Chia Seed Mocha Brownies
These Chia Seed Mocha Brownies are so east to make, and a lot healthier than your average brownie. Flourless and ready in under 30 minutes.
If you know me at all, you know that I go through very concentrated periods of particular food obsessions before I move on to something else. For the past year, it has been my oatmeal obsession, which is still going strong. You can be sure to expect more oatmeal recipes soon.
But more recently, I have been on a chocolate cup kick, which is just ending around now. Maybe it is because I want to BAKE something in the oven to make my house warmer, but I am saying goodbye to the no bake treats.. for now.
Now, I am all about the brownies.
But since I am making food for one now, I have got to start making it somewhat healthy. Because we all know that I am not going to be eating less any time soon. These Chia Seed Mocha Brownies are keeping me on track.
Also, Thanksgiving potluck treat anyone? I would declare my love to anyone who brought these brownies to MY potluck. Especially since I go CRAZY for all things chocolate. Or in this case, double chocolate!
I just bought a pack of chocolate chunks yesterday, and they are all gone today.
Sure, I used some of them making these brownies. But the other half? Let's just say that mindlessly watching Netflix with a bag of chocolate chunks beside you is a dangerous combo.
Also, keeping a bag of pretzels by a jar of Nutella. That is also a dangerous combo, and pretzels dipped in alll of the Nutella also happened tonight.
Ok, so you can obviously tell that I love me some chocolate. And I hope you do too, because you will see a lot more of it in the weeks to come. Think brownies, peppermint truffles and hot chocolate galore.
But I would also like some suggestions from you, because I am running out of Christmas ideas before I even start! What are you making this year? Gifts, cooking and baking: I want to hear it all!
If you make this recipe, let me know how you liked it! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Chia Seed Mocha Brownies
Ingredients
- ½ cup chia seeds
- ½ cup stevia
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup strong brewed coffee
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a 9 inch square pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a food processor, mix together the chia seeds, stevia, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate chips until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk in the eggs, then the coffee. Add in the chia seed mixture, and mix to combine. Fold in the chocolate chunks.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove and allow to cool in the pan completely.
- Cut into 16 squares. Store in an airtight container.
I gave it 5 stars for flavour. Fabulously chocolaty! I substituted Lakanto erythritol/monkfruit for the stevia. I used Davidoff instant espresso for the coffee. I used Enjoy life dark chips for both the chocolate chips and chunks. The outside cooked nicely as brownies but the centre was gooey. so I scooped it out and we ate it like Chia pudding. Delicious! Should I bake it longer next time?
So glad you liked the flavour! Your substitutions sound so good! Yes, I would try to bake it longer next time. Ovens vary, so I would test the brownies by shaking the pan slightly. The middle shouldn't wobble. If it does, put it in for longer.
These look lovely. Any chance I can sub in a different sweetener?
Thanks Jody!
You can use regular sugar. What other sweeteners are you thinking about?
I’ll try swerve, Boca sweet or Allulose
I think those might work. Let me know how it goes!!
Hey Cathleen, Looking so good and love your blog! Are they crunchy from the chia seeds? I am wondering about grinding them up possibly before using... Thanks!
No, you do not need to. It is not crunchy, it actually makes the brownies more fudgy! 🙂
This look really rich and moist, I love that chia seeds are incorporated into this!
Yes!! Me too! I am obsessed with the texture of these brownies!
These look very rich and moist! Love that the chia seeds are incorporated into this!
To be honest, I like to add chia seeds to most things 😉
These look insanely good! Glad I'm not the only one having a hard time coming up with festive treats this year.
It's hard, isn't it??
The CHIA SEED MOCHA BROWNIES, look so good. Will definitely try this one.
Thanks Janet! I hope you do.
OMG those look sooo chocolaty and soooo moist
Yess!! It is, and it is healthy too 🙂
I love using chia seeds. These look amazing.
Same here!! Thanks Kristi!
This does sound sinfully delicious,thanks for sharing was wondering what to do with the chia seed I have in the pantry !
Yes!! This is the perfect solution for you Kathy!
Thanks for sharing these, I am going to have to give them a try, they sound great!
I hope you do. They are surprisingly healthy!