DIY Healthy: Fudge-y Chocolate Brownies (with black beans!)

Okay, darlings, let's be real.Who doesn't LOVE chocolate? We've all had those  days, when after a long day full of work, all we want is to crash on our couch and enjoy chocolate. But after getting our fill (and then some), we inevitably feel bad. With this recipe you can enjoy all the goodness without the guilt! These brownies are a snap to whip up and they are primary made of black beans! Yes, black beans. BLACK. BEANS. We were a little skeptical at first too, but with the rich brown color, mixed with cocoa, coconut oil, and chocolate chips (don't leave these out!)- we got a batch of unbelievable, tastes-just-like-the-real-thing brownies! Instead gushing about these for longer, we're just going to go right ahead and cook up another batch. And we suggest you do too!

Ingredients (recipe adapted from here):

1. Black beans (1 can)

2. Quick cooking oats (1/2 cup)

3. Chocolate chips (1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp)

4. Coconut oil (1/4 cup)

5. Almond milk (1 Tbsp)

6. Cocoa powder (2 Tbsp)

7. Maple Syrup (1/4 cup)

8. Stevia packets (3-4)

9. Vanilla extract (2 tsp)

10. Baking powder (1/2 tsp)

11. Salt (1/4 tsp)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 8x8 pan.

2. Wash and drain the black beans.

3. Put all the ingredients, EXCEPT the chocolate chips, into your food processor. Process until smooth.

4. Fold in chocolate chips.

5. Pour batter into pan and sprinkle 2 Tbsp of chocolate chips on top.

6. Bake for 18-20 minutes.

7. Let brownies cool for at least 10 minutes.

8. ENJOY these scrumptious brownies!

DIY Eats: Wheat-free Cranberry-Orange Scones + Cranberry-infused butter

Hello Darlings! We made our first fall flavor recipe today with one of our favorite ingredients: cranberries! With it sweet smell and tangy taste, it makes your dishes so flavorful as well as festive. We recently discovered a new flavor combination: cranberry and orange. We don't know what about this combo is so delicious, but trust us, it is. You'll just have to try for yourself! As you know, Darling Disposition loves tea! And nothing goes better with tea than scones. But these are not your ordinary buttermilk scones, they are completely grain free! Using a mixture of coconut and almond flours, you can get the perfect moist scone texture without the carbs.

DIY Healthy: Sunshine Lemon Muffins

 We're quite the chocoholics here at DD, but sometimes you need something other than the rich, decadent taste of chocolate. You need something light and fresh. Lemon-flavored sweets are becoming our go-to when we need a break from chocolate. These super simple sunshine muffins are filled with fresh lemony goodness that will make your lips pucker in the most delightful way. These are perfect for the mornings when you need a little kick start to your day but are also great mid-day snacks or even dessert.