Gut-Friendly Collagen Brownies

Ingredients / Makes 8 squares

• 1 cup blanched almond meal
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup ghee or butter, melted
• 1/3 cup maple syrup, or sweetener of choice
• 1/2 cup cacao powder
• 3 tbsp Collagen Restore
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp cinnamon 
• 2 pinches of salt

Toppings

• 1/2 -3/4 block of quality dark chocolate (80%+), broken pressed into the top of the brownie
• Salt to sprinkle on top (optional)

Method

• Preheat your oven to 170°C/340°F. Line a bread loaf tin with baking paper.
• Add all the brownie ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine.
• Scoop the mixture in the pre-lined tine and spread out evenly.
• Press 1/2 of the broken chocolate bar into the top of the brownie evenly.
• Place the brownie into the oven for 15 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool before slicing.