Better than the store bought version, these Cosmic Brownies are gluten-free, packed with protein, and topped with chocolate covered sunflower seeds for a healthier bite. Totally out of this world, they'll be your kid's new favorite!

 

Add these galactic treats to your kiddos lunch box complete with space themed Magnets and Carry Bag!

 

 

Ingredients for the brownies

1/4 cup oat flour

1/4 cup cocoa powder

4 oz bittersweet chocolate bar, chopped

2 Tbsp butter

1/2 cup cane sugar

3/4 cup Greek Yogurt

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 tsp salt

2 eggs, room temperature

 Ingredients for the ganache

4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 tsp vanilla

 Topping

1/3 cup chocolate covered sunflower seeds

 

Directions

Bake the brownies:

1. Preheat oven to 350°

2. Prepare an 8x8 baking pan with parchment lining

3. Mix flour and cocoa powder in a small bowl

4. Over a double boiler (or in the microwave), melt chocolate and butter

5. To the chocolate, mix in sugar, yogurt, vanilla, and salt

6. Mix in eggs one at a time until batter is smooth.

7. Pour into prepared pan and bake 20-25 minutes until edges slightly pull away from the sides

8. Place pan on a wire rack and let cool completely

Make the ganache:

1. Add heavy cream to a pan over medium heat until it starts to bubble- be careful it does not boil

2. Turn off heat and mix in chopped chocolate and vanilla until smooth

3. Let cool

Put it together:

1. Pour ganache over cooled brownie

2.. Sprinkle with candied sunflower seeds

3. Let cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator

 

*Store 5-7 days in refrigerator