{"id":80516,"date":"2014-09-04T08:00:47","date_gmt":"2014-09-04T13:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=80516"},"modified":"2014-09-03T18:24:13","modified_gmt":"2014-09-03T23:24:13","slug":"3-secret-ingredient-brownies-to-bring-to-your-office-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=80516","title":{"rendered":"3 Secret Ingredient Brownies to bring to your Office Party"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Rachael Altman, Senior Assistant, INALJ Illinois<\/a>, and INALJ\u00a0Volunteer Coordinator<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

3 Secret Ingredient Brownies to bring to your Office Party<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Food brings people together and allows for office bonding and comradery. Midday\u00a0office parties are fun, but usually filled with unhealthy foods, filled with sugars and\u00a0processed junk, that make you sluggish for the rest of the day. Your coworkers will\u00a0enjoy these sweet treats with a healthy twist. On the other hand, if you want to be\u00a0sneaky, then don\u2019t tell your coworkers about your secret [healthy] ingredients.\u00a0The combination of ingredients in these recipes will boost your energy, mood, and\u00a0baking enthusiasm.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

We have all heard about the many health benefits of chocolate, especially dark\u00a0chocolate. According to the Mayo Clinic<\/a>, chocolate and cocoa appear to reduce the\u00a0risk of heat disease because it\u2019s rich in flavonoids containing antioxidant power.\u00a0Plus, chocolate comes from cocoa; cocoa is a plant; therefore, chocolate is healthy,\u00a0right? These brownie recipes are vegan, gluten-free, and filled with superfoods to\u00a0boost your energy. Your coworkers with dietary restrictions will rejoice. Go ahead\u00a0and indulge.<\/p>\n

Chocolate Fudge Zucchini Brownies<\/a> by Chocolate Covered Katie<\/a>
\nSecret ingredient \u2013 Zucchini
\nDelicious, fudgy, healthy brownies filled with natural ingredients such as\u00a0applesauce, flaxmeal, and coconut flour. Zucchini<\/a> is actually a fruit and comes from\u00a0the Cucumis sativus<\/em> botanical family. It has a nice, mellow flavor and is filled with\u00a0antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients.<\/p>\n

Vegan Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies<\/a> by Minimalist Baker<\/a>
\nSecret ingredient \u2013 Black Beans
\nThese brownies are also filled with delicious natural ingredients like flaxseed, maple\u00a0syrup, and coconut oil, but the black beans<\/a> are the real zinger, chock full of protein,\u00a0carbohydrates, and fiber.<\/p>\n

Chocolate Quinoa Brownies<\/a> by Gluten-free Goddess<\/a>
\nSecret ingredient: Quinoa and Buckwheat
\nQuinoa is the trendy superfood taking over supermarkets nationwide. There are\u00a0many health benefits to incorporating quinoa into your diet. These brownies are\u00a0also filled with interesting ingredients, like sorghum and buckwheat. Quinoa<\/a> and\u00a0Buckwheat<\/a> are high in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Rachael Altman, Senior Assistant, INALJ Illinois, and INALJ\u00a0Volunteer Coordinator 3 Secret Ingredient Brownies to bring to your Office Party Food brings people together and allows for office bonding and comradery. Midday\u00a0office parties are fun, but usually filled with unhealthy foods, filled with sugars and\u00a0processed junk, that make you sluggish for the rest of the…<\/p>\n

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