AIP Friendly Carob & Coconut Fudge Brownies
Satisfying a chocolate craving while following the autoimmune protocol feels nearly impossible — until you realize carob is doing all the heavy lifting here. It delivers that deep, rich, brownie-like flavor without any of the nightshade or cacao concerns that make conventional brownies off-limits. The wet base of melted coconut oil, full-fat coconut milk, and maple syrup keeps every square dense and fudgy, while cassava flour and tapioca starch give the batter just enough structure to hold together beautifully. A splash of apple cider vinegar activates the baking soda mid-stir, creating a subtle lift that stops these from turning into a dense brick. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add a gentle warmth that makes the whole pan smell incredible as it bakes. The recipe yields 16 squares, so there's plenty to share — or to stash in the fridge for the week ahead when a sweet craving hits and you need something that actually works for the way you eat.
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16 servings
For the brownies
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
- ½ cup maple syrup
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined maple syrup are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 1/2 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid maple syrup, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla powder
- ¾ cup cassava flour
- ½ cup carob powder
- 2 tbsp tapioca starch
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on two sides.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, coconut milk, and vanilla powder until smooth and fully combined.
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