I cannot believe I am about to say this but here we are – Kicking off my 24 Days of Christmas with this scrumptious Collagen and Chocolate Pan Brownie I created for O Nutricia Collagen. I have spoken about the benefits of collagen on the blog before, and my experience with the O Nutricia brand, which you can read about here.
There is also a giveaway, so read carefully 😉
First off, what is Collagen?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, and it is a required building block for healthy nails, hair, skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, and more. Collagen provides the ‘scaffolding’ for the structure of our body.
Cook & Bake with Collagen
This Christmas, why not try adding collagen to all of your favourite recipes, from gravy to dessert. It is safe to cook and bake with it since its nutritional value does not change when it is exposed to high temperatures. In fact, collagen can withstand heat up to 300C!
Collagen and Chocolate Pan Brownie
Just in time for Christmas – this Collagen & Chocolate Brownie is baked in a cast-iron pan, is gluten-free and has a generous scoop of O Nutricia Collagen. I added xanthan gum to give the brownie a soft, fudgy texture and would not recommend baking the brownie without it. Gluten-free flour loves xanthan gum, as it replaces the gluten proteins that the flour is missing.
Why a Cast Iron Pan?
I baked and served this Collagen & Chocolate Brownie in a cast-iron pan, which is why I was able to bake in the oven. Do not try this with a normal pan, especially if the handle is plastic! If you do not have a cast-iron pan, you can use a normal baking tray too.
I loved baking in a pan and sharing this brownie with my family and I hope you will enjoy the same simple pleasure.
Happy First of December! 🎄
Oh and head on over to my Instagram to win an O Nutricia Collagen Hamper too!
Collagen and Chocolate Pan Brownie
Collagen & Chocolate Pan Brownie
Equipment
- Cast Iron Pan / Skillet
- bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar coconut sugar or sugar replacement
- 3/4 cup gluten-free Cake Flour Natures Choice
- 1 scoop O Nutricia Collagen
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 cup butter salted
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder good quality
- 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
For the topping and drizzle
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips divided in half
- 1 handful of chocolate chips for sprinkling
- 1 tsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C and spray your cast iron pan with non-stick spray
- In a saucepan, add the butter, ½-cup chocolate and cocoa powder. Melt over medium heat until fully combined. Remove from heat and cool
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light in colour and fluffy
- Pour the cooled chocolate/butter mixture into the egg mixture and continue to whisk.
- Once combined, use a wooden spoon to stir in the flour, xanthan gum and collagen.
- Now slowly stir in ½ cup of chocolate chips
- Pour the batter into the cast iron pan and spread evenly
- Sprinkle a handful of chocolate chips on top and bake for 25 minutes or so.
- Now melt together the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate and 1 tsp butter and drizzle on top of the warm brownie.
- Eat warm and top with coconut cream, ice cream or even Kahlua for real decadence!
This Collagen and Chocolate Pan Brownie post is proudly sponsored by O Nutricia CollagenÂ
One Comment
Sandra
Wow this sounds just devine!I uses this product for 8months now….just awesome!!!