Snack: Butter-less Banana Split Brownie Pizza

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Apples, Agave

Health benefits of Butter-less Banana Split Brownie Pizza

Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full) Agave, a sweetener derived from the core of the agave plant, is frequently highlighted in nutritional discussions due to its notably low glycemic index (GI) rating. With a GI score of just 17, it stands out from many other natural sweeteners and sugars that often have higher GI values. For those unfamiliar with the term, the glycemic index is a measure that ranks foods based on how significantly they raise blood glucose (sugar) levels after consumption. Foods with a lower GI value are absorbed more slowly and cause a more gradual rise in blood sugar levels, which is particularly crucial for individuals managing conditions like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome).

Ingredients

1/2 cup melted coconut oil, plus more for pan
1 1/4 cups spelt flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup applesauce

Instructions

For the brownies: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line one 9- by 3-inch cake pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with oil; set aside. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Add the oil, agave nectar and applesauce directly into the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake on the center rack until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 minutes. For the pizza: Beat the cream cheese, sugar and pineapple together in a bowl with a spatula. Spread the mixture over the cooled brownie crust. Arrange the strawberry and banana slices over the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts. Freeze for at least 30 minutes. To serve, slice as you would a pizza, and enjoy!Nutrition information per serving: 580 calories; 28 g fat

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