Quick simple gluten free brownies

 Yesterday while hanging out with Olivia car less at home I had an overwhelming desire for chocolate. I didn't have any applesauce for making my normal brownie recipe so I decided to try a new recipe. The result is rich, and sweet. They are a little more crumbly than my normal brownies but taste so good I couldn't resist sharing!
 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
(Original recipe found at allrecipes.com)


 Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic extra virgin coconut oil
• 1 cup organic sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose gluten free whole grain flour ( I used arrowhead brand from Fred Meyers)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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• Frosting: 
• 3 tablespoons organic extra virgin coconut oil, warm and soft
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon raw honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

In a medium bowl place the coconut oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix together.

 Then add cocoa powder, gluten free flour, salt and baking powder. Mix together well. At this point you can add optional extras such as chocolate chips or nuts.

 Place in an 8 inch square or round baking pan. Cook in oven for 25-30 minutes. While the brownies are cooking mix together frosting ingredients. Place on brownies while still warm.

 Yummy mommy! I was such a good girl can I have some?