These gooey fudge brownies are packed with a longevity-boosting secret ingredient that will satisfy all your chocolate cravings forever.

3: The Future of Processed Foods

Is that time of the month again?

Or frankly, just any day of the month?

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Sounds like a great reason to bake a batch of brownies, IMO.

After all, chocolate is loaded withpolyphenols that boost health, mood, and longevity.

(Sorry, Betty Crocker.

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chef, nutritionist, and the founder of RASA, a company specializing in individualized nutrition programs

But also love you forever.)

So, what makes these brownies so much better than a boxed mix, you may ask?

Let me tip you in on a little secret.

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She makes a few other RD-approved modifications to make her brownies even more delicious than ever, too.

Ready to get baking?

Read on for the full recipe, and follow along in the video above to see how its done.

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Oh, and did I mention theyre gluten-free and dairy-free, too?

But olive isnt the onlyheart-healthy ingredientthat can help boost longevity in this recipe.

But the benefits dont end there.

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chef, nutritionist, and the founder of RASA, a company specializing in individualized nutrition programs

Rigden swaps out refined sugar for unrefined coconut sugar and regular all-purpose flour forfiber-filled, nutrient-rich almond flour.

Believe us when we say these replacements will go completely unnoticed by even the most ardent brownie purists.

Preheat the oven to 350F.

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Stir the mixture until fully combined and melted.

Once melted, remove from the heat, and let cool for five minutes.

In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.

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Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and coconut sugar to a third bowl.

Next, slowly pour the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking until fully mixed together.

Add the dry ingredients into the egg and chocolate mixture.

Fold together until fully incorporated.

Add the remaining chocolate chips and stir.

Pour the mixture into a greased 9 x 9-inch baking pan.

Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool, slice, and serve.

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