Something about being pregnant
There’s just something about the hormones and my immune system being depressed that has seemed to make me tolerate some things I haven’t always tolerated well – mainly eggs and grass-fed dairy. I’ve been eating both quite regularly and feeling pretty great, so I’ve just kind of gone with it. I’m trying to keep an open mind, listen to my body and trust that it will tell me if/when it’s time to pull back again if needed. And just in case that time arrives…these egg-free brownies will be my go-to. Honestly, I even like them when I am eating eggs just to get a little more gelatin in my diet, which is also important during pregnancy. So, there’s that!
What’s the difference between gelatin and collagen and why do you use gelatin in these egg-free brownies?
Good question. The main difference between gelatin and collagen is water solubility. Collagen is the stuff you put in your coffee or smoothie in the morning – it dissolves right into your beverage and you’d really never know it was there. Gelatin, on the other hand, only dissolves in warm fluids and then becomes gelatinous as it cools. It’s the ingredient in Jell-O that makes it jiggle. If you make bone broth at home and notice that it gets gelatinous in the fridge – that’s also gelatin! It’s great for your bones, skin, hair, nails, etc. And it’s exactly what you want in these eggless brownies to act as an egg substitute.
Make these eggless brownies extra fudgy
It’s optional, but you can make these brownies just that much more fudgy and gooey by adding in some chocolate chips. If you want to keep the recipe refined sugar-free, make sure to use a chocolate chip that doesn’t have added cane sugar. You can get either 100% cacao chocolate chips (we use the brand Pascha from Thrive Market). They also have sweetened options, or you can use another option that sweetens them with stevia, like the brand Lily’s. We also recently found the brand Wild Roots at Costco, and their chips are sweetened with coconut sugar.
Your turn to try our egg-free brownies
Doesn’t matter if you’re egg-free or just want a gooey, delicious, chocolatey treat! Try these egg-free brownies and get the added benefit of grass-fed gelatin! Leave a comment below to let us know how it goes. Also, take a pic to share on Instagram, and tag us @realsimplegood so we can see! Make sure to give us a follow if you don’t already – let’s stay connected! SHARE IT NOW OR PIN IT FOR LATER!
