I have a confession to make. I snuck brownies into cookie week. I know I’ve got a few mad brownie lovers out there who crave a tasty chocolate treat like no other. These are for you chocoholics. (Brownieholics?)
Before we address these brownie bites, we need to have a MAJOR discussion about Simple Mills because lately I’ve become absolutely obsessed with their baking mixes and frostings. Like can’t-stop-licking-the-bowl-
And their chocolate frosting? Don’t even get me started because it could be the best frosting I’ve ever had. I’ve found myself digging it into the jar wayyyy too often. Last week I frosted my avocado black bean brownies with it and Tony ate almost the entire batch. YUMMMM.
The truth is that they are one of my favorite baking mixes for both taste but because they also contains simple, wholesome ingredients that you can see and pronounce. Simple Mills mixes are gluten free, soy free, gum free, non GMO and paleo friendly which means you can bake them for your friends and family who may have allergies or sensitivities.
DIY BAKING MIX!
This year I wanted to create something DIY for the holidays and decided on these adorable hot cocoa brownie bites that you can easily put in jar and send off to your loved ones.
Just pour Simple Mills chocolate muffin and cake mix, coconut sugar and marshmallows into a jar; tie on a note or card with instructions on how to make and you’re done! These treats are perfect for holiday cookie exchanges because they take 15 minutes from start to finish and make 24 little bites of love.
Easy? Check. Delicious? Check. Super adorable? Double check. Hope you get a chance to make these and try out Simple Mills!
More grain free desserts you’ll love:
P.S. Not sure where to find Simple Mills products? Don’t worry! They’re available at Whole Foods, Target, Sprouts, Amazon and SimpleMills.com. For other locations check out their store locator, too!
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125 Ridiculously Good For You, Sometimes Indulgent, and Absolutely Never Boring Recipes for Every Meal of the Day
Grain Free Hot Cocoa Brownie Bites
Ingredients
- 1 box Simple Mills Chocolate Cake mix
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup melted butter (coconut oil will also work)
- 72 mini marshmallows
- Optional: 1/2 cup Simple Mills Chocolate Frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a mini muffin pan with muffin liners and spray the inside of them with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in cake mix and coconut sugar and mix 30 times or until smooth. Fill each muffin tin 2/3 of the way full and bake for 9 minutes.
- Remove from oven and press 3 mini marshmallows in the middle of each brownie bite. Place back in oven and broil for 1-3 minutes, watching very carefully, until marshmallows begin to toast and turn golden brown.
- Once golden brown and toasted, remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes in pan before transferring brownie bites to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Best if enjoyed slightly warm, but bites will stay good for a few days at room temperature.
- If you'd like you can drizzle a little frosting on each brownie bite. To do this, simply add 1/2 cup of Simple Mills Chocolate frosting to a microwave safe dish and microwave for 20-30 second until melted. Drizzle a little on each brownie bite. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Recipe by: Monique Volz | Photography by: Sarah Fennel
This recipe is in partnership with Simple Mills, a brand I love and trust. Thanks for supporting AK and the brands that help make this site possible!
These were so chocolatey and fudgy! I didn’t get a big marshmallow taste, so might try making them with a full size marshmallow on top. Thank you for introducing me to the Simple Mills mix. Delicious! I am proudly bringing them over to a friend’s event today.
These super simple and easy to make brownie bites are so delicious.
Oh and you can also find them at most Whole Foods!
No where around me sells simple mills:( Do you think I could use a box of the Pillsbury simple brand and make it the same way?
Hi Kaylee! The Pillsbury mix isn’t the same! You can actually purchase Simple Mills on Amazon here: http://amzn.to/2hhLYe9
Hi Monique! Unfortunately Amazon is out of stock and I wanted to make them this weekend, do you have any suggestions or modification to me trying another cake/muffin mix?:(
Hey Kaylee! I’m sorry I do not, but it looks like they are in stock right here: http://amzn.to/2gKHyId
These look divine! Would I be able to sub regular sugar for the coconut sugar in the recipe?
Absolutely!!!
Such a fun gift idea!!! 🙂
This is such a great recipe! Thank you for sharing — can’t wait to make for our Christmas party!
xo
Hello,
I have a nut and coconut allergy could you please let me know if i just subsititue coconut sugar with regular sugar?
Thank you!
Simple Mills mixes are made with almond and coconut flour!
ALso do you have a cake mix that is also nut and gluteen free?
Thank you!
On your recommendation I bought and tried the vanilla simple mills cake mix ans the chocolate and vanilla frosting too. They are delicious!!! I made some mini cupcakes for my turning 5 year olds pre-k class plus some regular cupcakes from a store bought box of cake mix not gluten free. They loved both, and SM are so much better for you!! Thanks for telling us about these! The brownies also look amazing!
Yay! The brownies and cookies are by far my favorite when I make them. Definitely give them a try, I think your kiddos would love ’em too! 🙂
What size jar did you use? Quart size?
Yes the largest size.
I love making my own brownie/cookie mixes to give as gifts! I’ve never tried simple mills before, but I’ll definitely be checking them out! Thanks for the recommendation 🙂
They are so delicious!
I didn’t even realize that Simple Mills had a grain free mix, which is awesome! This would be great to veganize!
Yum! Don’t feel guilty putting brownies in cookie week. I will forgive you when I make them :).
Oh my gosh, so simple. I love a gluten free shortcut! They are so cute!
I just can’t even! These are the cutest ever!
I’ve gotta get my hands on some Simple Mills stuff, a lot of people have been raving about it! Thank you for sneaking in a brownie recipe during cookie week because I’m the brownie lover over here 😉