These Santa Brownie Bites make for a delightful, festive addition to any holiday spread. The combination of fudgy brownies, fresh strawberries, and sweet cream cheese frosting is deliciously rich while naturally gluten-free.
Santa Brownie Bites Ingredients
Eggs: Adds moisture and structure, also rich in protein and essential vitamins.
Coconut Sugar: Low-glycemic, natural sweetener with minerals like iron and potassium.
Almond & Coconut Flour: Gluten-free, high in fiber, and nutritious with healthy fats.
Cacao Powder: Full of antioxidants and adds a rich chocolate flavor.
Grass-fed Butter: Contains omega-3s and beneficial fatty acids.
Chocolate Chips: For a smooth, melty texture in the brownie base.
Cream Cheese: Offers creaminess to the frosting, with calcium and protein.
Maple Syrup: Natural sweetener with trace minerals.
Strawberries: Fresh, festive, and packed with vitamins.
Tips For Perfect Santa Brownie Bites
Use room temperature eggs for fluffier brownie batter.
Dry the strawberries thoroughly to ensure the frosting stays in place.
Freeze the brownie bites for about 10 minutes before decorating to make handling easier.
Use a silicone pan for easy removal of the brownie bites.
FAQs
Can I use regular flour instead of almond and coconut flour?
Yes, you can substitute all-purpose flour; however, start with 1 cup and adjust the texture as needed.
Can I use dairy-free cream cheese?
Absolutely! Substitute with a dairy-free cream cheese for a lactose-free option.
How should I store Santa Brownie Bites?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Other Christmas Recipes To Make:
Enjoy these adorable and festive Santa Brownie Bites for a fun holiday treat that’s sure to delight guests of all ages! Tag me on Instagram at @healthyholme to show off your festive creation, and don’t forget to share it with your friends and family!
Santa Brownie Bites
Ingredients
Brownie Bite Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp coconut flour
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup grass-fed butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips melted
Sweet Cream Cheese Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3 tbsp grass-fed butter melted
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Other Ingredients:
- 12 strawberries washed, dried, stems cut off
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325º F. Lightly grease a mini muffin pan.
- Beat eggs and coconut sugar together on high until light and fluffy. Stir in almond flour, coconut flour, cacao powder, and vanilla extract.
- Microwave butter and chocolate chips, stopping every 30 seconds to stir, until melted. Stir into the brownie batter.
- Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out with moist crumbs.
- While brownies bake, blend the icing ingredients together and cut the stems off of the strawberries.
- Once brownies have cooled, removed from muffin pan (if they don’t come out easily, it helps to flip the pan over and lay ice on top for 10 minutes), top with frosting, a strawberry, and a dot of frosting on top of the strawberry.
