Rich, fudgy, and secretly packed with protein, these brownies are the perfect guilt-free treat.
Difficulty: Medium
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25–30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 60g cricket flour
- 100g dark chocolate (70% or higher)
- 80g coconut oil or butter
- 100g coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: walnuts, chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a saucepan over low heat.
- Remove from heat, stir in sugar, then whisk in eggs and vanilla.
- Add cricket flour and salt, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour into a greased or lined baking pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool before cutting.
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Why Use Cricket Flour?
Cricket flour is an excellent source of sustainable protein, making it a smart and eco-friendly choice for modern recipes. Packed with essential nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids, it supports muscle growth, boosts energy, and contributes to overall well-being. Unlike traditional protein sources, cricket flour has a minimal environmental impact, requiring less land, water, and feed. Its mild, nutty flavor blends seamlessly into baked goods, snacks, and even savory dishes, adding a nutritional boost without altering taste. Whether you’re an athlete, a health enthusiast, or simply curious, cricket flour is a versatile and forward-thinking ingredient worth exploring.
Back in the 1990s, the idea of eating insects in Europe was more of a joke than a serious proposal. Crickets were associated with faraway countries, not dinner plates in Paris or Berlin. But over the past three decades, attitudes have started to shift.
Driven by environmental concerns and the search for sustainable protein sources, crickets are slowly entering the European food scene. Unlike traditional livestock, they require less water, space, and feed, and they emit far fewer greenhouse gases. That makes them attractive to a generation more conscious of their ecological footprint.
