Raspberry Chocolate Brownies

Posted by The Sugar Breakup on August 22, 2013 in Cakes & Breads, Recipes

stacked raspberry chocolate brownies We promised to post up our Raspberry Chocolate Brownies, and here they are!

This brownie recipe is an adaptation of our favourite recipe from David Gillespie’s book, “The Sweet Poison Quit Plan Cookbook”, on page 48.

The original Macadamia Brownie recipe is delicious, but this one is for berry fans!

Serves: about 16 slices
Oven temperature: 180°C (160°C fan forced)
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Pan: 22cm square cake tin

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Why I Quit Sugar

Posted by The Sugar Breakup on July 30, 2013 in News

Eighteen months ago I had an epiphany.

I was at my sister’s and couldn’t get to sleep. So looking through her books late one night I discovered David Gillespie’s “The Sweet Poison Quit Plan”.

She had talked about it, I hadn’t taken much notice (I am the typical older sister). But I had to admit she was looking increasingly happier, healthier and fitter.

In fact she looked fantastic.

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