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As predicted, the chocolate, prune and walnut brownies I made yesterday were divine. Seriously the best brownies I’ve ever made! And they were so easy, too. As you can see from the ingredients below, they’re not exactly healthy - but when they taste this good, who cares?! I’m looking forward to playing around with the recipe and making some moderations though. Wholewheat flour and agave nectar, anyone?

This is the recipe I used…

• 125g prunes
• 1 tbsp brandy or apple juice (I went for the brandy!)
• 125g butter
• 125g cocoa
• 2 large eggs
• 225g caster sugar
• 75g walnuts
• 1/4 vanilla extract
• 75g self raising flour

Step one – chop up the prunes and soak them in the brandy for 30 minutes

Step two – melt the butter, mix in the cocoa and set aside

Step three – whisk the eggs and stir in the sugar

Step four – add in the prunes, chopped nuts, cocoa mixture and vanilla extract

Step five – fold in the flour until evenly mixed (don’t over-stir!)

Step six – pour mixture into a 20cm x 20cm tin lined with baking paper

Step seven – bake at 180C for 30 minutes

And voila!

Best enjoyed with vanilla ice-cream and rose wine!

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This morning I reaquainted myself with my old friend, the gym. I thought I might as well start the week as I mean to go on! I did 21 kilometres in 50 minutes on the stationary bike, level 5. I was tired and sweaty at the end! I’m really loving cycling at the moment – it’s a great alternative to running and doesn’t affect my knees. I’m thinking about buying a road bike in the near future – has anyone got any tips or advice? I have no idea where to start looking!

Hope you’ve all had a lovely Monday

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