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Vegan Chocolate Brownies

Need a sweet treat? Try these decadent chocolate brownies.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course sweet snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 16 serves
Calories 223 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 220 g 70% dark chocolate chopped
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 cup coconut palm sugar
  • 2 flax eggs*
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup almond meal
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 50 g walnuts chopped

Instructions
 

*HOW TO MAKE A FLAX EGG:

  • To make one flax egg mix 1 tbsp. flaxseed meal and 2 1⁄2 tbsp. water. Let it rest for 5 mins to thicken.
  • Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
  • Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with baking paper.
  • Place the coconut oil and chopped chocolate in a medium-size heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over a pot of lightly simmering water. Stir the chocolate and coconut oil until they are completely melted.
  • In a large bowl, mash the avocado and then stir in the chocolate mixture. Whisk in the sugar, then add in the flax eggs and vanilla extract, mix well.
  • Next add in the cocoa powder, almond meal, baking powder and salt, mixing until just combined (do not overmix). Finally, stir in chopped walnuts.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared baking tin and place it in the middle of the oven. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes until the middle is set.
  • Let completely cool on a rack and cut into 12 squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 15g
Keyword Avocado, dark chocolate
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