Fudgy Vegan Brownies

Team vegan or not, there ain’t no stopping on one with these.

Time to read: 3 mins | Time to make: 45 min | Yields: 16 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

• 4 tbsp coffee*

• 1/4 cup (60g) peanut butter

• 1/2 cup (105g) coconut oil, melted

• 1/2 cup (100 ml) almond milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 1/4 cup (130g) oat flour**

• 3/4 cup (70g) cacao powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 cups (300 g) coconut sugar

• 2 oz (60g) vegan dark chocolate, chopped

*COFFEE: Adding coffee to your brownie will take the flavor to the next level. If you don’t have it ready on hand or don’t drink it, just use a substitute for the same amount of water.

**OAT FLOUR: If you don’t have gluten sensitivity, you can use regular wheat or spelt flour instead.

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (190°C). Line an 8x8in (20x20cm) baking dish with baking parchment.

2. In a small dish, combine the chia seeds and 4 tbsp coffee or water. Mix and leave on the side for 10 minutes to thicken up.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut oil, almond milk, vanilla, and thickened chia seeds until well combined.

4. Add coconut sugar, oat flour, cacao powder, and salt. Whisk to combine. Fold in the chopped chocolate using a rubber spatula.

5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through but still a little fudgy in the middle.

7. Allow the brownies to cool for about 45 minutes, slice, and enjoy!

8. Keep in the fridge for seven days or freeze indefinitely.

Nutrition facts, per serving:

Energy: 230 kcal | Carbs: 30 g | Protein: 11 g | Fat: 4 g