Vegan Brownies
Ingredients
- 8 oz vegan chocolate (225 g)
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 6 tbsp water
- 1 cup sugar (200 g), plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup vegan butter (115 g), melted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (95 g), plus 2 tbsp
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (30 g)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350°f (180°c)
Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper
Chop the chocolate into 1/2-inch (1 1/4 cm) pieces
Set aside half and melt the other half in a microwave-safe bowl for 45 seconds
Make the flax egg: combine the ground flaxseeds with the water in a small bowl and mix with a fork
Set aside for at least 10 minutes to gel
In a medium bowl, add the sugar and vegan butter and whisk until smooth
Then add the vanilla, flax eggs, and melted chocolate and whisk until well-combined
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt and fold with a spatula until all ingredients are combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Then, stir in the reserved chocolate pieces
Pour the batter into the baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a fork inserted in the center comes out clean
Let cool for at least 20 minutes
Slice into 9 equal-sized pieces and serve