Double Chocolate Brownies
Double up on the chocolate, use a natural sweetener, and create brownies that disappear quickly! these delicious brownies remind me of those that my Grandma and Mother both made. I've modified to make it healthier and plant-based. I am pretty sure they would approve of my vegan version.
Equipment
- Magnetic Measuring Spoons
- Stainless Steel Bowls
- Silicone whisks and spatulas
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp flax ground
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup applesauce substitute vegan butter, mashed banana or mashed avocado if you prefer
- 2 cup Swerve half brown sugar and half granulated or other preferred natural sweetener
- 1½ Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour we use white wheat
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips vegan (non-dairy)
Instructions
Make the flax eggs
- In a small bowl, stir together the ground flax and the water. Set aside and allow to thicken.
Prepare your baking pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Line a 7 x 11 pan with parchment paper. You may use an 8" square or 9" square pan but the baking time will be slightly longer.
Mix the batter
- In a large bowl, whisk the applesauce and the sugars together.
- Add the flax eggs and the vanilla. Whisk until well-combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and cocoa powder. Add the salt and baking powder and mix well.
- Mix the flour mixture into the sugar mixture. Stir just until well-combined. Do not over-mix.
- Fold in half the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it with a spoon.
- Sprinkle the remaining chips over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes. If using a square pan, allow extra time.
- Do not over bake. They continue to firm up as they cool.
- Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
- Use the parchment paper to lift the brownies from the pan and allow to cool for another 20-30 minutes. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Notes:
I've made these with a bit less sugar, sometimes half as much, with good success. Let your tastebuds be your guide. Some have asked about using coconut oil in place of the applesauce. We find it gives a more oily texture than what we like. If you want to try, I'd suggest maybe mixing half applesauce or banana and half coconut oil on the first try. For a more cake-like brownie, add an addition 1/2 cup of flour to your recipe.Variations:
Swirl in a nut butter such as peanut butter or almond butter. Add a swirl of raspberry puree before topping with the remaining chips. Frost with your favorite vegan icing or vegan whipped topping.Nutrition
Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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