Outrageously Good Brownies Can Be Vegan Food

OUTRAGEOUSLY HEALTHY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper (or use a silicone cake pan).
• Combine the beans, date syrup, and cocoa powder in a food processor; process just until smooth. Add the oats, baking powder, and baking soda; process just until combined.
• Spread batter into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle with pistachios and chocolate pieces (if using). Bake for 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into wedges.

OUTRAGEOUSLY GOOD BROWNIES (CAN BE VEGAN)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Heat chocolate chips and oil in a small saucepan over low heat, mixing occasionally until chips are melted.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Mix egg whites (or egg replacers and water), sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.
• Mix in cooled chocolate, stir until very smooth.
• Stir in flour and baking powder until smooth.
• Stir in chocolate chips if using.
• Place in a 8 or 9 inch round or square pan, sprayed with cooking spray.
• Cook about 20-25 minutes or until brownie springs back when touched.
• Let cool and cut in wedges or squares.

VEGAN BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3½. Grease and line a 20cm square tin with baking parchment. Combine the flaxseed with 6 tbsp water and set aside for at least 5 mins.
• In a saucepan, melt 120g chocolate, the coffee and margarine with 60ml water on a low heat. Allow to cool slightly.
• Put the flour, almonds, cocoa, baking powder and ¼ tsp salt in a bowl and stir to remove any lumps. Using a hand whisk, mix the sugar into the melted chocolate mixture, and beat well until smooth and glossy, ensuring all the sugar is well dissolved. Stir in the flaxseed mixture, vanilla extract and remaining chocolate, then the flour mixture. Spoon into the prepared tin.
• Bake for 35-45 mins until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean with moist crumbs. Allow to cool in the tin completely, then cut into squares. Store in an airtight container and eat within three days.