Description
These Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies are perfectly fudgy, chocolatey, and decadent! Featuring tahini and cacao powder, they’re so quick and easy to make with only 8 ingredients. These dairy-free and grain-free brownies are also Modified AIP/paleo and sure to be your new favorite dessert!
Ingredients
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- 2 TBSP ground flaxseeds
- 6 TBSP warm water
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 6 TBSP maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup tahini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, make a flax egg by combining ground flaxseeds and water. Whisk vigorously and set aside to congeal.*
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cacao powder, coconut sugar, baking soda, and sea salt.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the maple syrup, vanilla, and tahini. Mix well until everything is well combined.
- Fold in flax egg and mix well.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to smooth it out evenly.
- Bake brownies in middle rack of oven for 22-25 minutes.
- Remove brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the baking dish before slicing and serving.
Notes
*Let the flax “egg” sit for a few minutes while preparing the rest of the batter so that it gets a bit thick and gelatinous.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American