Brownies
Servings: 16 brownies
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. flaxseed meal
2 Tbsp. water
¼ c. unsweetened applesauce
2 c. semi-sweet or dark chocolate, melted
1 c. granulated sugar
6 Tbsp. vegan butter, melted
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. all-purpose flour
¼ c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. instant espresso
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a small-sized bowl, mix ground flaxseed and water. Place the bowl in the fridge for 15 minutes.
In a medium-sized bowl, sift all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, instant espresso, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix applesauce, chocolate, granulated sugar, vegan butter, and vanilla extract. Once combined, add the flaxseed mixture.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
Spread the brownie batter in a greased or lined 8x8 baking dish.
Bake for 28-30 minutes. You will be able to insert a toothpick and it will come out clean.
Cool completely before cutting and serving.
Revised: 30 January 2023