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Black Bean Chocolate Brownies

Easy vegan black bean brownies that are so simple, and unbelievably fudgy and decadent. No one would guess that black beans are the main ingredient!

Black Bean Chocolate Chip Brownies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 15-oz can Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 Flax eggs (2 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed meal + 6 Tbsp Hot Water)
  • 1/2 cup Canola Oil
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • 1 1/2 cup Coconut Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Coffee grounded
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit with a rack in the lower third of the oven. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper.
  • Prepare flax eggs by mixing 2 tbsp of ground flaxseed meal with 6 tbsp of hot water. Let it sit for a minute to become sticky.
  • Drain and rinse black beans and puree in a food processer or blender along with flax eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil.
  • In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground coffee. Add the dry ingredients to the wets, then stir in chocolate chips.
  • Pour in batter and sprinkle on more chocolate chips directly on top of the brownies. Bake on the lower rack for about 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Cool the brownies in the pan on a baking rack.
  • Once the brownies are completely cool, lift the edges of the parchment paper and transfer the brownies to a cutting board. Use a sharp chef’s knife to cut the brownies into 16 squares.

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Nutty Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies have a surprisingly pleasant flavour and aroma that’ll leave you wanting more. Just the right amount of crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside! It’s the perfect cookie with a deep caramelized flavour!

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 24

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter 
  • 2 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 eggs 1 large egg + 1 additional egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (vanilla/ plain)
  • 1 1/2 cup Your Favourite Chocolate Bar chopped
  • 1 tbsp Maldon sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • Add butter to a large saucepan and place over medium heat, whisk constantly. After a couple of minutes, the butter will begin to brown and turn a nice golden colour on the bottom of the saucepan. Continue to whisk and remove from heat as soon as the butter begins to brown and gives off a slightly nutty aroma. Immediately transfer the butter to a medium bowl to prevent burning. Set aside until cool enough to touch.
  • Using an electric mixer, mix the brown butter and both sugars until well combined, about 1 minute. Beat in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and yogurt until combined. 
  • In a separate large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat on low-speed just until combined. Add both chopped chocolate and mix with spoon until just incorporated.
  • Chill the dough for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Once dough is chilled, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. You might need to take out the dough and thaw it out a bit before measuring the dough Once your ready to bake, measure 2 heaping tablespoons of the dough or use a medium cookie scoop. It doesn't have to be perfectly rolled. Place dough balls on cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.
  • Bake the cookies 9 minutes or until the edges of the cookies begin to turn golden brown. They will look a bit underdone in the middle, but will continue to cook once out of the oven.
  • Cool the cookies on the sheets for 5 minutes to allow them to set up, then sprinkle each cookie with sea salt. Cool the cookies on the sheets for 5 minutes to allow them to set up, then sprinkle each cookie with sea salt.

Chocolate Pomegranate Brownies

What do pomegranates and chocolate have in common? A delicious chocolate brownie of course! I have always been a fan of unique flavour combinations and this one has my name all over it. Before we move forward into the wonderful world of desserts I suggest using good quality chocolate that way you will enjoy it that much better.

chocolate brownie batter

If you haven’t quite mastered deseeding a pomegranate I suggest you take 5 minutes to watch this video here. My first attempt didn’t quite go as planned but after consulting a couple of youtube videos I found an easy way to do so.

chocolate brownie

These chocolate brownies are bursting with ooey gooey chocolatey flavour and will be sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. 

Chocolate Pomegranate Brownies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Almond Milk plus 2 tbsp
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil plus 3 tbsp
  • 1 tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Cacao unsweetened
  • 1/4 tsp Salt plus 1/8 tsp
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unrefined Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch  loosely packed
  • 2/3 cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C.
  • Lightly grease a 20 cm x 30 cm baking tray.
  • In a large bowl stir together the flour, sugars, cocoa powder, baking powder salt, and cornstarch. Pour in almond milk, olive oil, vanilla, and chocolate chips; mix until well blended.
  • Spread evenly in a baking tray and sprinkle in pomegranate seeds.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven until the top is no longer shiny. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

Chocolate Almond Butter Bars

Thick and chewy Chocolate Almond Butter Bars will make your tastebuds swoon. So much chewiness packed into one little bar that’s easy to take on the go!

Chocolate Almond Butter Bars

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Coconut Sugar
  • 1 cup Almond Butter
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Oat Flour
  • 1/4 cup Rolled Oats
  • 1 1/2 Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/4 cup Oat Milk + 2 tbsp
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper, making sure the paper hangs over the sides.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the coconut sugar, almond butter, and vanilla on high using a stand or hand mixer with the paddle attachment on.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, and sea salt.
  • Add the oat flour mixture. Then, pour the oat milk over the oat mixture and begin beating on low and increase speed to medium. Beat until just incorporated. Add the chocolate chips and stir to incorporate.
  • Transfer the dough to the lined pan and use your fingers to press evenly into the bottom. Sprinkle the top of the cookie dough with another tablespoon of chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are golden. Let cool completely in the pan. Then, remove bars by grasping the edges of the parchment paper. Slice and enjoy!