Brownies (Vegan and Oil Free)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp milled flaxseed
• 6 tbsp water
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/8 tsp sea salt (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups date syrup
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Ingredients (add one or more!)

• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup non-dairy chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
• 1 tsp instant coffee granules
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.

Combine flaxseed and water. Set aside.

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Combine flaxseed mixture and the rest of the wet ingredients in a medium bowl.

Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and stir until combined.

Fold in optional ingredient(s), if desired.

Spoon batter into baking dish and bake 30 minutes.

Makes 9 brownies.