Brownies (Vegan and Oil Free)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 cup raw cacao or cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp sea salt (optional)
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup liquid sweetener
• 1/2 cup aquafaba (or water + 3 tbsp milled flaxseed)
• 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
• spoonfuls of peanut butter
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
• 1 tsp instant coffee granules
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Combine 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 25-30 minutes.

Makes 9 brownies.