Chewy Vegan Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
• 1/2 cup Sugar ( )
• 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
• 2 Tbs Ground Flax Seeds
• 6 Tbs Hot Water
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 cup Flour
• 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts ((optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

2. 2

   Add ground flax seed to the hot water, stir then set aside

3. 3

   In a large bowl mix applesauce, sugar, and maple syrup until combined

4. 4

   Stir in flax seed mixture and vanilla and stir to combine

5. 5

   Using an electric mixer, blend in cocoa powder

6. 6

   Finally blend in flour, scraping sides, until a thick bater if formed.

7. 7

   Fold in the walnuts if you're using them.

8. 8

   Line a 8" pan with aluminum foil allowing some to overhang

9. 9

   Cut a 8" square of parchment paper and lay down on top of foil

10. 10

    Pour in batter spreading evenly

11. 11

    Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean

12. 12

    When done, grab foil to lift brownies out to cool

13. 13

    Parchment paper will peel away when completely cool