Fudgy Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 flax "eggs" (, see notes)
• 1/2 cup neutral oil
• 1/4 cup room temperature water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup blanched almond flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips (plus more for topping (optional))
• Roasted cashews (or other nuts of choice (optional))
• Flaky sea salt

Instructions

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   Preheat your oven to 325F/160C.https://thefoodietakesflight.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=wprm_manage#

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together all the wet sugar mixture ingredients until well combined.

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   In a separate medium-sized bowl, mix together all the dry mixture ingredients. Ensure that there are no clumps of almond flour and baking soda.

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   While mixing, add in the dry ingredients into the large bowl with the wet sugar ingredients. Mix until well-incorporated.

5. 5

   Fold in the chocolate chips.

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   Transfer the mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking tray. Spread out evenly. Top the brownie mixture with more chocolate chips and some roasted cashews or other nuts (optional) along with a sprinkle on some flaky sea salt.

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   Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top layer has hardened and is shiny. It will rise as it bakes due to the baking powder and baking soda.

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   IMPORTANT: Leave the brownies to cool completely below slicing. It’s best to leave it to cool for a few hours. This will allow the brownie to set and harden a bit more. If you slice it too early, it can easily crumble!

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   --- Storage Tips ---

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    To store the brownies, place these in an air-tight container for up to 5 days. These may last longer but I go through these so fast they rarely last a few days!