Description
Rich, fudgy brownies made with coconut flour and cocoa powder, naturally gluten-free and completely vegan. These decadent treats are perfectly moist with a deep chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup ground chia (or ground flax)
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp water
- 2/3 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup cane sugar (or raw cane sugar)
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp sea salt (finely ground)
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Combine the ground chia and water in a bowl. Whisk well and let sit for 10 minutes until it forms a gel-like consistency (chia egg).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a saucepan, melt the coconut oil. Add cane sugar, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk in the prepared chia egg until fully combined.
- In a large bowl, sift together cocoa powder and coconut flour. Add baking powder and salt, mixing well. Pour in the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, until edges are firm and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out and cool completely on a rack.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies tender.
- Allow brownies to cool fully before slicing for best texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute flaxseed for chia seeds in equal amounts.
- Add nuts for extra texture if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
