Author Notes
Made with quinoa, chocolate and nut butter, this gluten free & vegan brownie is packed with protein, healthy fats and chocolate. A healthy treat made sinful, these Double Chocolate Quinoa Brownies are ones you can’t resist! —Megan Olson
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups
cooked quinoa (1/4 cup dry)
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1/2 cup
cocoa powder
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2
flax eggs - 2 tbsp golden flaxseed meal + 6 tbsp water
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1/4 cup
coconut oil
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3/4 cup
almond butter
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1/3 cup
unsweetened applesauce
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1/2 cup
maple syrup
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2 teaspoons
almond extract
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1/2 teaspoon
sea salt
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1/2 cup
dark chocolate chips
Directions
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Prepare flax egg by combining flaxseed meal with water & sitting in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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Prepare an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray if not non-stick
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In a large bowl or standing mixer, combine all ingredients and mix well
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Add batter to baking dish
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Bake 35-45 minutes until a toothpick can be removed cleanly
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Allow to cool in the pan 30 minutes before cutting
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Cut with a plastic knife for a clean cut
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