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Double Chocolate Quinoa Brownies

By Megan Olson • January 7, 2016 • 0 Comments

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Double Chocolate Quinoa Brownies — Photo by Megan Olson

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

Serves 16

1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (1/4 cup dry)
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 flax eggs - 2 tbsp golden flaxseed meal + 6 tbsp water
1/4 cup coconut oil
3/4 cup almond butter
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Prepare flax egg by combining flaxseed meal with water & sitting in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Prepare an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray if not non-stick
In a large bowl or standing mixer, combine all ingredients and mix well
Add batter to baking dish
Bake 35-45 minutes until a toothpick can be removed cleanly
Allow to cool in the pan 30 minutes before cutting
Cut with a plastic knife for a clean cut

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