Double Chocolate Quinoa Brownies

Ingredients

• 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
  

Directions

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