Double Chocolate Quinoa Brownies
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Megan Olson
Photo by Megan Olson
- Serves
- 16
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!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup 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 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
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Directions
- Step 1
Prepare flax egg by combining flaxseed meal with water & sitting in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
- Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Step 3
Prepare an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray if not non-stick
- Step 4
In a large bowl or standing mixer, combine all ingredients and mix well
- Step 5
Add batter to baking dish
- Step 6
Bake 35-45 minutes until a toothpick can be removed cleanly
- Step 7
Allow to cool in the pan 30 minutes before cutting
- Step 8
Cut with a plastic knife for a clean cut