Healthier Cosmic Brownies (vegan & gluten free)
These homemade Healthier Cosmic Brownies are moist, nostalgic & delicious. Made with better-for-you ingredients, they are vegan, gluten-free, oil-free & refined sugar-free.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
- ½ cup cashew butter, or other nut butter
- ¼ cup applesauce
- 1 flax egg, 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2 1/2 tbsp hot water
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 7x11 parchment lined baking dish.
- Prepare the flax egg by mixing 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed with 2 ½ tbsp hot water in a small bowl and set aside for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cashew butter, applesauce, flax egg, coconut sugar, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and spread out until it's even. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Make the chocolate ganache frosting by adding the vegan chocolate chips and non-dairy milk to a bowl. Melt in the microwave and use a spoon to stir.
- Pour the frosting over the brownies and top with sprinkles. Place in the fridge to let the frosting set. Cut into squares and enjoy!
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