Chocolate and almond brownies

treats
Chocolate and almond brownies

Ingredients

makes 16
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 115g brown sugar
  • 90g vegetable oil
  • 70ml water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 60g cocoa powder
  • 110g almond flour
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 50g dark chocolate chips
  • 50g flaked almonds

Directions

Cooking mode
  1. Whisk together the flaxseed and 6 tbsp water in a small bowl and set aside for 15 minutes to thicken.
  2. Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line an 8x8 dish with parchment.
  3. In a large bowl, add the flax egg, sugar and oil and mix until fully incorporated. Add the water and the vanilla and mix for another 2 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder and sea salt. Add to the wet mixture and stir until fully combined, with no lumps. Stir in the chocolate chips and 35g of the flaked almonds.
  5. Pour into the pan and sprinkle the remaining almonds on top. Bake for 35–45 minutes. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
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