Description
Love cherries? Then you'll adore these cherry brownies. Made with fresh cherries and chocolate, this vegan recipe is gluten free and dairy free. Lower in calories too!
Ingredients
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- 30ml (2 tbsp) chia seeds
- 170g (1 1/2 cup) gluten free flour
- 35g (1/3 cup) cocoa powder
- 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) baking powder
- 1.25ml (1/4 tsp) baking soda
- 60ml (1/4 cup) stevia
- 60ml (1/4 cup) coconut sugar
- 1.25ml (1/4 tsp) salt
- 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) instant coffee granules
- 125ml (1/2 cup) coconut oil, melted
- 125ml (1/2 cup) almond milk
- 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
- 55g (1/3 cup) vegan chocolate chips
- 128g (1 cup) cherries, washed, pitted and sliced into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / 390°F / gas mark 4.
- In a small bowl, mix the chia seeds with 90ml (6 tbsp) water. Set to one side while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Place the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, stevia, sugar, salt and coffee in a large bowl and mix well, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Once the chia mixture is set, mix the milk, oil, vanilla and chia mixture in a separate bowl.
- Mix the wet mixture in with the fry ingredients and mix well.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and cherries.
- Pour the brownie batter in a greased, square 23cm (9in) tin.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Let the brownies cool down completely before slicing.
- Serve with your favourite fruit, sauce or ice cream.
Notes
- Alternatively, instead of gluten free flour you can use wholemeal spelt flour.
- You can substitute the coconut sugar with brown or white sugar.
- Any type of chocolate chips will do if you have no food intolerances.
- When mixed with water, chia seeds form a thick gel which acts as a binding agent. It lends extra moisture to the brownie as well.
- If you can’t get hold of coconut oil, you can use just about any oil at your disposal.
- Not vegan? You can use standard milk. Otherwise, other plant-based milk will also work.
- If you can’t get hold of coconut oil, check out these coconut oil substitutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American