Fudge Brownies

Dense, fudgy squares with a soft, slightly bubbly top, made with melted bittersweet chocolate, cocoa, coconut oil and a flax 'egg'.

Total time: 3 hr 55 min
Servings: 16
Difficulty: Easy

Fudge brownies — Sweet moments, naturally.

Ingredients

3 tbsp ground flax
8 tbsp water
1 cup (148 g) gluten-free flour blend
½ cup (40 g) dairy-free cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp kosher salt
½ cup coconut oil, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
5 oz (140 g) bittersweet dairy-free chocolate, chopped
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups (300 g) sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and grease the paper and pan with a little coconut oil.
Make the flax egg.
Stir the ground flax with 8 tbsp water in a small bowl and let it thicken for 7 to 10 minutes.
Melt the chocolate.
Whisk the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Warm the coconut oil and chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until melted, about 2 minutes, then whisk in the vanilla vigorously; a slightly grainy look is fine.
Make the batter.
Scrape the chocolate into a large bowl, fold in the flax egg, then stir in the dry ingredients until well combined. The batter will be thick; press it evenly into the pan.
Bake.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges are set and no longer jiggly. The top will still feel soft and may bubble a little.
Cool and slice.
Cool completely, 2 to 3 hours, so the brownies firm up. Lift out by the parchment and cut into a 4x4 grid of 16 squares.

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Before you indulge

Use Miracle Berry

Just before eating, take 2–3 freeze-dried halves. Chew gently and let them linger for about 30 seconds.

Discard any pit if necessary.

Calorie savings

1 ½ cups (300 g) sugar = 1160 calories

Good to know

Miraculin, the natural protein in miracle berry, can make sour foods like lemon taste sweet without adding sugar. For the best results, take 1–2 halves and follow the directions on your pack.

Tangy turns sweet. More possibilities.