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Hazelnut Espresso Vegan Brownies

Mocha brownies are packed with toasted hazelnuts and coffee.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup plant milk
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 3/4 cup hazelnuts toasted and chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment.
  2. Whisk the flour, cocoa, sugar, and espresso powder together.
  3. Stir in the coconut oil and plant milk until a thick batter forms.
  4. Fold in most of the hazelnuts and spread into the pan.
  5. Top with the remaining hazelnuts and bake 28 to 30 minutes until set.
  6. Cool fully, then chill briefly before slicing.

Notes

Toasting the hazelnuts brings out their richest flavor.