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Orange Zest Chocolate Vegan Brownies

Brownies with orange zest.
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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 orange juice
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment.
  2. Whisk the flour, cocoa, and sugar in a large bowl.
  3. Stir in the coconut oil, orange juice, and orange zest until a thick batter forms.
  4. Fold in the dark chocolate chips and spread into the pan.
  5. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes until the center is set.
  6. Cool fully, then chill briefly for clean slices.

Notes

Use fresh zest, not extract, for the brightest citrus flavor.