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Peanut Butter Chia Vegan Brownies

Brownies made with wholesome peanut butter and cocoa are bound together using a chia egg.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3 tbsp water for chia egg
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup plant milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Method
 

  1. Stir the chia seeds with the water and let sit 10 minutes until gelled.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment.
  3. Whisk the peanut butter, sugar, plant milk, vanilla, and chia gel until smooth.
  4. Fold in the cocoa and flour until just combined, then spread into the pan.
  5. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes until the center is set.
  6. Cool fully, then chill briefly before slicing.

Notes

Let the chia egg fully gel so the brownies hold together.