RECIPE: Nutty Chocolate Brownies (GF VG)

Everyone loves a chocolate brownie but they are a bit naughty. So when we make them for our guests we ramp up the protein and good fats to curb those sugar levels. They are also gluten free and vegan!!

Serves 12

Cooking time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Organic Soft Brown Cane Sugar

1 cup Gluten Free Flour

1 tbsp Gluten Free Baking Powder

1/4 tsp fine salt

1/3 cup Pea Protein Powder mixed with 1/3 cup Water

3 tbsp of fair-trade Vanilla extract

3/4 cup Naturya Organic Cacao Powder

1/2 cup Kent Rapeseed Oil

1 cup of Mixed Nuts

Mixed Seeds

METHOD 1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/160°C Fan/ Gas 4. 2. Grease and line the base and sides of a 20cm square baking tin with greaseproof paper making sure the paper sticks out above the rim of the tin. 4. Put all the dry ingredients in a bowl and pour in the olive oil and pea protein mix. Using a wooden spoon mix until the batter is smooth and glossy. 5. Add in the nuts, mix and pour into your baking tin. Top with mixed seeds.

6. Place in the pre-heated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes for a gooey brownie. 7. Once baked, leave in the tray for 30 minutes to cool before removing and serving.