Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or 5 tablespoons applesauce
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- If using flaxseed, mix it with water and let it thicken. If using applesauce, skip this step.
- In a medium pot over medium-low heat, dissolve sugar in water while mixing until fully dissolved (about 5-10 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients (sugar excluded).
- Pour the sugar mixture into the dry ingredients and add remaining wet ingredients. Mix gently until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour batter into an 8×8 baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 35-42 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-42 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg