Vegan Mexican Cacao Brownies Recipes

VEGAN MEXICAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 ºF with a rack placed in the center. Spray an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish with oil and line with parchment paper, leaving two sides with overhang.
• In a large mixing bowl sift together the flour, dutch-processed cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne. Set aside.
• In a small pot combine the milk, yogurt, oil or vegan butter, and sugar. Heat over low heat, stirring regularly, until the sugar has dissolved (mixture will reach ~120 ºF). Turn off the heat and add the chopped chocolate and vanilla extract. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined and no dry spots are left.
• Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with the back of the spoon.
• Bake the brownies for 28-32 minutes in an 8-inch pan, or until a tester comes out with some moist crumbs but no wet batter. If using a 9-inch pan brownies will bake in 25-30 minutes
• Let the brownies cool completely on a wire rack before removing from pan. They are delicious warm, but will be easier to cut if you allow them to cool fully and refrigerate for a few hours. Brownies can be warmed in the microwave in about 15-30 seconds.

VEGAN MEXICAN CACAO BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the ground flaxseed and 6 tablespoons (89 milliliters) water until mixture has an egg-like consistency. Set aside.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil the bottom and sides of a 9-inch-square pan with coconut oil. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, sift together garbanzo flour, cacao powder, tapioca flour, cinnamon, xanthan gum, sea salt and baking soda. Add almond meal and stir until fully incorporated.
• In a clean, dry metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, melt chile-infused dark chocolate, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• Whisk the flaxseed "egg" again, then place in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add sugar, vegan butter, almond milk and vanilla and stir on low. Gradually increase speed to medium-high and continue beating until mixture is fully combined and mostly smooth, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the melted chocolate and beat for 15 seconds.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold with a rubber spatula until fully combined and streak-free. The batter should be thick and gooey, but if it's too dry, add additional almond milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to loosen. Fold about 3/4 of the chocolate chips into the batter, then spread it evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top with the remaining chocolate chips.
• Bake until a fork inserted in the center of the brownies comes out mostly clean, about 30 minutes; do not overcook. Transfer the pan to a rack and cool to room temperature.

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick foil, extending foil over edges
• In a food processor combine beans, applesauce, and chopped chocolate. Cover and process until smooth. Add granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla; cover and process until combined.
• In a small bowl stir together the next six ingredients (through cayenne pepper). Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture. Cover and process just until combined.
• Spread batter in the prepared baking pan. Bake 20 minutes or just until center is firm and edges are slightly puffed. Cool in pan on a wire rack. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Using foil, lift brownies out of pan. Cut into squares.

MEXICAN CACAO BROWNIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil the bottom and sides of a 9x9 inch baking pan. Whisk together flaxseed and water, set aside.
• Melt the cacao butter in the microwave or over a double boiler. Sift together chickpea flour, cacao powder, tapioca powder, cinnamon, chili powder, sea salt, xanthan gum, baking soda and almond meal.
• Place the flaxseed & water mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add coconut palm sugar, vegan butter, cacao butter, milk and vanilla, and stir on low until the ingredients are combined. Beat the mixture for 5-7 more minutes on medium until completely smooth.
• Slowly add the dry ingredients until fully combined. If the mixture is too dry, add more almond milk, 1 Tbsp. at a time.
• Fold in the cacao nibs and then spread mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out mostly clean. Do not overbake.