Chocoholic Brownies

Some days you just need a good fudgy brownie to hit the spot.

This recipe is made without dairy, eggs, or wheat, and is arguably more satisfying than a traditional non-vegan brownie – everyone I’ve shared them with gobbles these plant-based brownies up with gusto.

It’s also super quick to throw together for a serious chocolate emergency.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup melted vegan butter
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
• 1/3 cup soy milk (or other plant based milk)
• 3 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
• 3/4 cup cocoa
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

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Directions

In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar together until it turns into a thick cream. Stir in the soy milk and vanilla.

In a larger bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips. Then pour the liquid mix into the dry mix and stir until thoroughly combined.

Pour the brownie batter into a greased 8×8″ glass pan, being careful not to eat too much of it en route. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven. Drink in the fresh-from-the-oven smell and appreciate life. See how long you can let the plant-based brownies cool before you dive in and start indulging. Happy chocolate enjoyment!

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Inspiration

I remember some days back in California when nothing seemed to be going right and a plate of brownies was all I could deal with.

For those kinds of days, Michael J. Fox has some wise words that were passed along to me: for every bad thing that happens, good things happen.

Whatever situation you’re in is temporary (not permanent), there are probably still some good parts of your life (it’s not pervasive), and it’s probably not even about you at all (not personal).

In your darkest hours before the dawn, there are still people who love you.

I love you. 

And maybe for this moment, chocolate loves you too. 🙂