Vegan Tahini Brownies (Gluten-Free)
Vegan Tahini Brownies made with rich cocoa powder, tahini, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and sea salt for a healthier brownie. Gluten-free.
Servings 16 brownies
Calories 233kcal
Ingredients
- 2 flax eggs 2T ground flaxseed + 6T water
- 16 oz unsalted tahini stirred well
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅓ cup dairy-free chocolate chips I used mini
- sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x9 square baking pan with cooking spray, then line with parchment paper so that it hangs over two sides.
- In a medium bowl combine tahini, maple syrup, flax eggs, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on medium speed. Add coconut sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt and mix until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared baking pan and spread into an even layer. Batter will be sticky, use parchment or your hands to help spread. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from oven, place pan on wire to cool. Sprinkle with sea salt. When cool, slice into bars.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg