Gluten and Dairy-Free Fudge Brownies

Not sure what Valentine's Day treat you can give a loved one who has dietary restrictions? Our Gluten and Dairy-Free Fudge Brownies are just the thing! These brownies also make a great school party snack. 

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1/3 cup Wedderspoon Manuka Honey
• 1/4 cup and 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp himalayan sea salt
• 2 eggs or 2 flax eggs*
• 1/4 cup and 2 tbsp GF oat flour
• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
• Optional: 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced into hearts
• Optional: Simple Mills vanilla frosting
• Valentine's Day sprinkles

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Spray mini muffin pan with non-stick spray.
2. If using flax eggs*, whisk together 2 tbsp flax meal and 6 tbsp water and set aside for 15 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together almond butter, coconut sugar and melted coconut oil. Continue to whisk until mixture resembles caramel.
4. Add cocoa powder in increments until shiny and smooth.
5. Whisk in vanilla extract, eggs and salt until well combined.
6. Using a spatula, fold in the oat flour. There should be no clumps when you are done mixing.
7. Fold in chocolate chips.
8. Using a scoop, drop a little more than 1 tbsp of batter into each muffin cup. Shake pan to ensure batter is even. Repeat.
9. Bake for 12 to 26 minutes. Cool for at least one hour before decorating with icing, strawberries or sprinkles.