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By Nourishing Amy

Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies

timerPrep Time: 20

groupsServes: 9 People

Rich, fudgy and delicious vegan and gluten-free brownies made with healthier ingredients and they are perfect for Christmas. Decorate these dark mint chocolate brownies with peppermint cream cheese buttercream and candy canes for a fun festive twist on everyone’s favourite chocolate dessert.

Ingredients

For the Brownies

120g thick coconut yoghurt

120g smooth Biscoff cookie spread or almond butter

100g applesauce

3 tbsp (45ml) maple syrup

2 tbsp (30ml) melted coconut oil

1 tbsp ground chia seeds or flaxseeds

60g plain or gluten-free plain flour

40g vegan chocolate protein powder

40g cocoa powder

½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

½ tsp peppermint extract

½ tsp vanilla essence

A pinch of salt

60g Dark Mint Chocolate, chopped small

For the Frosting

45g vegan butter, softened

20g vegan cream cheese

150g icing sugar

1 tbsp plant-based milk

¼ tsp peppermint extract

To Decorate

Extra chocolate, chopped

Candy canes, crushed

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 160Fan/180ºC and line an 8-inch square tin with baking paper

Step 2

For the brownie batter: whisk together the yoghurt, Biscoff spread, applesauce, syrup, coconut oil and chia seeds until smooth. Sift in the flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda and add the peppermint, vanilla and salt. Stir to a thick brownie batter and fold in the chopped chocolate

Step 3

To bake: spread the brownie batter into the tin and smooth over the top. Bake in the middle of the oven for 25 minutes, until an inserted skewer comes out basically clean – the middle will be slightly fudgy

Step 4

Allow to cool for 20 minutes then carefully lift out the tin to cool fully

Step 5

For the frosting: in a bowl or freestanding mixer, beat together the butter and cream cheese until soft. Gradually beat in the icing sugar, milk and peppermint until really fluffy and creamy

Step 6

To decorate: spread the frosting all over the brownies, add on some extra chocolate and crushed candy canes. Slice into 9 squares and enjoy

Step 7

Eat straight away or keep in a sealed container for 3-5 days, in the fridge overnight. You can freeze the unfrosted brownies for 1 month, wrapped well, and allow to defrost before decorating

Made using Divine 70% Dark Chocolate with Mint Crisp

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