These minty brownies will get anyone in the Christmas spirit (if they aren't already!). Just be sure to leave some for Santa - he'll be extra pleased.
By Nourishing Amy
MINT CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE BROWNIES
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Serves: People
Ingredients
2 Divine Smooth Dark Chocolate with Mint Crisp bars
2 tbsp chia seeds
¾ cup self-rising flour
2 tbsp cocoa powder
¼ cup coconut sugar
Pinch of salt
1 cup almond milk, at room temperature
¼ cup oil (sunflower, olive or melted coconut oil)
12 mini candy canes
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2
Melt 1¾ of the mint chocolate bars over a double boiler until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
Step 3
Stir together the chia seeds with 6 tbsp water and leave to set for 10 minutes. Add in the milk, oil and vanilla and stir well.
Step 4
Add the flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar and a pinch of salt to a large mixing bowl and pour over the chia seed mixture and then the melted chocolate. Stir until thick and combined.
Step 5
Chop 1/4 mint chocolate bar and stir into the brownie batter. Pour into the lined tray and press the candy canes into the top.
Step 6
Bake for 20 minutes until firm on top but still slightly squishy. Allow to cool before slicing.
