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Vegan Brownies

Ingredients

Prune Puree:

  • 16 ounces pitted California prunes
  • 1/2 cup hot water

Brownies:

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 1/2 cup California extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups light brown sugar
  • 10 ounces California prune puree
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • flaky sea salt for garnish

Instructions

  • To make prune puree: In blender, combine prunes and water. Pulse to combine then blend until smooth, pourable consistency forms, scraping sides, if necessary.
  • Store puree in airtight container in fridge up to 4 weeks.
  • To make brownies: Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 9-by-9-inch baking pan with parchment paper then lightly grease with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Using double boiler, melt chocolate and olive oil. Whisk in sugar and prune puree; mix until dissolved.
  • Into large bowl, sift flour, baking powder and cocoa powder. Gently fold in chocolate and prune mixture then add vanilla.
  • Spread batter in prepared pan, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and bake 20-25 minutes, or until top starts to look dry and brownies are just beginning to pull away from sides of pan.
  • Cool in pan. Remove then cut brownies into 3-inch squares.
Course: Dessert
Keyword: vegan