18 Feb Produce Recipe of the Week: Salted Chocolate Strawberry Brownies
On sale this week (2/18-2/24): Organic Strawberries $5.99 each!
Need a sweet treat to make your day even better? We got you. Check out this recipe for VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE Salted Chocolate Strawberry Brownies. BONUS– Alter Eco Deep Dark Sea Salt Organic Chocolate is on sale for the entire month of February as 2 for $5!
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 1/2 Cups Gluten Free Flour
- 3 Tablespoons Fair Trade Cocoa Powder
- 3/4 Cup Coconut Sugar
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 Bars Alter Eco Deep Dark Sea Salt Organic Chocolate (chopped)
- 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil
- 2 Flax Eggs (2 tablespoons flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water)
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Topping
- 1 Bar Alter Eco Deep Dark Sea Salt Organic Chocolate (chopped)
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries (sliced)
Method
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. In large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder.
3. In medium bowl, melt 2 chocolate bars in 10 second intervals in microwave (or in double boiler) and stir in coconut oil.
4. Pour chocolate mixture into dry mixture, add flax eggs and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined. If mixture is too thick, add 1/4 cup water.
5. Spread mixture into greased 8×8″ pan.
6. Bake at 325F for 20 minutes or until knife inserted into center of pan comes out clean. Cool completely.
7. Melt 1 bar of chocolate with coconut oil. Spread chocolate on brownies and top them with sliced strawberries. Place in fridge to fully harden.
8. Slice, serve & enjoy!
Before you enjoy your amazing salted chocolate strawberry brownies, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek