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Andes Mint Chocolate Brownies
Calories: 174kcal
Experience the perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing mint with our Vegan Mint Chocolate Brownies! This whole food plant-based recipe uses wholesome, natural ingredients to create a dessert that's both satisfying and guilt-free. Vegan and gluten-free, these brownies are ideal for any gathering or a quiet moment of sweetness at home. Savor a delightful treat that everyone can enjoy!
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Ingredients
Chocolate Brownie Layer
- 15 ounces chickpeas cooked, drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup deglet dates or medjool dates
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup soy milk unsweetened, or plant based milk of your choice
Mint Cream Layer
- 1 cup cashews
- ⅓ cup deglet dates or medjool dates
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp matcha powder optional
- ½ cup water plus a tablespoon extra if needed
Chocolate Frosting
- ½ cup deglet dates
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup hot water
Instructions
Chocolate Brownie Layer
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until mixture is blended well and sticks together.
- Press into the bottom of a parchment lined 8 or 9 inch brownie pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
Mint Cream Layer
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until mixture is silky with no lumps.
- Pour mixture onto the top of the brownie layer and smooth the top.
- Chill in the fridge for a couple hours.
Chocolate Frosting
- Add all ingredients to the blender cup and blend until silky with no lumps. If there are still small date chunks, you can pour mixture through a sieve to catch the lumps.
- Pour over the chilled Mint Cream layer and smooth the top very carefully so that it doesn't mix into the mint layer.
- Chill overight.
Notes
For the Mint cream layer and the Chocolate Frosting: To make it easier to blend, add all ingredients to the blender cup and let sit for a couple hours.
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Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
