Chocolate Quinoa Brownies

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Chocolate Quinoa Brownies

 

1 c quinoa flakes*

1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 c packed brown sugar

1/2 c applesauce

1/3 c canola oil

1/2 c vanilla almond milk

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 c chopped pecans, toasted

1/3 c mini-chocolate chips (dairy free)

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Oil an 8 " x 8 " baking pan, and set

aside. In a food processor, blend the quinoa flakes for 2 to 3 minutes

until powder-fine, pulsing occasionally. Transfer the quinoa flour to

large bowl. Add the cocoa, baking powder, and salt, and whisk together.

 

2. In the food processor, mix together the brown sugar, applesauce,

and oil. Add the almond milk and vanilla extract, and pulse to blend.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry, using a rubber spatula to mix the

ingredients until just blended. Stir in the pecans and chips. Pour the

batter into the pan, and smooth the top.

 

3. Bake for 35 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center

comes out clean. Let it cool completely.

 

Makes 12

 

*Quinoa, the whole grain, raw, should work just as well as flakes in

this recipe.