Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 30ml (2 tbsp) chia seeds
  • 170g (1½ cup) gluten free flour
  • 35g (⅓ cup) cocoa powder
  • 2.5ml (½ tsp) baking powder
  • 1.25ml (¼ tsp) baking soda
  • 60ml (¼ cup) stevia
  • 60ml (¼ cup) coconut sugar
  • 1.25ml (¼ tsp) salt
  • 2.5ml (½ tsp) instant coffee granules
  • 125ml (½ cup) coconut oil, melted
  • 125ml (½ cup) almond milk
  • 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
  • 55g (⅓ cup) vegan chocolate chips
  • 128g (1 cup) cherries, washed, pitted and sliced into small pieces

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / 390°F / gas mark 4.
  • In a small bowl, mix the chia seeds with 90ml (6 tbsp) water. Set to one side while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  • Place the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, stevia, sugar, salt and coffee in a large bowl and mix well, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Once the chia mixture is set, mix the milk, oil, vanilla and chia mixture in a separate bowl.
  • Mix the wet mixture in with the fry ingredients and mix well.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips and cherries.
  • Pour the brownie batter in a greased, square 23cm (9in) tin.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Let the brownies cool down completely before slicing.
  • Serve with your favourite fruit, sauce or ice cream.