Choco-Slims (Vegan Brownies)

 

Anna Lisa and Kingi

8x8 pan 350 Degrees - 20 min

1 eggs worth of Egg Replacer

1 c Dates (soaked)

1/2 c Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar

1 c  Applesauce

1 1/2 tsp Vanilla

3/4 c Spelt/Brown Rice Flour

1/2 c Cocoa

1/4 c Cocoa Samoa-Grated

1 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Baking Soda

1/2 tsp Salt

 

Optional: Flaked Unsweetened Coconut, Walnuts, Chopped Almonds ect.

Soak dates in just enough water to reach the top for about an hour. Pour dates and soaking water into a blender, then add the applesauce and vanilla. Blend till smooth. Transfer into a bowl, then add the egg replacer, maple syrup, and cocoa samoa. Add the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir till combined and poor into a greased 8x8 pan. Bake for about twenty minutes.  Do not over bake, you will know it's done when a tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out with moist crumbs still attached.  No really, DO NOT OVER BAKE, it gets dry easily and then you will be disappointed!

Notes: If you don't have cocoa samoa, you are missing out on a super yummy experience!  It can be made without it. If you are looking to buy cocoa somoa the Polynesian markets usually carry it. If you aren't vegan, you can use a regular egg and it turns out great too.