These minty brownies will be sure to get anyone in the Christmas spirit (if they aren't already!). Just be sure to leave some for Santa - I'm sure he'll be extra pleased.
By Nourishing Amy
Mint Chocolate Candy Cane Brownies
Prep Time: 20 minutes + cooling
Serves: People
Ingredients
180g Divine Smooth Dark Chocolate with Mint Crisp
2 tbsp chia seeds
110g self-raising flour
2 tbsp cacao powder
50g coconut sugar
Pinch of salt
250ml almond milk, at room temperature
50g oil (sunflower, olive or melted coconut oil)
12 candy canes
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 160Fan/180*C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2
Melt 150g of chocolate over a bain-marie until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
Step 3
Stir together the chia seeds with 6 tbsp water and leave to set for 10 minutes. Add in the milk, oil and vanilla and stir well.
Step 4
Add the flour, cacao powder, coconut sugar and a pinch of salt to a large mixing bowl and pour over the flaxseed mixture and then the melted chocolate. Stir until thick and combined.
Step 5
Chop 30g chocolate and stir into the brownie batter. Pour into the lined tray and press the candy canes into the top.
Step 6
Bake for 20 minutes until firm on top but still slightly squidgy. Allow to cool before slicing.
