Vegan Brownies with Ganache Topping

Ground almonds and cashews, cocoa powder, and maple syrup make these vegan brownies a rich and dense alternative to traditional brownies.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 463 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups ground almonds
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 cup coconut oil
• 3 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups ground cashews

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

Blend almond milk, 1 cup maple syrup, vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender. Mix in 3 cups cocoa powder. Pour batter into a large bowl; fold in ground almonds and ground cashews. Pour batter into prepared baking dish; spread evenly to 1/2-inch thickness.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Blend 3 cups cocoa powder, coconut oil, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, cinnamon, and pinch of sea salt together in blender; spread ganache mixture over brownies.

Step 5

Refrigerate brownies to set, about 30 minutes; cut into squares.