Description
Delicious vegan chocolate treats perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar or dairy-free frosting for decoration
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Flax Egg: Mix ground flaxseed with water and let sit for 5 minutes until thickened.
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Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven and lightly grease a heart-shaped pan or line a square pan.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir oil, non-dairy milk, vanilla, and flax egg together.
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Combine Batter: Mix wet and dry ingredients until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
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Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake until just set.
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Cool and Decorate: Cool completely, cut into hearts if needed, and decorate as desired.
Notes
- These treats can be decorated with powdered sugar or dairy-free frosting for a festive touch.
- Add a few drops of red food coloring to the batter for a vibrant look.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg