Peppermint Brownies
These Peppermint Brownies are rich & fudgy with luscious dark chocolate ganache on top. The paleo & vegan brownies are flavored with pure peppermint extract and full of dark chocolate chips and cacao nibs.
Servings 16 brownies
Ingredients
For the brownies
- 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate chopped finely
- 3 tablespoons (38g) refined coconut oil
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- ½ cup (128g) creamy natural almond butter
- 1.5 flax eggs 1.5 tablespoons flax meal + 4 tablespoons water, whisk and let set for 10 minutes
- ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup (32g) blanched almond flour
- ⅓ cup (30g) cacao powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup (3 oz) dark chocolate chips or chunks
- 3 tablespoons cacao nibs
For the ganache topping
- 4 ounces dark chocolate chips or chunks
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
- Crushed candy canes
- Cacao nibs
Instructions
For the brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line with parchment and lightly grease an 8x8” baking pan.
- Put the unsweetened and coconut oil in a large glass bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir, and repeat until the chocolate and coconut oil are completely melted and smooth. Add the maple syrup, coconut sugar, and almond butter. Whisk until completely combined.2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, 3 tablespoons (38g) refined coconut oil, ⅓ cup pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, ½ cup (128g) creamy natural almond butter
- Add flax egg, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture and whisk until combined.1.5 flax eggs, ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Add the almond flour, cacao powder, salt, and baking soda to the chocolate mixture and once it’s stirred in, fold in the chocolate chunks and cacao nibs.⅓ cup (32g) blanched almond flour, ⅓ cup (30g) cacao powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ cup (3 oz) dark chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons cacao nibs
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a few crumbs are attached when a toothpick is inserted into the center, but it’s not too wet. Place on a wire rack to let it cool completely.
For the ganache
- Place the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate in a small bowl. Heat the coconut milk for 20 to 30 seconds until the microwave until bubbling. Pour over the dark chocolate and let sit for 1 minute before stirring until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled brownies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes and cacao nibs.4 ounces dark chocolate chips or chunks, ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk, Crushed candy canes, Cacao nibs
- Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until the ganache is set before cutting into 16 equal squares with a very sharp knife.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or in the fridge for up to a week.
