Pine Cone Brownies
Transform vegan brownies into stunning little pine cones that are sure to dazzle family and friends!
Equipment
- food processor
- small strainer
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, pistachio or a combo)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup vegan cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup flax or chia powder
- 3 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup cooked sweet potato, all-purpose, coconut flour or gluten-free flour
Cone finishing
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup powder sugar
Instructions
Make the Brownies
- Mix 1/4 cup flax meal with 2-3 tbsp water.
- Add the nut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, liquid flax, vanilla extract, cooked sweet potato or flour to a food processor.
- Process until smooth. The mix will the thick and a little sticky.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Create the cones
- Scoop out small golf ball sizes and roll one end to shape like a cone and flatten the bottom.
- Place on a baking sheet, leaving enough space around each cone to add the almond slices.
- Melt 1/2 cup of chocolate chips in the microwave (about 1 minute in 30 seconds increments) or in a double boiler.
- Use a silicone brush and lightly apply some of the melted chocolate to the cones.
- Place almond slices all over the cones starting at the top.
- Use a small strainer, sprinkle some powder sugar making sure to cover all sides.
