Name: Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of flour; 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder; 1/4 cup of sugar; 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder; 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil; 1/4 cup of non-dairy milk; 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed; 2.5 tablespoons of water; 2 tablespoons of dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional); A pinch of salt; Powdered sugar or dairy-free frosting for decoration; Red food coloring (optional)

Description

These Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Brownies are perfect for celebrating love with a sweet, vegan-friendly twist. They’re rich, fudgy, and topped with powdered sugar or dairy-free frosting. Ideal for gifting or enjoying with loved ones on a special day!

Ingredients

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1/2 cup of flour
2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
1/4 cup of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1/4 cup of non-dairy milk
1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed
2.5 tablespoons of water
2 tablespoons of dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
A pinch of salt
Powdered sugar or dairy-free frosting for decoration
Red food coloring (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a heart-shaped baking mold or line it with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to form a flax egg.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, non-dairy milk, vanilla extract, and flax egg.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. If using, fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
Add a few drops of red food coloring if desired and stir to incorporate.
Pour the batter into the prepared heart-shaped mold, spreading it evenly.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the brownies cool completely before removing them from the mold.
Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or top with dairy-free frosting for decoration.

Notes

If you prefer, you can add a drizzle of melted dairy-free chocolate for extra richness.
These brownies are vegan, dairy-free, and can be made nut-free depending on your choice of toppings.
For a more intense chocolate flavor, increase the cocoa powder to 3 tablespoons.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American