Edible Brownie Batter

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups almond flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup maple syrup (or any liquid sweetener)
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (unrefined coconut oil will give the batter a coconut flavor - if you don't like the idea, use refined coconut oil or another oil with a mild flavor. You can also use melted vegetable butter)
2-3 tablespoons almond milk or any other milk (room temperature, not straight from the refrigerator)
Optional: 3-4 tablespoons small chocolate chips

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix the almond flour and cocoa powder with a fork.
2. Add the remaining ingredients: maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and almond milk.
3. Mix until you have a smooth batter.
4. Stir in chocolate chips if desired.
5. Enjoy this brownie without baking or bake in the oven (read more).
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 6-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Grease the baking paper with oil. Spread the batter evenly into the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes. Then let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.

NOTE: This brownie is slightly crumbly as it does not contain flaxseed or eggs.

Yield: 24 brownies
Recipe: theconsciousplantkitchen.com