Vegan brownies - Under 400 Calories

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Step 1

   Heat the oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3½. Grease and line a 20cm square tin with baking parchment. Combine the flaxseed with 6 tbsp water and set aside for at least 5 mins.

2. 2
   Step 2

   In a saucepan, melt 120g chocolate, the coffee and margarine with 60ml water on a low heat. Allow to cool slightly.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Put the flour, almonds, cocoa, baking powder and ¼ tsp salt in a bowl and stir to remove any lumps.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Using a hand whisk, mix the sugar into the melted chocolate mixture, and beat well until smooth and glossy, ensuring all the sugar is well dissolved.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Stir in the flaxseed mixture, vanilla extract and remaining chocolate, then the flour mixture.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Spoon into the prepared tin. Bake for 35-45 mins until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean with moist crumbs.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Allow to cool in the tin completely, then cut into squares. Store in an airtight container and eat within three days.