Fluffy, delicious, aromatic, and easy, these are brownies that you must try. Their main ingredient is tahini, but I guarantee that you won’t notice it, and they have no flour, no eggs, no oil or butter, no dairy, and no processed sugar. They’re simply dreamy, and vegan. You might ask yourselves, “can it be done?” Not only can it be done, but the result has an amazing taste and aroma since the rose water creates an incredible effect that will drive the little hands crazy. Their Christmas tree shape will make them even more delicious. I you want to try them go ahead and read the recipe, but don’t forget to check what you’ll need to know[ SEE THE RECIPE!
How the recipe was created
This Christmas, we had our festive dinner with Grandma and Grandpa, and I was called to make the dessert. It’s very hard to make a dessert suitable for 4 adults and the little hands, and everyone’s needs and wishes had to be respected. Grandpa never eats any eggs, anywhere and in any shape or form; Grandma and Dad love chocolate; Mom (that’s me) doesn’t eat sugar or gluten; and I wanted to offer something nutritious to the little hands, also without refined sugar. Additionally, there’s the lockdown, so I had to use whatever I had lying about. A hard mission, but it was a resounding success. Everyone ate and loved these amazing vegan brownies with tahini and the essence of kourabiedes.
What you are going to need
- Tahini. It’s the brownies’ central ingredient, even though you won’t notice its taste, and it will surprise you. I used 100% sesame tahini. Alternatively, you can use peanut butter.
- Flaxseed “egg.” You use ground flaxseed to replace the eggs, something that’s also done by the tahini. One “egg” means 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed and 3 tablespoons of water, mixed well in a little bowl, and set aside to thicken for 5–10 minutes. You’ll need 2 “eggs” for this recipe, which means 2 Tbsp. flaxseeds and 6 Tbsp. water. If you want, you can make the recipe with normal eggs.
- Cocoa. You can make chocolate brownies without chocolate, but not without cocoa! Choose 100% cocoa, and keep in mind that it’s very nutritious. If you don’t like the idea of cocoa, replace it with carob powder.
- Milk. What I had and used was plant milk, and more specifically, almond milk, always with no sugar or additives. You, however, can use whatever you happen to have in your fridge.
- Corn starch. Corn starch has no gluten. If you’re wondering why I added it, let me remind you that I made this dessert on Christmas day only with the things I had in my pantry, and cornstarch was one of the first things I saw.
- Coconut sugar. The first time I made these brownies, I used a combination of honey and coconut sugar (50-10), but I ended up using only the sugar as it had less moisture.
- Rose water. A magical ingredient with an amazing aroma but pay attention to the quantity. Don’t use more than a teaspoon and be very careful to avoid adding more, because the result will be very strong. If you don’t like it, skip it.
- Vanilla. That’s something you’ll probably hear for the first time. I recently discovered the Tonka beans, and I decided to try them. The result was amazing as their aroma is an amazing combination of vanilla tones, with bitter almonds, cherries, and coconut. To use them, grate them finely with a lemon grater. Don’t worry about what you might read on them, but you can also use the classic vanilla you might have at home, or an extract, or seeds.
How to make it into little trees
First, you’ll need straws for the trunk. Use biodegradable straws and cut them into 4 equal pieces.
When the brownies are cold, cut them into 3 equal parts, creating 3 strips.
Then, cut each strip diagonally, creating triangles. Unfortunately, I don’t have pictures for this, but you’ll be creating pairs of triangles that when added together make a rectangle.
Put the almond butter with cocoa or whatever else you’re using in a food bag and cut one corner, then make the trees. Finally, sprinkle the popped quinoa and use the cut straws to make the trees themselves.
Tips
- Suitable for children over the age of 6 months, though it’s preferable to avoid sweeteners.
- The recipe is for a square 20-by-20-centimetre, oven-proof vessel, and makes 18 little trees.
- To see if your brownies are ready, insert a toothpick. If it emerges dry, they’re ready.
- My suggestion is to make them into Christmas trees, but you can obviously make them any time of the year, in any shape you wish.
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Preheat the oven at 170°C.
Line a 20-by-20-centimetre, square tray with parchment paper.
Add all the ingredients except the tahini in a mixing bowl and mix well.
Finally, add the tahini and mix well with a spatula.
Move the mixture to the tray and bake for 23–30 minutes.
Let the brownies cool down and cut into triangles.
Put the almond butter with cocoa or whatever else you’re using in a food bag and cut one corner, then make the trees. Finally, sprinkle the popped quinoa and use the cut straws to make the trees themselves.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat the oven at 170°C.
Line a 20-by-20-centimetre, square tray with parchment paper.
Add all the ingredients except the tahini in a mixing bowl and mix well.
Finally, add the tahini and mix well with a spatula.
Move the mixture to the tray and bake for 23–30 minutes.
Let the brownies cool down and cut into triangles.
Put the almond butter with cocoa or whatever else you’re using in a food bag and cut one corner, then make the trees. Finally, sprinkle the popped quinoa and use the cut straws to make the trees themselves.
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