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Christmas Tree Brownies

Get into the festive spirit with our go-to Christmas Tree Brownies, a family favorite in our home. Using easy-to-find ingredients like oat flour and black beans, we've crafted a gluten-free and dairy-free version that doesn't compromise on taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¾ cup oat flour (gluten-free)
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
TOPPINGS
  • ½ cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
  • Smarties or other gluten-free and dairy-free candy for decoration
  • Candy Cane for the tree "Truck"

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine the drained black beans, oat flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined
  3. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Allow the brownie to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, remove it from the pan and place it on a cutting board. Cut the brownie into 8 equal quarters, forming triangular Christmas tree shapes.
  5. In a heatproof bowl, melt the dairy-free dark chocolate chips using a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
  6. Place a sheet of parchment paper under the brownie trees. Using a spoon or a piping bag, drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the Christmas tree brownies to create the appearance of tree branches. Add a little "stick " of candy cane to use for the "trunk" of the tree.
  7. While the chocolate is still melted, decorate the trees with gluten-free and dairy-free Smarties or other candy of your choice. Allow the chocolate to set.