Celebrate Love With These Valentine's Day Brownies, A Guilt-free Twist On The Classic Dessert
Valentine's Day Brownies, a guilt-free twist on the classic dessert. Rich, fudgy, and indulgent, these brownies are made with wholesome, plant-based ingredients that not only taste incredible but also offer a boost of nutrition. Perfect for date nights, gatherings, or treating yourself to something special. These brownies feature cacao powder, a powerful source of antioxidants known to support heart health and improve mood. Sweetened with natural alternatives, they skip refined sugar while maintaining their decadent flavor. Pair them with fresh berries for an added dose of vitamin C, or enjoy them on their own as a rich, chocolatey treat. They’re proof that you can enjoy dessert and still nourish your body.

Ingredients
1/3 cup vegan butter (or regular)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in a pan and medium, stirring continuously. Stir until light brown flecks appear in the butter, then remove from heat.
2. Pour butter over half the chocolate chips allowing them to melt. Then add the cocoa powder and mix until combined.
3. In a separate bowl add the almond milk, sugar, brown sugar, yogurt, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk on medium speed until combined.
4. Add the chocolate sauce into the mixture and mix. Then add the flour in. Be careful to not over mix, just until the flour is dissolved.
5. Add in the remaining chocolate chips, then add to a baking dish that is either lined with parchment paper, buttered, or sprayed.
6. Cut the top of strawberries inward at the top and then down to create little heart shapes, then add to batter.
7. This can go into any type of oven safe dish, for thicker brownies, try a 9x5 loaf pan, for thinner you can use a 9x9 baking dish, or alternatively a heart shape!
8. Cook for 25-35 minutes (depending on dish and oven temp). Stick a toothpick into the center of the dish, if it is fully clean then they are done.
9. Let cool for 15 minutes, then cut into brownies and enjoy!