Vegan Cocoa Tofu Brownies

Lalaloula's Note:

This recipe comes from I.C.Moskowitz's and T.H.Romero's lovely book "Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar" and is just wonderful! Its chocolatey, fudgy and yummy! Mmmm! :) Feel free to add in chopped nuts, chocolate chips or coconut flakes. Ive also posted a healthified version of this recipe for those of us watching their weight.

• Total Time: 37 mins
• Prep Time: 12 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 brownies

• 3 ounces firm silken tofu
• 1/4 cup non-dairy milk (like e.g. soy)
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Puree the tofu, non-dairy milk and oil until smooth and fluffy. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Use a fork to vigorously mix in the sugar and vanilla.
2. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder and salt.
3. Use a spatula to mix batter until smooth. Transfer to an 8X8 greased baking pan and smooth out the top.
4. Bake in the preheated oven at 325°F/150°C for 25 minutes or until set.
5. Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
6. Enjoy.

Reviews

[boyzbymommy]

I agree with the other comment, 3 batches can come out of 1 package of Tofu.

I substituted Peppermint extract for the Vanilla
I substituted Rice Flour for White Flour
I substituted Carob Powder for Cocoa Powder
I didn't add Salt

I turned this recipe into Gluten Free and it was amazing! I'm hoping to recreate it with honey instead of the sugar though. What a simple recipe!

I did however discover that it took 45 minutes to cook.

[Elmotoo]

EXCELLENT & easy! I couldn't find firm silken so i used soft tofu. the 1st batch was really thick going in to the pan but came out fabulous. we have superb cocoa powder which i'm sure helps. ;) the 2nd batch i used about 1/2oz more tofu & 1/3c vanilla almond milk instead of 1/4c. it was more like a batter & came out just a touch better. ooey gooey deep dark chocolatey. i think i will add a bit more sugar next time. i'm getting 3 batches out of a 14oz tub of tofu. (i'm not the best at measuring but it's all yummy in the end!) thanks, Loula! Made for Aussie Swap 1/12. xo Bethie