Decadent Vegan Dark- Choco Brownies

no animals were compromised in the creation of this dessert, however the taste is completely indulgent! this batch is also on the smaller side, so if you're serving 4 or less, it's perfect.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  cup  natural  unbleached cane sugar or 1  cup  regular white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup vegan margarine (melted)
• 2  tablespoons ground flax seeds
• 6  tablespoons water
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  unsweetened dark chocolate
• 1⁄2 cup pecans or 1⁄2 cup  other  nuts (optional)

Directions

1. combine ground flax seeds with water, whisk and set aside.
2. combine the rest of the ingredients, adding butter last.
3. mix in flax and water combo after it has thickened (couple minutes).
4. grease 8" x 8" pan (or something of similar size) and spread in batter.
5. bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes, give or take.
6. check brownies regularly to see if they're done (should feel springy and solid in center).
7. share!