Maple Walnut Brownies

This recipe is from the cookbook "How It All Vegan."

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 6 large brownies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups flour
• 1⁄3 cup cocoa powder or 1⁄3 cup carob powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 1⁄4 cup  apple juice or 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup  oil
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the maple syrup, juice, oil, vanilla, and walnuts and mix together gently until just mixed.
4. Spoon into a lightly oiled 8x8 pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
5. Test with a knife to see if done.