Outrageously Good Brownies (can Be Vegan)

This is a modified recipe from Vegan Planet.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 large brownies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips (semi sweets are usually vegan)
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  egg whites (or 1 tbsp. ener-g egg replacer plus 3-4 tbsp. water)
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4-1⁄3 cup  additional chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Heat chocolate chips and oil in a small saucepan over low heat, mixing occasionally until chips are melted.
3. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Mix egg whites (or egg replacers and water), sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.
5. Mix in cooled chocolate, stir until very smooth.
6. Stir in flour and baking powder until smooth.
7. Stir in chocolate chips if using.
8. Place in a 8 or 9 inch round or square pan, sprayed with cooking spray.
9. Cook about 20-25 minutes or until brownie springs back when touched.
10. Let cool and cut in wedges or squares.