Vegan Cocoa Tofu Brownies

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.

• Ready In: 37 mins
• Yields: 12 brownies

Ingredients

• 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.