Vegan brownies

Method

• step 1

  Heat the oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3½. Grease and line a 20cm square tin with baking parchment. Combine the flaxseed with 6 tbsp water and set aside for at least 5 mins.

  

• step 2

  In a saucepan, melt 120g chocolate, the coffee and margarine with 60ml water on a low heat. Allow to cool slightly.

  

• step 3

  Put the flour, almonds, cocoa, baking powder and ¼ tsp salt in a bowl and stir to remove any lumps.

  

• step 4

  Using a hand whisk, mix the sugar into the melted chocolate mixture, and beat well until smooth and glossy, ensuring all the sugar is well dissolved.

  

• step 5

  Stir in the flaxseed mixture, vanilla extract and remaining chocolate, then the flour mixture.

  

• step 6

  Spoon into the prepared tin. Bake for 35-45 mins until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean with moist crumbs.

  

• step 7

  Allow to cool in the tin completely, then cut into squares. Store in an airtight container and eat within three days.