GOOEY LAYERED COCONUT BROWNIES
RECIPES/SWEET TREATS/CHOCOLATE
A family favourite, I can guarantee you that these will not last very long in your house. They are perfect with a cup of hot chocolate or even a cheeky midnight snack.
MAKES: PREP TIME: COOK TIME:
12-15 brownies 25 minutes 25 minutes
FOR THE BROWNIE LAYER :
250g of dark chocolate
90 ml of canola oil
250g of caster sugar
160 ml of water
180g all purpose flour
1/2 cup of cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
FOR THE COCONUT LAYER:
300g of desiccated coconut
2 tins of vegan coconut condensed milk, I used the brand Natures Charm (200g tins)
FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER:
100g dark chocolate
2 tbsp coconut oil
MAKE THE BROWNIE:
1. Preheat the oven to 150°C and line a 20cm x 30cm baking tray
2. In a bowl melt together the dark chocolate and oil (either over simmering water or in the microwave)
3. Once melted set aside to cool
4. In another a bowl combine the sugar and water and microwave until the sugar is dissolved (use 40 second intervals and stir in between)
5. Add the flour, cocoa powder and salt to the water sugar mixture and then add the melted chocolate
6. Mix until smooth and bake for 20-25 min
7. Set aside to cool
MAKE THE COCONUT LAYER:
1. In a bowl combine the coconut and coconut condensed milk and mix until completely combined
2. Spread over the cooled brownie base
3. Place in the fridge while you prepare the chocolate layer
MAKE THE CHOCOLATE LAYER:
1. In a bowl melt the chocolate and coconut oil (either in the microwave or over simmering water in a pot)
2. Pour over the cooled coconut layer
3. Place in the freezer just until the chocolate sets (5-10 min)
Remove from the baking tray and slice into even squares
Store in an air tight container for up to 5 days
If you do try this recipe be sure to tag me on Instagram so that I can see and share your creation. I hope you enjoy them as much as my family did !
Love,
Georgia, abiteofvegan x