Carob Brownie || Plant-based Holiday Cooking

These gluten-free, oil-free, vegan carob brownies are out of the world. Our very own Carlynn Williams teaches us how to gain brownie points by preparing these scrumptious brownies. Ingredients: 1 cup almond milk 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 1/2 cups oat flour (I made my own) 1/2 cup almond flour 1 cup coconut sugar 1/3 cup carob powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Frosting: 1/3 cup almond butter 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons carob powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Instructions: 1. Preheat oven 350. Prepare an 8x8 inch baking pan and set aside. 2. Combine, almond milk, flax seeds, coconut oil, vanilla, and almond extract in a medium bowl. Sit for 5 minutes. 3. In a large bowl, mix together oat flour, almond flour, coconut sugar, carob powder, baking powder, and salt. 4. Stir the wet mixture with the dry ingredients and mix well. Scoop batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Meanwhile, mix the frosting. 5. Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool for about 5 minutes in the pan. 6. Spread frosting on top of brownies and allow to completely cool before slicing. 7. Enjoy! Frosting To prepare the frosting, add almond butter, maple syrup, carob powder, vanilla and almond extract to a food processor and process until smooth. To view our other content, please subscribe to our youtube channel, "Hartland Lifestyle Center," or visit us on Facebook;   / hartlandlife.  . For more information about our Lifestyle Center programs and events, please visit hartlandlifestyle.com. Call us at (540) 672-1998.