These recipes are designed for use with Traci's Transformational Kitchen Recipe Collection.

VEGAN FUDGE BROWNIES

(Made with Sprouted Wheat Flour)

1 c sprouted wheat flour (add an additional 1/3 c  if you live at high altitude)

½ c unsweetened cocoa powder (or carob powder for a carob brownie)

1 t baking soda

¼ t sea salt (omit if using Earth Balance)

½ c Spectrum Organic Shortening (non-hydrogenated) or 1 Earth Balance Buttery Stick

1 c Sucanat

2 T flax egg (see page 184 ofTraci’s Transformational Kitchen Recipe Collection)

1 T water

¼ c honey

1 t vanilla (or use almond extract with the carob version)

1. Preheat oven to 350˚.
2. Combine first four dry ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
3. In a large bowl, beat together shortening (or buttery stick) and Sucanat. Add flax egg (do not sub!) and beat until light and fluffy (this is important or your brownies will melt into an oily mess!).
4. Beat in water and honey until mixture is blended and lightens a shade in color.
5. Gradually add flour mixture until well combined. Dough should be thick, like cookie dough.
6. Scrape mixture into an 8x8 pan, spread out evenly and smooth the top.
7. Bake 25 minutes. Cool before cutting if you want them to be evenly shaped, if you’re like me though, snitch immediately and risk burning your tongue. Then when they are tolerably cool, cut them into roughly goofy shapes for all the little people who can’t wait any longer after seeing you snitch.

Variation: These are terrific with ½ c chopped walnuts added after the flour is mixed in.

Flax Egg

Flax egg is a fabulously healthful substitute for eggs anywhere they act as a binder. (don’t try to scramble these or make quiche or meringue) Blending the flax in water preserves all of the volatile nutrients that can be lost when grinding or pressing oil. 2 T replaces one egg.

 ¼ golden flax seeds (you can also use the brown, it just isn’t as pretty in light colored baked goods)

¾ c water

1. Combine flax seed and water in the blender and blend until smooth (the blender will bind up a bit because it will be so thick and stretchy.)
2. Store refrigerated in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks.