Chocolate, orange and goji berry brownies recipe
- Date: 30-Jan-2021
- Source: The Telegraph
- Sector:Healthcare
- Country:Middle East
Chocolate, orange and goji berry brownies recipe
Not only is this dessert easy to make, it's also high in antioxidants, thanks to the cacao and goji berries (which also add a delightful sweetness). The orange gives a zesty lift and makes this moreishly delicious. I like to top it with lots of fresh raspberries for added vitamin C.
Prep time: 25 minutes, plus 5 minutes soaking | Cooking time: 45 minutes
SERVES
12
INGREDIENTS
Olive oil spread, for greasing
100g plain flour
50g cacao powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp sea salt
4 tbsp chia seeds
8 tbsp cashew butter
125g light brown sugar
250ml unsweetened almond milk or nut milk of your choice
2 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 2 oranges
100g dark chocolate chips
50g dried goji berries
For the icing
40g cacao powder
250g icing sugar
50g vegetable shortening
125ml unsweetened almond milk
200g fresh raspberries, to garnish
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/Gas Mark 4. Grease and line a 20cm square, 6cm deep baking tin with baking paper.
Sift the flour, cacao powder, baking powder and ground cinnamon into a large mixing bowl. Add the salt and mix well to combine, making sure there are no lumps.
In a small jug or cup, mix the chia seeds with eight tablespoons of water and let stand for 5 minutes. This will make a chia “egg”.
In a food processor or using a hand-held mixer, cream together