Masala Chai Brownies (vegan)

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup very strongly brewed masala chai

  • ½ cup canola oil

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Preparation

• 1. Preheat an oven to 350 F, and line an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper (or oil and dust with flour).

  2. Place the coconut in the jar of a blender, pulse to mince, and set aside.

  3. Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

  4. Stir in the brewed chai, canola oil, and vanilla extract, just until all ingredients are moistened. Fold in the coconut. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.

  5. Bake until the top is no longer shiny, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 1 hour before cutting.