Vegan Brownies

Vegan Peanut

Butter Brownies

By Emma Walton-Moore

Whether we’re vegan, vegetarian or fullblown carnivore, many of us are trying to cut down on the amount of animal products we eat. And a plant-based diet doesn’t have to leave you hungry or without sweet treats! These brownies are every bit as decadent as their dairyladen counterparts.

INGREDIENTS 2 ripe bananas 100g caster sugar 75g light brown sugar 3 tbsp oil (unflavoured oil like rapeseed, sunflower or canola) 3 tbsp non-dairy milk 4 tbsp peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, your choice) 100g self-raising flour 4 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened 50g dark chocolate chips

METHOD 1. Preheat your oven to 160C / 180C / 350F / Gas Mark 4. 2. Line a 23 x 23cm (9” x 9”) cake tin or brownie pan with greaseproof paper. 3. Mash the bananas in a large bowl using a fork. 4. Add the sugar, oil, milk and just 1 tbsp of the peanut butter, then mix until combined. 5. Mix in the flour, cocoa powder and chocolate chips. 6. Pour the brownie batter into the lined tin. 7. Heat the remaining peanut butter in the microwave for 30-45 seconds until runny, then drizzle over the top of the batter. Swirl in using a skewer. 8. Bake for approx 30 minutes, until the brownies start shrinking away from the sides of the tin. The centre should feel a bit springy and a skewer inserted should come out cleanly. 9. Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting and serving.