Published December 31. 2009 01:02PM
This recipe from Alicia Silverstone's "The Kind Diet," is whole grain and vegan, but tastes decadent.
If you buy raw walnuts, toast them by spreading on a baking sheet. Place in a 350 F oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant. Stir once or twice as they toast.Coffee Fudge BrowniesServings: 12For the brownies:cup whole-wheat pastry flourcup brown rice flour1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups maple sugarcup soy/rice milk blend (or any nondairy milk)cup brewed decaf coffee1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and choppedFor the glaze:1 1/2 cups grain-sweetened, nondairy chocolate or carob chips1/2 cup Earth Balance (or other vegan) butterHeat the oven to 325 F. Coat an 8- or 9-inch-square baking pan with oil or cooking spray.In a large bowl, sift together both flours, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in maple sugar.In a separate bowl, stir together the milk, coffee and oil. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir to mix well. Stir in the walnuts, then pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean.Place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely.Once the brownies have cooled, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan bring about 1 inch of water to a boil. Set a stainless steel bowl over it. Add the chocolate chips and butter to the bowl and stir until melted and smooth.Pour the warm glaze over the entire pan of brownies, smoothing it over the surface. Chill until the glaze has set, about 1 hour.(Recipe from Alicia Silverstone's "The Kind Diet," Rodale, 2009)
It is no sacrifice to indulge in these whole-grain and dairy-free coffee fudge brownies from Alicia Silverstone's "The Kind Diet". Serve with soy milk and vegan and non-vegans alike will love the moist, chocolaty treat. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)