Gluten Free Brownies With Mint Chocolate Frosting

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 25 Minutes

Servings: 9

From . I used Psyllium husk (powder) instead of the chia seeds. You can make this dairy free by using margarine instead of butter. We use Earth Balance.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup gluten-free flour (see gluten free flour blend)

1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum or 1/2 teaspoon guar gum

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons ground flax seeds

1 tablespoon ground chia seeds

1/2 cup butter

1/4 cup baking cocoa or 1/4 cup carob powder

3 eggs, beaten until frothy

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

4 tablespoons soft butter

5 tablespoons boiling water

1 1/3 cups icing sugar

1/3 cup cocoa

2 -3 drops peppermint extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Grease 8x8-inch glass baking dish.
2. Blend together well, in large bowl, first 6 ingredients.
3. In a small pan, melt the butter and mix in the cocoa until combined well.
4. In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the brown sugar and vanilla (but don't stir).
5. Add the chocolate mixture and the egg mixture on top of the flour mixture and stir all together quickly.
6. Pour into greased dish and bake for 25-30 minutes. Don’t overcook. Frost while still warm. Cool completely before cutting.
7. Frosting:.
8. Beat together all frosting ingredients and spread on cooled chocolate brownies.

By RecipeOfHealth.com