Chocolate Pecan Brownies

Name: Chocolate Pecan Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 large brownies
Ingredients: 1 cup soft tofu or 1 cup medium firm tofu; 1 cup dry sweetener; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 tablespoons oil; 4 tablespoons cocoa or 4 tablespoons carob powder; 1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 cup pecans, chopped

Submitted by mielhollinger

"Whoever thought a vegan dessert could ever be so rich and decadent? Try this tantilizing confection and chide yourself for ever thinking vegan baking was dull. (This recipe is from the cookbook "How It All Vegan.")"

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 6 large brownies

ingredients

1 cup soft tofu or 1 cup medium firm tofu
1 cup dry sweetener
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 tablespoons oil
4 tablespoons cocoa or 4 tablespoons carob powder
1 ¹⁄₃ cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
³⁄₄ cup pecans, chopped

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a blender or food processor, blend the tofu, sweetener, vanilla, oil, and cocoa powder until smooth and creamy.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
Add the pecans and tofy mixture, and mix gently until just mixed.
If the batter is too dry, add a splash of water.
Spoon the batter into a lightly oiled 8x8 cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Test with a knife to see if done.
Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before icing and cutting into squares.