This blog is all about what’s good for your skin, both in how you nourish your body and how you look after your face. These are neither good for your skin or overall health. However, in looking after your physical health, you also need balance to look after your mental health. And every now and again you just need a brownie. These ‘After Eight’ vegan brownies are quick, deliciously gooey and make the perfect Sunday bake.
This recipe is vegan, nut free (optional depending on milk choice) and soy free.
Serves 12.Â
Ingredients:
- 170g self raising flour
- 170g light brown sugar
- 1 cup dairy free milk (I used sweetened almond)
- 4tbsp sunflower oil
- 3tbsp raw cacao
- 100g dark peppermint chocolate
- 10 vegan mint thins (I used Tesco own brand)
- 1tsp vanilla extract
Method:
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees and line an oven friendly baking dish.
- Melt your chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of boiling water.
- Sieve your flour and raw cacao to ensure a smooth mixture. Once done, stir in the sugar until dry ingredients are fully combined.
- Now stir in the melted chocolate, oil, vanilla and milk until fully combined. Mixture should be quite thick.
- Now pour approximately two thirds of your mixture into your lined baking dish.
- Then place mint thins over this layer. It should take about 8-10 to cover the bottom layer.
- Pour the remaining mixture into over the top of the mint thin layer.
- Place on the middle shelf of the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
- When brownies are cooked, allow them to cool and set for at least 5 minutes then slice into twelve pieces.
Enjoy!
I opted not to include nutritional information on this one because well, everyone deserves a treat and no one should be stressing about macros. If you’d prefer a a healthier sweet option, check out my last recipe post here.
These look delicious, will definitely need to try and make them, without burning let’s hope as I suck at cooking xx
-ROSEYGOLDBOX
http://www.roseygoldbox.blogspot.co.uk
Good luck! They’re pretty easy to make and they’re rather gooey so if you ‘burn’ them the worst that happens is they’ll get a little dry. You can’t really go too wrong! x
I absolutely love after eight chocolates! I’ve just screenshotted this recipe as I’m 100% making these they look delicious xx
Thank you! I hope you enjoy! x
This looks absolutely delicious
Thank you!
Ooooh these look so yummy!! I’ve just had to start a dairy and gluten free diet so these have popped up just at the right time, I wonder if they’ll still be just as scrumptious with gluten free flour… only one way to find out!
Alice Xx
I tried them once with gf flour (I prefer a gf diet too) and they were a bit dry and stodgy so I’d recommend more liquids and you’ll probably have to check them a few more times when you’re cooking them to make sure they’re not getting too dry but good luck! Let me know how you get on x
Okay so I’m definitely trying out this recipe this week they sound absolutely amazing! I’ve recently gone vegan and I don’t always find it easy to have treat food
Ellie
http://www.headintheclouds.me.uk
I started eating a vegan about two and a half years ago and in the beginning it sucked trying to find treats. I’m yet to buy any kind of dessert that isn’t a bit bland and gross. On the plus side it definitely makes you more creative (and a better cook). Hope you enjoy! x
Yuuum!! I love brownies!
They’re delicious!
This looks so decadent. I am not a vegan but I respect them so much. I would love to try out this recipe my dad loves after8 chocolates and knowing that it’s vegan makes it even more special.
Thanks, if you try them let me know! I hope you (and your dad) enjoy! x
These look incredible!! Will have to give them a try st some point xx
Judanna xo //
Thank you! I may or may not have had one hand pushing my dog away from them as I tried to get the picture! x
These look amazing!! I will have to try these
Thank you! You’ll have to let me know what you think if do! x
I’m not even vegan but I HAVE to make these!! Great post x
Thank you! I hope you enjoy!It’s nice to try something a little out of your comfort zone every now and then.
They look so good!
Thanks, they taste pretty good too if I do say so myself!
Omg they look yummy! Going to try them
Thank you! I’d love it if you let me know how you get on. Enjoy!
Oh these look yummy a nice little twist adding the mint thins in. I am not sure if I could have these as they might have a may contain warning for mil but could use a different chocolate instead. I cant wait to give them a try.
I highly recommend. I hate those products that have a ‘may contain’ because of manufacturing methods! Allergy labels are so complicated sometimes!!
OMG look at this! looks so so good! I want to taste it so bad! I am bookmarking the recipe to try it over the weekend! xx corinne
That’s great! I hope you enjoy, they went down very well in my house! x
These look so great! I’ve never thought about putting mint thins in them, sounds so great, going to have to try them! xo
Hanney | http://www.blogabouthanney.com
I’m not going to lie, it was one of the best ideas I’ve ever had. This was a little experiment for me, I’ll definitely make them again!
This recipe looks amazing I love brownies and after eights and I am always looking for fab vegan recipes to add to my collection, thanks!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy! x
This brownies look so good! Will definitely have to save the recipe for when I get the chance to visit the supermarket!
Jenny x
Thank you, hope you like them as much as we did! x
Oh my! This looks and sounds amazing. I am going to have to give it a go! Thanks 🙂
Holly x
Thank you! They’re pretty good if I do say so myself, hope you love them as much as we did! x
These look delicious! I want to try some vegan baking even though I’m not vegan myself. I just think occasionally having healthy alternatives is probably good for your body – plus it’s a bit of a challenge!
It’s so fun trying new stuff out for the first time and seeing what works and what doesn’t. Hope you enjoy!
Sophie
These look delicious!! Did you take that photo yourself? It looks amazing! I love brownies, I NEED to try this recipe out!! xx
Thank you so much! Yep, they’re all mine. They were pretty amazing if I do say so myself. Hope you enjoy! x
Sophie
omg I have got to try these!! amazing x