Name: Fudgy Sunflower Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raw, unsalted sunflower kernels ((Do NOT use roasted or you will get an aftertaste!)); 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (+ 2 tablespoons (36g)); 1 tsp baking powder; 0.25 tsp fine sea salt; 0.5 cup pure maple syrup ((160g)); 2 tsp vanilla extract ((10g)); 0.25 cup water (+ 2 tablespoons (90g)); 3 tbsp brown rice flour ((30g) (Or sub with 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour)); 2 tbsp oat flour ((16g) (or sub with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour if you can't tolerate oats)); 0.25 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (heaping + extra on top)

Instructions

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1

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly spray a 9x5 [loaf pan] with [nonstick spray].
2

In a [food processor], process the raw, unsalted sunflower kernels (1 cup) for 30 seconds until a flour forms. Add the + 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (0.25 cup), baking powder (1 tsp), and fine sea salt (0.25 tsp), and process until just mixed.
3

Add the pure maple syrup (0.5 cup), vanilla extract (2 tsp), and + 2 tbsp water (0.25 cup) to the processor. Process for 3 minutes or until completely smooth. Scrape down the sides and process for a few more seconds to ensure no chunks of sunflower kernels remain.
4

Add the brown rice flour (3 tbsp) and oat flour (2 tbsp) to the processor. Process until blended and thick, resembling a smooth nut-butter consistency. Transfer the batter to a [bowl] and stir in the cup dairy-free chocolate chips (0.25 heaping).
5

Pour the batter into the prepared [loaf pan] and spread evenly. Place extra [dairy-free chocolate chips] on top.
6

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are firm and slightly pulled away from the pan, and a toothpick inserted comes out with sticky crumbs (not wet or dry batter).
7

Cool in the pan for 45-60 minutes without exception to prevent crumbling. Carefully cut with a [sharp knife] and gently remove with a [spatula]. Brownies will firm up further as they cool. Store at room temperature wrapped tightly in foil.