Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Brownie Slice

Ingredients

Brownie base

* 1/2 cup olive oil or coconut oil

* 1/2 cup coconut sugar

* 2 tsp vanilla extract

* 2 cups Self Rasing wholemeal flour

* 1/2 cup cacao

* 2 cups finely shredded zucchini – don’t squeeze out the liquid (2 zucchinis are perfect)

Peppermint layer

* 1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts soaked

* 1 cup raw cashews soaked

* 1/2 cup coconut

* 3 tablespoons maple syrup

* 2 teaspoons peppermint essence

Chocolate topping

* 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips melted. I used Kirkland brand

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Directions

* Preheat oven to 175°C
* Spray a slice tray with oil then line the bottom with baking paper
* Mix together the oil, coconut sugar and vanilla until combined and smooth
* Add in flour and cocoa until well combined- the mix will be dry but don’t panic!
* Fold in zucchini for a few seconds – but DO NOT over beat it
* Spread into slice tray and bake for 15-20 mins until a skewer inserted comes out with some moist bits on it
* The top should look cooked
* Let cool completely in the tin before icing
* place all ingredients for peppermint layer into blender and blend until smooth
* spread onto cool brownie while still in tin.
* place into fridge
* gently melt chocolate chips in microwave then spread onto peppermint layer.
* when set gently remove from tray and slice.