Sugar-Free Vegan Walnut Fudge Brownies

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
• ½ cups Cocoa Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• ½ teaspoons Sea Salt
• 1 cup Chopped Walnuts, Divided
• 1 cup Pure Maple Syrup
• ½ cups Canola Oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Preparation Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and sea salt. Add 1/2 cup of the chopped walnuts. Add the maple syrup, canola oil and vanilla and stir until combined. Pour the mixture into a non-stick 8 x 8 baking pan and spread evenly. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of walnuts and bake for 8-10 minutes. Brownies are ready when a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before cutting into 16 equal pieces.