Healthy Peppermint Hot Cocoa Brownies Recipe
Enjoy these Healthy Peppermint Hot Cocoa Brownies made with gluten-free flour and dairy-free milk. These moist and chocolatey brownies are infused with refreshing peppermint extract, perfect for a cozy treat that balances indulgence and wholesomeness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten free measure-for-measure flour (or all-purpose/white whole wheat flour)
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup cane sugar or coconut sugar (plus 2 tbsp extra if using coconut sugar)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups oat milk or any nondairy milk
- 1/4 cup avocado oil or any neutral oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or lightly oil a donut pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat milk, avocado oil, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and sugar. Stir well until the sugar is evenly distributed.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the gluten free flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda into the wet mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are just combined and the batter is smooth.
- Fill Donut Pan: Using a spoon or piping bag, pipe the batter evenly into the donut pan molds, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a brownie comes out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- If using coconut sugar, add an extra 2 tablespoons for sweetness.
- Donut pan can be substituted with a standard brownie pan, adjusting bake time accordingly.
- For extra peppermint flavor, add a little more peppermint extract but avoid overpowering the batter.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep brownies tender.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
