Vegan Hemp Heart Brownies (Healthy + Fudgy)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup hemp hearts
• 1/2 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Wet ingredients:

• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted) or olive oil
• 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk (almond, oat, etc.)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional add-ins:

• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free)
• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
   Line a small baking pan (approx. 20cm / 8-inch) with baking paper.
2. Blend hemp hearts (optional)
   For a smoother texture, pulse the hemp hearts in a blender for a few seconds to create a soft meal.
3. Mix dry ingredients
   In a bowl, combine:
   • hemp hearts
   • almond flour
   • cocoa powder
   • baking soda
   • salt
4. Mix wet ingredients
   In a separate bowl, whisk together:
   • maple syrup
   • melted coconut oil
   • plant milk
   • vanilla
5. Combine
   Add wet ingredients into dry and stir until fully combined.
   Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
6. Bake
   Pour into pan and smooth the top.
   Bake for 18–22 minutes (they should still be slightly soft in the center).
7. Cool completely
   This is key—these brownies firm up as they cool and become perfectly fudgy. Sprinkle hemp hearts on top. (optional)