Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! I’ve decided to make this post short and sweet because it’s beautiful outside and I want to spend as much time with my family as possible today. If you haven’t noticed, my go-to gift strategy for loved ones is baking something delicious, so this morning I woke up early and made a new brownie recipe. If you haven’t yet gotten your dad a gift, consider whipping something up in the kitchen. Baked goods from the heart are always sure to please!

Father’s Day Double-Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 1/2 cup soy milk
• 2 tbsp. melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup. soy milk + 1/2 cup raisins (mix together in a food processor to make a thick liquid)
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder).
• Combine 1/4 cup soy milk and 1/2 cup raisins in a food processor to make a thick liquid
• Make a well in the dry ingredients and add apple sauce, soy milk, melted coconut oil, and soy milk-raisin mixture
• Stir, and then add in chocolate chips
• Grease a brownie pan/tin and heat at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.
• Allow to cool, then cut and serve

Have a great, chocolate-filled Father’s Day, and Happy Father’s Day to my Dad, who always encourages me to work hard and follow my dreams!

-Jess