Grain free. Refined sugar free. Vegan. 

Makes 12 

Ingredients

1 cup almond milk

1/3 cup coconut sugar * (see notes)

2 tsp vanilla

100g Loco Love dark baking drops

½ cup coconut oil

¾ cup cassava flour* (see notes)

¼ cup cacao powder 

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

50g Loco Love dark baking drops

Frosting:

2 Tbsp coconut oil

1/2 cup roasted almond butter

½ tsp salt

1 tsp maca (optional)

¼ cup pure maple syrup 

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C and grease and line a 20cm square tin (preferably with a removable base) and set aside.
2. Heat milk either on the stove or in the microwave until very hot. You want the milk to be just steaming but not so hot that it forms a skin on top. 
3. At the same time add the 100g of chocolate baking drops and coconut oil to a heat proof bowl and gently melt using a double boiler method. Ensure you frequently stir the mixture and turn off the heat once a silky smooth liquid is created (you can also use a microwave for this, heating in 15s increments and stirring between each one). 
4. As soon as the milk is hot transfer to a large mixing bowl and add sugar and vanilla. Whisk this mixture for 2 minutes to completely dissolve the sugar, then immediately pour in the melted oil and chocolate and whisk to combine. Continue to whisk or beat until it becomes glossy and thick. 
5. Sift in the flour, cacao powder and baking soda, then add in salt and the 50g of baking drops. Gently fold to combine. Stop as soon as all the dry pockets are gone, then immediately transfer the batter to your baking dish.
6. Bake for 15 minutes. When testing with a skewer you want to see a lot of moist crumbs on the stick. The brownie will continue to cook after you take it out of the oven.
7. Allow to completely cool in the pan. This brownie is best left to cool completely, then covered and left to rest overnight.

Frosting

1. Gently melt coconut oil in a saucepan. Turn off heat and allow to cool enough so that it is warm but not hot to the touch.
2. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and combine. Pour over the brownie then set in the fridge for 1 hour. 
3. Top with chunks of Loco Love pecan butter caramel bars. 

Notes

If you want a sweeter brownie you can double the sugar content or even triple it. These brownies are on par with a dark chocolate taste- they're rich and not too sweet so you can increase the sugar if you wish. 

We used Ottos cassava flour and other brands may not give similar results, as some brands require less liquid.