Longest Tease EVER! Without further ado: Fudgy Wudgy Blueberry Brownies

These brownies were my first (of what I am sure will be many) attempts to calm the chocolate-craving beast inside of me. I am currently wishing I could undo the knowledge that Oreos are Vegan. But that is another story.

Give these bad boys a shot. The recipe comes from the Veganomicon cookbook and could easily be modified by swapping the blueberries for strawberries or raspberries if you are feeling wild. I hope you enjoy!

The goods:
2/3 cup plus 1/2 cup semisweet (vegan) chocolate chips*
10 ounces (1 jar) blueberry spreadable fruit
1/4 cup soy milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder...get the best stuff you can find!
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh blueberries

*A note on being vegan and eating chocolate: YOU CAN! Good quality dark chocolates are often made with chocolate liquor instead of milk so you are in the clear. Also, many grocery stores including Kroger (Fred Meyer for my west coast peeps) and Whole Foods carry vegan chocolate chip options. Just read the ingredients and you will surely find a safe bet.

The process:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking pan. I would also suggest lining your pan with parchment paper for easy removal since these brownies are so gooey.

Melt 2/3 cup of chocolate chips over a double boiler or in the microwave. If you have no clue what I just said, here is a handy double boiler instructional video that will teach you how to melt chocolate like a pro.

In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine the blueberry spreadable fruit, soy milk, sugar, canola oil, and extracts. Mix on high until no clumps of spreadable fruit are visible, 2-3 minutes.

Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir until well-mixed, using a fork since the batter can get thick and a bit clumpy. Add the melted chocolate chips and stir until well combined.
Fold in the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and the fresh blueberries. Spread the batter into the pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.

The brownies may look wet, but they are supposed to be gooey people! They are done! Take them out already!

Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes before trying to cut and devour. To jazz these up, serve with vegan vanilla ice cream, blueberry syrup and fresh blueberries.

Enjoy!

Lindsey