I love brownies! We had a pack of chestnut purée in the cupboard so my mum and I decided to make some simple but yummy brownies. We used gluten-free flour and dairy-free spread, but you can use butter and normal wheat flour if you like!

You’ll need:

• 200g dark chocolate (min. 70%)
• 2 eggs
• 150g dairy-free spread
• 100g soft brown sugar
• 150g self-raising flour, can be gluten-free
• 100g chestnut purée

How to make the brownies:

1. Set the oven temperature to 180°C.
2. Melt the chocolate and in glass bowl above simmering water, then add the spread or butter. Mix well and let  it cool.
3. Whisk the eggs with the sugar until fluffy, then add cool, the melted chocolate.  Using a sieve, add the flour. Combine into a smooth batter.
4. In a small a bowls mash the chestnut purée into a smooth mixture.
5. Stir this into the batter. But don’t over-stir!!!
6. Line a square (about 22 cm) pan with baking paper, then spoon the batter into it and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
7. Bake for about 20 minutes, until it’s almost cooked through (it should be a bit gooey). When completely cooled, slice into cubes.

Tip

• Put it in the fridge, before you slice it because it’s very crumbly!
• For the same reason, eat it over a plate and wash your hands afterwards!