Preheat oven to 350F. Steep kava in filtered water for 20 minutes. Strain and save liquid.
Place Dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Place Wet ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Combine all ingredients including Kava Tea and mix well.
Place batter into a parchment paper-lined 9x13 inch baking pan, bake until top is slightly crispy and a toothpick comes out of the center dry, approximately 40-45 minutes. (If you poke a chocolate chip, try again). Allow to cool and top with shredded toasted coconut before serving.
Variations
Serve warm with soy or rice ice cream.
Replace chocolate chips and cocoa powder with carob.
Top with pieces of environmentally-friendly sugar free chocolate.
For Peanut or Almond Butter Fudge Brownies Combine 1 cup of nut butter and 3/4 cup maple syrup in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Pour 1/2 of brownie batter into the baking pan and bake for approximately 15 minutes. Layer nut butter mixture on top of this, pour in remaining batter and continue to bake for 30 minutes.
Replace chocolate chips with carob chips or dried fruits.
Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa or carob powder to above. Try adding 1 tablespoon spirulina.
Recipe provided by
Vegan Fusion