Ingredients 

• 2 large organic eggs
• 152g (1/2 cup +3 tbsp) coconut oil
• 1/4 cup (55g) raw cacao paste or 90-99% dark chocolate
• 3/4 cup (150g) coconut sugar
• 1/4 cup (30g) coconut flour
• 1 tsp vanilla powder or 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp espresso powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup (55g) raw cacao powder
• 1/2 cup (100g) raw cacao chunks or chunks of 90-99% dark chocolate

For the Icing

• 1/4 cup (60g) raw cashews soaked overnight
• 2 tbsp full fat coconut milk
• 3 tbsp (42g) melted coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp – 1 tsp pure peppermint extract to taste
• 2 tbsp (40g) raw honey
• 1-2 tsp matcha powder (for colour!)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180C (350F).
2. In a bain marie (bowl over a pot of simmering water), melt cacao paste or chocolate with the coconut oil. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl.
3. Once the chocolate and oil are melted add in the coconut sugar and whisk to combine until dissolved.
4. Slowly add the whisked eggs, leaving the mixture over the hot water, stirring constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
5. Keeping it over the hot water is key to create a smooth silky brownie batter.
6. Sift cacao powder, vanilla powder (add extract directly to the batter if using instead!), espresso powder, coconut flour and baking powder. Add to the brownie batter, still over the warm water and whisk to combine; using a small whisk or fork.
7. Fold in cacao or chocolate chunks.
8. Pour and spread smooth batter in to an 8*8 inch or 9*5 inch tray lined with baking paper and lightly greased with coconut oil.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove and allow to cool in the tray for at least 30 minutes before icing.
10. Blend all icing ingredients together until silky smooth using a high speed blender; a food processor won’t achieve the same consistency.
11. Pour and spread icing over the brownies, sprinkle with cacao nibs and sesame seeds if desired. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour before slicing.
12. Brownies can be kept in the fridge in a seal tight container for up to five days; they are best slightly warmed through or at room temperature.