Treat yourself to a guilt-free delight with Blue Matcha Mint Brownies! These decadent brownies are packed with antioxidant-rich blue matcha and refreshing mint, offering a boost of natural energy and flavor in every bite. Perfect for indulging while staying mindful, they balance rich chocolate with a light, minty twist. The vibrant colors and unique ingredients make them a showstopper, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying solo!
Blue Matcha Mint Brownies
- Prep: 0 min
- Cook: 30 min
- Total: 3 hours
- Yield: 9
Ingredients
Brownie layer:
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- ½ 3oz dark chocolate bar, chopped
Mint layer:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp (30ml) milk
- 1 tsp Butterfly Pea Flower Powder
- 5-9 drops of mint flavor
Chocolate glaze:
- ½ 3oz dark chocolate bar, chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp coconut milk
Preparation
Step 1 - Mix The Base
In a mixing bowl, stir together melted butter, eggs and sugar.
Step 2 - Incorporate Chocolate
Add the rest of the brownie ingredients and mix well. Stir in the chopped chocolate at the end.
Step 3 - Let's Bake
Pour the batter into a 9x9 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes and allow to cool completely.
Let it cool completely before adding the mint layer.
Step 4 - Mint Layer Prep
Prepare the mint layer by mixing all of the ingredients in a blender until you have a smooth cream. Adjust the mint according to your taste.
Step 5 - Chill In The Fridge
Pour onto the brownie and put everything in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm.
Step 6 - Chocolate Glaze
Put the glaze ingredients in a bowl and place over a pot of simmering water without allowing the bowl to touch the water. Stir until you have a smooth glaze. Alternatively, microwave in 30 second intervals.
Step 7 - Add Final Layer
Pour the glaze onto the mint layer and spread carefully. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. For picturesque results, make quick cuts with a long, sharp knife, wiping between cuts.
To make this recipe vegan and gluten-free use the following ingredient substitutions:
Brownie Layer:
- Replace ½ cup melted butter with ½ cup nut butter of your choice
- Use 3 flax eggs instead of 2 eggs (Mix 1 tbsp flaxseed meal with 1 tbsp water for each flax egg.)
- Add ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- Include ⅓ cup applesauce
- Use ½ cup coconut sugar instead of ¾ cup
Mint Layer:
- Use 1 cup cashews (soaked in water for 12 hours) instead of ½ cup unsalted butter
- Replace 2 cups powdered sugar with 2 tbsp agave syrup
- Add ⅓ cup coconut oil
- Use ⅓ cup coconut milk instead of 2 tsp (30ml) milk
