Easy Vegan Brownies

• 2 tablespoons ground flax
• 6 tablespoons water
• 2 cups white whole wheat flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup coconut oil, melted, cool
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup walnuts

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
2. In a small bowl, stir together flax and water.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together coconut milk, oil, and vanilla.
5. Add flax mixture to coconut milk mixture and whisk until smooth.
6. Add flour mixture to coconut milk mixture and blend until smooth.
7. Stir in walnuts. Spread evenly in a prepared baking dish.
8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until brownies are set.
9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.