Chocolate Fudge Eggplant (Aubergine) Brownies

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   Pre-heat oven to 180u00b0 c

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   In to a pan place chopped and skinned aubergine and cover with water

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   Bring to boil and then simmer until soft (about 5 minutes)

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   Drain water (Don't worry that they've shrunk!)

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   Immediately place chopped chocolate and coconut oil in to pan with aubergine and allow to melt, keep mixing (it should all melt in very quickly)

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   Once you have a melted aubergine / chocolate combo transfer to food processor / blender and blend until smooth

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   Add in all the other dry ingredients and blend until fully combined, now add in eggs and continue to pulse until fully mixed

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   Transfer to a brownie tin (greased) and bake on 180u00b0c for 20-25 minutes until fully set and the top slightly cracking

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   Using a tooth pick place in to brownie and if it comes out mostly clean then it's ready (don't worry if it comes out a little chocolaty as these are VERY fudgy!)

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    Allow to cool and then transfer to a sealed tin / tub. You do not have to keep them in the fridge.

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    You can cut them in to 12 large squares or 16 smaller ones

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.