Whole Wheat Cheesecake Brownies

What do you get when you mix a rich and creamy cheesecake with a moist, chocolatey brownie? An incredible dessert! The brownies are made with whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, and vanilla, and the cheesecake is the perfect amount of sweet. Pair these with a glass of almond milk for a yummy anytime snack.

WHOLE WHEAT CHEESECAKE BROWNIES [VEGAN]

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE BROWNIES:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 cup, plus 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup water, plus more as needed
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 flax eggs (1 tablespoon flax, plus 3 tablespoons water per “egg”)

FOR THE CHEESECAKE MIXTURE:

• Juice from 1 1/2 lemons
• 1 8-oz container of vegan cream cheese
• 1/3 cup of agave nectar
• 1/3 cup sugar

PREPARATION

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Add all dry ingredients to a mixing bowl and combine thoroughly.
• Add wet ingredients and mix with a hand mixer or stand mixer until well combined.
• Mix the cheesecake ingredients with a hand mixer until smooth.
• Pour in the cheesecake mixture and mix until it is swirled into the brownie batter.
• Pour into a greased or oiled 9 by 9-inch baking pan or non-oiled silicon pan.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until a knife or toothpick comes out clean.

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/whole-wheat-cheesecake-brownies/