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Chocolate Brownie Pinecones

Recipe by Gigi Grassia on InstagramAdded 12 November 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. These festive chocolate brownie pinecones combine a protein‑packed black‑bean brownie base with crunchy chocolate‑coated cornflake "scales" and a dusting of icing‑sugar snow. The result is a soft, fudgy dessert that looks as playful as it tastes, perfect for a vegan Christmas celebration.

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Method

  1. Blend the cooked black beans, maple syrup, soy milk, olive oil, cacao powder, oat bran, baking powder, and dark chocolate chips until smooth.

  2. Spread the batter into a lined baking tray and bake until a fudgy brownie texture is set (about 20 minutes).

  3. While the brownie cools, melt additional dark chocolate and dip cornflakes (or almond slices) to create chocolate "scales" for the pinecone shape.

  4. Cut the baked brownie into cone shapes, press the chocolate‑coated cornflakes onto the sides to form pinecone scales, and sprinkle with icing sugar for a snowy effect.

  5. Serve the chocolate brownie pinecones warm or at room temperature.

Tips while you cook

Blend thoroughly
Combine all ingredients in the blender until the mixture is smooth.
Watch the bake time
Bake until the brownie reaches a fudgy texture, about 20 minutes.
Cool before shaping
Allow the baked brownie to cool before cutting into cones and adding chocolate scales.
Press scales firmly
Press the chocolate‑coated cornflakes onto the sides of each cone before sprinkling icing sugar.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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