TO MAKE THE BROWNIES:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a square 8 x 8 baking pan with vegan butter and line with parchment paper.
• Begin by adding the flaxseed meal + water to a small bowl, stirring until combined and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, add the melted butter and sugar together, whisking until combined.
• Add in the flaxseed meal mixture, milk, and vanilla, whisking to combine.
• Now, add in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder, mixing everything together a spatula or wooden spoon, until fully combined. **NOTE: Batter will be thick, that's OK**
• Finally, add in ½ of the chocolate chips and fold them in gently.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and evenly spread it in. Pour the remaining ½ of chocolate chips and gently press them in slightly.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the center comes out "mostly clean".
• Remove from oven and let cool for about 20 minutes or so before lifting brownies out from the pan.
• Once fully removed, let the brownies cool for another 10-15 minutes before slicing into squares.
• Serve each brownie with your favorite non-dairy ice cream, fruit, or sprinkled powdered sugar, if desired.
• Bon Appetit!