Pre-heat oven to 170°C fan or 190°C conventional
Mix the flax meal and water in a small bowl and leave for at least 5 minutes to thicken
In a mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients together (except the chocolate chips/chunks)
Add in the vanilla extract and flax egg and mix until combined
Add the plant-based milk and mix in until the mixture becomes smooth but thick
Whisk the mixture to add in some air bubbles for a fluffier texture
Take 3/4 of the chocolate chips and add into the bowl and fold in
Grease a skillet with the butter, ensuring you coat the base and sides
Pour the mixture into the skillet and even out with a spatula
With the remaining chocolate chips, scatter evenly over the top of the brownie batter
Pop into the oven and bake for 22-25 minutes (use a knife to check that it is baked enough that it isn't still raw inside - just fudgy)
Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 5-10 minutes before adding your toppings
Enjoy!
