Madagascar Cocoa Brownie: A Healthy, Vegan Delight
- Matana Québec
- Sep 19, 2023
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 26
The brownie is a beloved chocolate dessert, characterized by its rich, fudgy texture and slightly crisp edges. Traditionally made with flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and chocolate, it has evolved into many creative versions over time.
Today, we invite you to explore a new twist: a Madagascar cocoa brownie that's vegan, packed with natural ingredients, and offers the exceptional flavors of premium cocoa from Madagascar.
Why Madagascar Cocoa makes the perfect Brownie?
When crafting a healthy vegan brownie recipe, the choice of cocoa is essential. Madagascar cocoa is known worldwide for its fine aroma and rich, complex flavor.
Grown on the unique island of Madagascar, this cocoa benefits from volcanic soils and diverse microclimates, resulting in one of the highest-quality beans globally.
To find out more, read our article on the best cocoa in the world
The incredible Health Benefits of cocoa
Choosing premium cocoa from Madagascar for your desserts does more than elevate flavor — it boosts nutrition too. Here’s why:
Rich in Antioxidants: Madagascar cocoa is loaded with flavonoids and polyphenols, essential for fighting free radicals and preventing cellular damage.
Mood Enhancer: Cocoa naturally supports the nervous system and promotes feelings of well-being.
Disease Prevention: Regular consumption of cocoa may help protect against heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and more.
When you enjoy a Madagascar cocoa brownie, you're not just indulging — you're nourishing your body with one of nature’s most potent superfoods.
Easy and healthy vegan Brownie Recipe with Madagascar Cocoa
This healthy vegan brownie recipe featuring pure cocoa nibs is easy to prepare, delightfully rich, and a sure hit for chocolate lovers of all ages.
Ingredients for the Madagascar Cocoa Brownie
🌱 2 ripe bananas
🌱 125g oat flour
🌱 100g coconut flour (or your preferred flour)
🌱 100g premium cocoa powder from Madagascar
🌱 125ml almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
🌱 50g pure cocoa nibs
🌱 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp of vanilla powder
🌱 4 tbsp peanut butter
🌱 5 tbsp maple syrup
🌱 1 tsp baking powder
🌱 1 pinch of salt
How to Prepare Your Healthy Vegan Brownie
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth.
Add oat flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in almond milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, and scraped vanilla bean.
Gently fold in the pure cocoa nibs for added crunch and flavor.
Spread the batter into a lined baking tray.
Bake for 20–25 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing.
Serve your Madagascar cocoa brownie with plant-based milk or a scoop of vegan custard for a complete, guilt-free treat!
Support Sustainable Cocoa with MATANA
At MATANA, we are deeply committed to promoting sustainable cocoa practices. We partner with local Malagasy farmers who share our vision of preserving the environment and maintaining ethical working conditions.
🌱 Eco-Friendly Production: Our suppliers use environmentally respectful methods to cultivate natural ingredients.
🌱 Community Support: Cocoa farming supports over 30,000 families in Madagascar’s Sambirano region. MATANA reinvests part of its profits to improve farmers’ living conditions.
By choosing our premium cocoa from Madagascar, you’re supporting a better future — both for your health and for the planet.
Explore Our Madagascar Cocoa Collection
At MATANA, we offer a curated selection of pure cocoa nibs, cocoa beans, and cocoa powder, along with premium chocolate bars from renowned Malagasy brands like Chocolat Robert and Menakao.
