best vegan rhubarb squares

The Best Vegan Rhubarb Squares

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I love rhubarb, and I am lucky to have a nice patch of it growing in my own yard. And though I limit my intake of sugary desserts most of the time, I make exceptions for things like my husband’s birthday at the beginning of May because it also happens to be rhubarb season! I veganized this rhubarb square recipe as a special treat for his birthday and it turned out great. It’s so moist, and the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Plus, it’s so decadent that we both agreed no one would even know it’s vegan. If you’re as big of a rhubarb fan as I am, give it a try and let me know what you think!

The Best Vegan Rhubarb Squares

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 13 x 9 pan.

Make ‘flax egg’ ahead of time and put in fridge so ingredients can gel. Mix together:

  • 1 T ground flax seeds*
  • 1/4 c water

Make topping. Mix together in a small bowl until crumbly and set aside:

  • 1/2 c white sugar
  • 1 t cinnamon
  • 1 T melted vegan butter (I typically use Miyokos or Violife)
  • 1/2 c chopped walnuts

In a separate bowl or KitchenAid mixer, cream together:

  • 1 1/2 c brown sugar
  • 1/2 c coconut oil
  • flax egg

Add to above ‘creamed’ mixture:

  • 2 c all-purpose flour
  • 1 t baking soda
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1 c coconut yogurt (I am a fan of Cocojune)

Stir in 2-3 c rhubarb cut into 1/2 inch pieces.

Pour mixture into pan and sprinkle with reserved topping (first mixture). Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes. Serve warm or cooled cut into squares.

 

*If you aren’t already familiar with flax seeds, you should be. According to the Mayo Clinic, they are a great source of fiber, Omega-3 fatty acids and lignans. They’re good for your digestive health, cholesterol and cardiovascular system. I mostly use them in my oatmeal, but they also make a great egg substitute as noted above.

Rhubarb season overlaps with asparagus season! Check out some of my favorite vegan asparagus recipes, and find loads more great vegan recipes in the Plant-Based Recipe section of my Wellness Blog.

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