Homemade Nutella
Prepare raw nutella the night before. Toast the cashews for 15-20 minutes on a baking sheet in a preheated oven 400F. Remove from oven and let the nuts cool.
Add the nuts ad the rest of the ingredients to a food processor or high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
For Brownies
Preheat oven to 350 degree and spray a 9x9 dish with non-stick spray.
In a medium, prepare the flax “egg” and set aside for 3 minutes. Add applesauce, maple syrup, and extract to the flax “egg” and mix well. Add melted coconut oil last.
In separate bowl, mix the gluten-free flour, baking powder. Add to the liquid mixture and mix well. Add the cherries to the mixture and stir until evenly mixed. Pour HALF the mixture into the 9x9 dish and add 3 Tablespoons of Nutella to the middle of the mixture. Swirl with a knife.
Add the remaining dough on top and add 3 more generous Tablespoons of Nutella and swirl with a fork or knife across in one direction and then the opposite way.
Bakefor 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 5-7 minutes. Slice into 9 pieces.
