Spring is finally here in Mammoth and I couldn't be more excited. I am ready for warm weather and spring inspired desserts! So coconut and fruity flavors are both on my mind right now. I guess that's how I thought of these Raspberry Frosted Vegan Brownies with Toasted Coconut. These just scream Spring, and they look adorable too with light pastel pink frosting. Find the recipe below.

Tips for Vegan Toasted Coconut Raspberry Brownies

• Make sure your dark chocolate is finely chopped, the smaller the pieces the easier it melts when the hot water is added over the top. And you want it all melted so the brownie batter is smooth.

• Once the hot water has been added into the batter, you must work quickly. That's why it's important to have everything ready. As the hot water will start to cool as soon as it's incorporated and that will make the batter stiffer.

• Make sure to spread the batter evenly, this makes for even brownies.

• Once the brownies are frosted, it's best to wrap them individually so the they don't stick together (because of the glaze). Or you can wrap a platter with them on it. But, they should be in something airtight to retain their soft and chewy texture.

Ingredients for Vegan Toasted Coconut Raspberry Brownies

Wholesome Organ ic Cane Sugar

NuNaturals Organic Dutch Cocoa Powder

Mama Ganache Organic Dark Chocolate

Lafaza Organic Ground Vanilla Bean

Costco Kirkland Organic Coconut Oil

Real Coco Organic Coconut Milk

Cairnspring Mills Organic All Purpose Flour (use code MIMIORGANIC15 for 15% off your order!)

Frontier Co-Op Baking Powder

Frontier Co-Op Fine Sea Salt

Food to Live Organic Unsweetened Fine Shredded Coconut

Florida Crystals Organic Powdered Sugar

Suncore Foods Organic Pink Dye

Organic Raspberry Extract

Why Organic

Why use organic ingredients in this recipe? You all know I’m a huge organic advocate, and I bet you may be thinking sometimes, Why would I even bother to use organic ingredients in something that is so sweet and indulgent? But, that is the exact reason why you should use organic ingredients! Sweet things need to have flavor in order to be good, otherwise they are just sweet and they don’t taste like much else. Organic ingredients are more pure than conventional ones, therefore they actually have more flavor than the non organic options. Say it with me, organic means more flavor! And not just more flavor but a more true and pure flavor. And organic ingredients are much healthier for you to eat in general as they do not contain GMOs or anything artificial. Plus, you are being environmentally friendly when you choose organic ingredients!

So, I highly recommend that you buy the best organic ingredients for this recipe! You can also shop my Amazon Storefront for all my favorite organic ingredients here. Tip – hover over each ingredient to see the name. And if you want to learn more about organic foods and the difference, read my post here on Food Labels and What They Mean.