Gluten Free and Vegan Mini Pound Cakes

• 3 Tbsp. chia seeds
• 7 1/2 Tbsp. water
• 1/2 c. coconut oil
• 1/2 c. brown sugar (organic)
• 1/2 c. applesauce
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 c. orange juice
• 1 1/2 c. gluten free flour blend

Vegan Vanilla Glaze

• 1 Tbsp. vegan butter
• 1 Tbsp. non-dairy milk or cream
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 c. powdered sugar (organic)

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small bowl, mix the chia seeds and water. Let sit for a few minutes until mixture becomes gel-like.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk the coconut oil, brown sugar, applesauce, chia seeds, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder. Then, whisk in the orange juice and flour.
• Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter into a greased mini-loaf pan. Use a small spoon or spatula to smooth the tops. Then, bake for 18-22 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. For one large pound cake- increase baking time to 55-60 minutes.
• In a small bowl, melt the vegan butter. Next, whisk in the milk/cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Add more sugar or liquid until a thick glaze is formed. Drizzle or pipe over the pound cakes immediately.