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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a large microwave safe bowl, melt the coconut oil in microwave, about 1 minute. Stir in 5 ounces unsweetened chocolate until melted. Microwave another 30 seconds and stir again if chocolate is not yet melted. Stir until you get a smooth melted chocolate mixture (alternatively, melt the coconut oil together with the chocolate in a large saucepan over low heat on the stovetop). When mixture is smooth, add cocoa powder and whisk to combine. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for approximately 5 minutes.
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After mixture is cooled a bit, stir in sugar and vanilla until just combined And then stir in the eggs or chia-eggs, one at a time.
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Next add flour and stir until halfway mixed, add chocolate chips stirring until just combined.
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Pour batter into an un-greased 8 x 8 baking pan, sprinkle with nuts if desired, and bake about 40 minutes or until the edges are just browning and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Brownies may look a little oily at first, but the brownies will absorb the oil.