The Ultimate Vegan Brownies
The best fudgy vegan brownies you’ll ever make. With a crackly top, chewy edges, and a moist center, these triple-chocolate brownies are loaded with cocoa and chocolate chips for the ultimate treat.
Equipment
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
Wet Mix
- 2 Tbsp ground flax seed mixed with 3 Tbsp water
- 4 oz chocolate chips about 3/4 cup
- 7 Tbsp cocoa powder not Dutch processed
- 3 Tbsp applesauce
- 3 Tbsp vegan butter such as Earth Balance
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips stirred in
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment or grease well.
- In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix flax seed with 3 Tbsp water in a small bowl. Let sit to thicken.
- In a large bowl, combine 4 oz chocolate chips, cocoa powder, applesauce, vegan butter, and 1/4 cup water. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring between (about 2 minutes total).
- Stir sugar into the chocolate mixture. Add flax mixture and vanilla and mix until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in optional chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake 27–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Cool at least 15 minutes before cutting.
Notes
Brownies will have a crackly crust and fudgy center. Add walnuts for crunch. Avoid overbaking for maximum fudginess.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.8mg