Dairy-free chocolate brownies
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
30
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Calories
2572 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
International
Dairy-free chocolate brownies
Description
The Dairy-free chocolate brownies recipe uses staple pantry items including flour, cocoa powder, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and a neutral oil to create a rich, fudgy treat without any dairy ingredients. The cocoa powder and optional chocolate chips provide intense chocolate flavor, while the eggs and oil contribute moisture and structure. Salt is added to balance the sweetness and enhance chocolate notes.
The preparation involves mixing dry ingredients first, whisking eggs and sugar until the sugar dissolves, then combining with oil before folding the wet mixture into the dry. The batter’s thickness requires spreading evenly in a greased and lined 12”x9” baking tray. Baking at 350°F (180°C) for 40–50 minutes results in brownies with a firm top that remains slightly soft to the touch, characteristic of a fudgy consistency.
Served once cooled, these brownies suit those avoiding dairy while still wanting a classic chocolate dessert. The recipe is flexible with oil types, accepting vegetable, olive, or canola oil. Chocolate bar pieces can substitute for chocolate chips if preferred.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plain flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups white sugar
- 5 egg lightly beaten, large
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup neutral cooking oil you can use vegetable oil, Olive oil, or Canola oil, generic cooking oil
- 1 cup chocolate chips optional.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at gas 4/ 350°F/ 180°C
- Prepare your baking tray, 12”x9” size, grease, and line.
- Put the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, and stir well.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar in another bowl until the sugar dissolves. You can use a handheld mixer or blender if you wish.
- Then stir in the oil into the egg mixture until all blended.
- Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture. Add the vanilla extract. Using a handheld mixer or a handheld blender, mix the ingredients for a few minutes until all is blended. You can add chocolate chips if you use them. The batter will be thick and sticky.
- Put the batter into the tray, spread it, and pat it using a spatula until it covers the tray.
- Bake the brownies for 40-50 minutes until the top looks firm although it may be a bit soft to touch
- Enjoy.
Notes
- Chocolate chips are optional; chopped chocolate bars can be used instead.
- Neutral oils like mild olive oil, sunflower, or rapeseed oil all work well in the recipe.
- The brownies are best stored in an airtight container to maintain moistness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2572 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 2572kcal | 129% |
| Carbohydrates | 341g | 114% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 159g | 245% |
| Saturated Fat | 90g | 450% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 62g | 365% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 30g | 120% |
| Sugar | 286g | 572% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.