Easy Vegan Brownies Recipe
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4.9
Easy Vegan Brownies Recipe
Description
The Easy Vegan Brownies Recipe blends whole wheat pastry flour with cocoa powder and a mix of sweeteners including powdered sugar, coconut sugar, and maple syrup for balanced sweetness and depth. The addition of instant espresso powder boosts the chocolate notes without a coffee taste, while the batter includes melted semi-sweet chocolate for extra fudginess. The recipe incorporates chopped walnuts and mini vegan chocolate chips for texture. Baking at 350°F for around 22-24 minutes yields a brownie that is firm with a tender interior. These vegan brownies provide a rich, chocolatey dessert that does not rely on dairy or eggs.
The preparation involves combining dry ingredients separately and melting wet ingredients with chocolate to create a smooth batter. Folding in nuts and chips before baking ensures evenly distributed flavors and textures. The thicker batter can be spread or pressed into a pan for even cooking. The brownies can be customized with additional ingredients like nuts, seeds, or spices to suit personal preferences.
These brownies serve well as a snack or dessert and are suitable for vegan eating plans. Their hearty texture and flavor can be enjoyed on their own or accompanied by plant-based milk or fruit. Adjusting sweetness or mix-ins allows flexibility in the recipe to cater to different tastes or special occasions.
Ingredients
Dry:
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour or whole wheat flour or spelt flour, 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch or cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1-2 tbsp less for less sweet, I use ground raw sugar that I blend in a blender, fine
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
Wet:
- 3.5 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks or bar, more the merrier/fudgier, vegan
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp instant espresso or coffee
- 3 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Additions:
- 3 Tbsp chocolate chips vegan, mini
- 3 tbsp walnuts chopped, or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180ºc.
- In a bowl, add all the dry ingredients and whisk really well. *Pulse the sugar and coconut sugar a few times in a blender to make a powder if needed and then mix in. Large granules in sugar might add a texture to the brownie.
- Heat the maple syrup and water in a pan or microwave until hot. Add the semi sweet chocolate and mix until all the chocolate melts and is smooth. Add the vanilla, coffee and oil and mix in.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix to just about combined. It will be a stiff batter, stiffer as it gets cold. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts or other additions.
- Drop the mixture onto a parchment lined or greased or well floured brownie pan. Spread the mixture evenly using a spatula if needed. I used greased hands to move and press for an even thickness. Sprinkle any toppings if you like like chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, crushed candy cane and press in.
- Bake for 22 to 24 minutes. Check with a toothpick about an inch from the edge. The toothpick should not come out liquid. The center might come out liquid, which is ok. Do not over bake. Check every 2 minutes if adding more baking time.
- Cool for atleast 15 minutes if you can before moving them out of the dish. Slice and serve. To store, slice and store in a container with a lid on the counter for upto 2 days.
Notes
- Substitute walnuts with other nuts or seeds like pecans or sunflower seeds as desired.
- Enhance the brownies for holidays by adding crushed candy canes, cranberries, or ginger with warm spices.
- Nutritional values are calculated per single serving to guide portion control.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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