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Easy Vegan Brownies Recipe

Easy Vegan Brownies with Walnuts. All whole grain brownies with walnuts. Makes 1 8 by 8 inch brownie pan, 16 pieces. Vegan Brownie. Palm oil free Recipe. Can be made nut-free.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dry:
  • 1 cup + 1 tbsp whole wheat pastry flour or whole wheat flour or Spelt flour
  • 1 tbsp starch like arrowroot or cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup powdered/fine sugar 1-2 tbsp less for less sweet, I use ground raw sugar that I blend in a blender
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
Wet:
  • 3.5 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegan semi sweet chocolate chips or chunks or bar, more the merrier/fudgier
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp instant espresso/coffee
  • 3 tbsp oil
Additions:
  • 3 Tbsp vegan mini chocolate chips
  • 3 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180ºc.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

  • Add other nuts or seeds, cranberries, crushed candy cane, candied ginger + gingerbread spices for holiday brownies.
  • Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 43mg (2%) Potassium 65mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15g (30%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% 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.