Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 9 votes

Salted Caramel Brownies

Who doesn’t want to make a fresh batch of gooey decadent vegan salted caramel brownies? Give these a try!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 25 servings
Calories: 175 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup of coconut oil, divided
  • 2 Tablespoons of almond butter
  • 3/4 teaspoon of salt, divided
  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 ounces of vegan unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 1 Tablespoon of vanilla

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Microwave the maple syrup and 1/4 cup of oil in a medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until heated through. Add almond butter and 1/4 teaspoon of salt; whisk until blended. Reserve the sauce for later use.
  3. Combine the flour, baking powder and remaining salt. Beat the sugar, cocoa powder, applesauce, melted chocolate, vanilla and remaining oil in a large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Press the dough onto bottom of 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is firm to the touch. Cool completely. Top with reserved sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Use the sauce on top of the brownies and not mixed in or the flavor will be lost.

Nutrition Information

Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 88mg (4%) Potassium 77mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 25servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175

% Daily Value*

Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 88mg 4%
Potassium 77mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.