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Vegan Strawberry Brownies (Gluten-free Grain-free)

Amazing Strawberry Brownies! These Decadent Brownies are Vegan Gluten-free Grain-free and have No added oil. Chocolatey and fudgy. Soyfree Vegan Recipe

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 9
Calories: 214 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tbsp flaxmeal
  • 1/4 cup water plus 1 tbsp
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sugar such as coconut, light brown sugar, cane or other
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder (I like dutch processed(alkali processed) cocoa powder but either will work)
  • 1 tbsp tapioca starch , optional but helps with less crumbly brownies, or use potato starch
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp almond butter or cashew butter**
  • 1/3 cup chopped semisweet chocolate or chips
  • 1/2 cup sliced strawberries

Instructions

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  1. Mix flax meal with water in a large bowl set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 deg F(180 C). Line an 8 inch brownie pan with parchment.
  2. Add the maple, vanilla, sugar to the bowl and mix well to combine the sugar.
  3. Mix in almond flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder and tapioca starch if using, until well combined.
  4. Mix in the almond or cashew butter until well combined. Add 1 tbsp hot water and mix in.
  5. Fold in half the chocolate. fold in some chopped strawberries if you like more strawberry distribution.
  6. Immediately Transfer the batter to a lined 8 inch in brownie pan, as the batter keeps thickening as it sits. Spread using a spatula. The batter will be thick so spreading will take a few seconds. The depth of the batter will be thin for chewier brownies.
  7. Add strawberry slices on top. Sprinkle remaining chocolate. Bake for 23 to 25 mins.
  8. Let cool for 20 mins before removing from the pan. The brownies are more delicate when warm. Slice and Serve with whipped coconut cream or ice cream. Store on the counter for the day and refrigerate for upto 5 days.

Notes

  • Variations:
  • You can make them without the strawberries for plain gluten and grain free brownies. or add other berries of choice.
  • Add a swirl of nut butter on top for nut butter swirl brownies. 
  • Nutrition is for 1 slice
  • Nut-free: I haven't tried these without nuts. They might work with 2/3 cup sunflower seed butter and regular flour instead of almond flour. Or try my Grainfree Chickpea Brownies with sunbutter.
  • Almond flour can be substituted with 1/4 cup regular flour if not making glutenfree. 
  • ** You can use Peanut butter instead of almond butter. Pb adds a stronger pb flavor. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 110mg (5%) Potassium 241mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin C 4.7mg (5%) Calcium 97mg (10%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214

% Daily Value*

Calories 214kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 110mg 5%
Potassium 241mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 5%
Calcium 97mg 10%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

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