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The Best Vegan Brownies

These are the best vegan brownies that you've ever made! Perfectly gooey with a crackle top and loaded with chocolate flavor all while easy to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 229kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F/ 176C.  Line an 8x8* pan with parchment paper with overhang and grease the pan with cooking spray.
  • To make flax egg - In a small bowl, whisk ground flax seed and 5 tablespoon of water. Set aside.
  • To make simple syrup - In a sauce pan over medium heat, add cane sugar and ½ cup water. Stir to combine, heat for about 6-8 minutes, and the sugar has dissolved completely. (DO NOT add more water. DO NOT let come to a boil or the mixture will evaporate)
  • While waiting, in a large bowl, add in the flour*, cocoa, powdered sugar, espresso powder (if adding), and salt. Whisk together.
  • Once simple syrup is ready, while hot, add it along with vegetable oil, vanilla, and flax egg. Combine with a spatula just until combined. Do not overmix. Batter should be fudgy and pourable. See video for reference.
  • If adding walnuts, add now along with ½ cup vegan chocolate chips. Fold to combine. Do not over mix.
  • Pour batter into greased pan.  Top with remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips. Bake for 35-40 minutes. A toothpick may not come out clean since they are fudgy.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing.  The brownies need time to set up. For a firmer brownie, place in fridge. Slice in 16 equal sized pieces (or desired size)
  • Store leftovers in an air tight container.

Video

Notes

*Do not use a 9x9 pan as brownies will be thin and overcooked.
*Ensure you measure your flour correctly
**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Does include walnuts but not ay optional add-ins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg