Description
Easy Vegan Brownies offer a quick and indulgent plant-based dessert with fudgy texture and rich chocolate flavor. Made with simple pantry staples and free from eggs and dairy, these brownies are perfect for vegans and anyone seeking a cruelty-free treat. Customizable with nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit, they bake up moist and tender in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup sugar (brown or coconut sugar)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk (almond or oat milk recommended)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Optional Add-Ins
- Dairy-free chocolate chips or chunks
- Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans)
- Fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries
- Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of your brownies later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder until evenly combined for a smooth batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the plant-based milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until well blended. This mixture will add moisture and help your brownies rise slightly.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient bowl and gently stir just until no dry flour remains. Be careful not to overmix to keep the brownies tender.
- Add Extras and Bake: Fold in any optional additions like chocolate chips or nuts. Spread the batter evenly in your prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Test doneness with a toothpick – it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the batter mix smoothly and bake evenly.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough brownies.
- Check for doneness a few minutes early to prevent overbaking.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor and color.
- Let brownies cool completely before cutting to allow them to firm up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan brownies, plant-based dessert, fudgy brownies, dairy-free, egg-free brownies, quick vegan dessert, gluten-free brownies option
