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    Home » Sweets

    Easy Vegan Brownies (Fudgy & Decadent)

    Published: May 18, 2020 · Updated: Dec 16, 2020 by Mitch and Justine · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Chocolate Chip Brownies

    If you've been searching for the best brownies you'll ever eat in your life, then these easy vegan brownies are here to answer your prayers.

    We promise you they'll turn out fudgy and deliciously decadent every time. So, for the sake of God, please keep reading.

    Stack Of Vegan Brownies
    Decadent vegan brownies coming your way
    Table of Contents
    • 📖 About
    • 🍲 Key ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🌡️ Storage
    • 💭 Budget tips
    • 🍴 Tasting notes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • ♻️ Similar recipes
    • 💬 FAQ

    📖 About

    You know when you take a bite of something you baked and it feels like a blue ribbon winner? Well, this is one of those times.

    We did some heavy research into these because we wanted a brownie that wasn't too cake-like. We're the type of people who love dense, rich, and extremely chocolatey brownies. Who's with us?

    Let us be the first to tell you, we did not skimp on the chocolate taste whatsoever. We're pretty sure these are possibly even good for you. There are studies out there that back us up, so you're definitely going to want to stock up on these brownies.

    As an added bonus, you can lick the spatula clean of batter because no eggs were used!

    Flour, Sugar, Vanilla, Flaxseed, Cacao, Chocolate Chips, And Vegan Butter

    🍲 Key ingredients

    • Flax egg: a flax egg is just a fancy term for ground flax mixed with water. It acts as an egg alternative in vegan baking, which helps bind all the other ingredients together. We think it's pretty amazing that you can't even tell the difference in texture or flavor. Plus, you'll be eating a healthy dose of vegan omegas!
    • Cocoa powder: it just wouldn't be a brownie recipe without some cocoa powder. This intense and full-flavored ingredient is what makes these brownies so rich and decadent. We use "natural or unsweetened cocoa" in this recipe, so you'll want to make sure yours isn't Dutch-processed to avoid differing results.
    • Coconut sugar: this sugar adds a warm, almost molasses flavor to the brownies. We prefer baking with it because it’s more natural than traditional sugar. Fun fact: contrary to popular belief, coconut sugar doesn't actually come from coconuts themselves. It's made from the sap of flower buds on coconut palm trees.
    • Vegan butter: while you can certainly use coconut oil in this recipe, we think vegan butter makes the brownies extra tasty. We prefer to use Melt Organic over other brands like Earth Balance because it has a way better flavor, especially in baking. They are also fair trade USA and Rainforest Alliance Certified.
    Dry Brownie Ingredients
    Mix the dry ingredients together

    🔪 Instructions

    To start these easy vegan brownies off, you'll make your flax egg by combining 2 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoon of water in a small bowl.

    Vegan Butter Mixed With Dry Brownie Ingredients
    Mix in the wet ingredients

    While that's thickening up, combine all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Then, stir in the wet ingredients until you get a thick chocolate batter.

    Fold in lots of chocolate chips since you've now discovered how good they are for you. Also, tell all your friends! Moving on.

    • Brownie Batter In A Bowl
      Your batter will look something like this
    • Brownie Batter With Chocolate Chips
      Fold in the chocolate chips

    Pour your batter into a parchment lined pan, and top with more chocolate chips (for obvious reasons). We find having the parchment paper folded over the pan helps with easier brownie removal.

    Brownie Batter In A Baking Pan
    Top with more chocolate chips

    Next, bake your brownies at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean of crumbs. Let them cool in the pan for at least 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool for another 10-15 minutes.

    Easy Vegan Brownies
    Slice with a hot knife after running under water

    Pro tip for perfect brownie cutting: run a long-bladed knife under hot water, dry quickly, then immediately cut brownies. Repeat this step in between cutting sections.

    🌡️ Storage

    If you don't end up eating all of them in the same day, we guess you'll need to know the storage instructions. For optimal freshness, store brownies at room temperature for 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

    Easy Vegan Brownies
    The end result of all your hard work

    💭 Budget tips

    We think everyone should be able to eat better for less, so here are a few tricks to make this recipe even more affordable:

    • Replace the coconut sugar with all brown sugar
    • Instead of vegan butter, use coconut oil or a mixture of both
    • Opt for a cheaper vanilla extract, or use artificial
    • Skip the chocolate chips on top

    🍴 Tasting notes

    It's clear why you'll love these easy vegan brownies. They're:

    • Chocolatey
    • Decadent
    • Fudgy
    • Moist
    • Rich

    If you try these, please rate them and leave us a comment below! Want to stay up-to-date with new recipes? Subscribe to our newsletter or connect with Broke Bank Vegan on social media. Happy eating!

    📋 Recipe

    Stack Of Vegan Brownies

    Easy Vegan Brownies

    $3.57 recipe | $0.40 serving
    Mitch and Justine
    Calling all chocolate lovers! These easy vegan brownies are what your dreams are made of. They are extremely simple to make and turn out delicious every time.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American, Egg-Free, Vegan
    Servings 9 servings
    Calories 216 kcal

    Equipment

    • Various sized mixing bowls
    • 8x8 baking pan
    • Parchment paper
    • Wire cooling rack

    Ingredients
     

    US Customary - Metric

    Dry

    • ½ cup all-purpose flour ($0.04)
    • ½ cup cocoa powder ($0.88)
    • ½ cup coconut sugar ($0.32)
    • ½ cup regular brown sugar ($0.16)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder ($0.02)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt ($0.01)

    Wet

    • 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed ($0.08)
    • 6 tablespoon water ($0.00)
    • ½ cup melted vegan butter ($1.16)
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.41)
    • ¼ cup soy milk ($0.07)

    Add-ins optional

    • ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips ($0.42)

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoon water. Set aside.
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F, and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
    • Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, then add in melted butter, vanilla, soy milk and flax eggs.
    • Fold in the chocolate chips, then pour batter evenly into your parchment lined pan. At this point, you can sprinkle some more chocolate chips on top before placing in the oven.
    • Bake on 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out free of crumbs.
    • Let brownies cool in the pan for a minimum 10-15 minutes, then transfer onto a wire cooling rack for another 10-15 minutes before cutting.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.3g | Protein: 1.6g | Fat: 1.9g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22.5g | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.56mg
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    ♻️ Similar recipes

    If you like these brownies, you definitely need to make our:

    • Chocolate chip banana blondies to decide the winner between brownie and blondie.
    • 3-ingredient chocolate for all the chocolate-obsessed people out there.
    • Double chocolate chip muffins because if there's an option for double the chocolate, you should always say yes.
    • Chocolate peanut butter fudge for a salty and sweet dessert you only need two ingredients for!

    💬 FAQ

    How do you know if the brownies are cooked?

    You'll know the brownies are cooked by sticking a toothpick into the center. When you remove the toothpick, it should look almost clean.

    Do I have to use vegan butter?

    You can substitute the vegan butter with coconut oil at equal parts. It may leave the brownie a little more oily, but they'll still taste delicious.

    Are these brownies really unhealthy?

    We would not say these brownies are by any means a health food. Our approach to eating is enjoying all food in moderation. We try not to label good or bad foods, but instead, eat them as a treat.

    Can I eat them right away?

    You can definitely eat them right away, but it's always advised to leave them at room temperature for 30 minutes before cutting into them. This way the flavor develops a bit more, and they're much easier to cut into them without crumbling.

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    1. Alyssa

      May 29, 2020 at 7:01 am

      These brownies were incredibly delicious. The best vegan recipe I've found thus far but they were not fudgy at all, in fact they were the cakiest brownies I've literally ever eaten. Still delicious though.

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    2. Paisley

      May 20, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      These were so easy to make and soooo delicious and fudgy! I used Bob’s red mill GF flour instead and they came out great 🙂

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    3. Brian

      May 19, 2020 at 6:58 am

      Wow these brownies are so moist and tasty! You will want to eat more than one, guaranteed.

      Reply
    4. Dr. Moira Drosdovech

      May 19, 2020 at 6:57 am

      Super moist perfectly textured brownies! Really liked it and will be making it for sure again and again!!

      Reply

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