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This easy edible brownie batter is rich, decadent, and full of intense chocolate flavor. Made with minimal plant-based ingredients, it takes just 10 minutes to create! Enjoy this treat on its own, or use it as a dip!
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❤️ Why you’ll love this recipe
- Quick: With no baking required, this edible brownie batter recipe is ready in a matter of minutes, making it the best option when a craving strikes.
- No complicated steps: Save the beating, rolling, and folding for another day. All you have to do is stir and enjoy!
- Allergy-friendly: Already gluten and dairy-free, the ingredients can easily be swapped to fit most dietary and allergy needs.
- Easily customizable: The base of this edible brownie batter is fairly simple, but that doesn’t mean you can’t spruce it up with your favorite mix-ins and toppings!
If you love edible brownie batter, then you will go crazy for our vegan cookie dough, chocolate chip mug cake, and chocolate gluten-free mug cake!
🍫 What is edible brownie batter?
Edible brownie batter is one of the easiest desserts you can make. Using just a few ingredients, it’s so quick and simple that even the little ones can join in on the process!
All that’s required is oat flour, cocoa, vegan butter, maple syrup, plant milk, and instant coffee (the secret weapon). Once combined, this edible brownie batter is full of sweet, indulgent, chocolatey deliciousness.
However, unlike traditional brownie batter, an edible batter is made without eggs. This means it’s completely safe to eat in its raw form, so you don’t have to worry about licking the spoon clean!
🤔 Is brownie batter supposed to be thick or thin?
Once mixed, your batter should be fairly thick and smooth. However, you do not want it to be so thick that it is hard to stir or scoop up with a spoon.
If you have difficulty combining the ingredients, add a little more plant milk a little at a time to thin the batter out.
🌱 Is edible brownie batter vegan?
Most edible brownie batter recipes contain butter and milk, meaning they’re vegetarian-friendly. However, it’s extremely easy to make a vegan version!
For this recipe, we swapped out the dairy-based butter and milk for soy milk and dairy-free butter, making it completely plant-based!
🛒 Ingredients & substitutions
- Flour: We used oat flour, but you could use almond flour or brown rice flour instead. If using oat flour and following a gluten-free diet, be sure to look for oat flour that has been certified gluten-free to avoid the risk of cross-contamination.
- Cocoa powder: You can’t have brownie batter without cocoa powder! It’s responsible for the rich and decadent taste we all love. We use “natural” or “unsweetened cocoa,” so double-check that yours isn’t Dutch-processed.
- Instant coffee: This helps enhance the chocolate flavor of the cocoa. Make sure it’s instant coffee and not coffee grounds.
- Vegan butter: We prefer vegan butter brands like Melt Organics to combine the ingredients and create a smooth texture, but you could certainly use coconut oil instead.
- Maple syrup: Used in place of refined sugars, the sticky consistency of maple syrup also helps hold the batter together. Agave, brown rice syrup, and coconut nectar all work as well.
- Milk: Compared to water, the higher fat content of milk makes for even better brownie batter. We use soy milk, but any vegan milk including oat milk, cashew milk, and coconut milk will yield similar results.
- Chocolate chips: You can never have too much chocolate, right?! Take your edible brownie batter up a notch with a sprinkle of vegan chocolate chips or chopped pieces of your favorite chocolate bar.
For a complete ingredient list and step-by-step guide, scroll down to our recipe card.
📝 Instructions
Step 1: Combine the dry ingredients
Whisk the oat flour, cocoa powder, and instant coffee together in a bowl.
Step 2: Add the wet ingredients
Melt the vegan butter, then add it along with the soy milk and maple syrup to the dry ingredients. Stir to combine, adding more milk as needed to thin out the batter.
Step 3: Mix in more chocolate
Using a spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the vegan chocolate chips. Transfer the batter to a serving container, and top with extra chocolate. Happy eating!
If you have questions about making edible brownie batter, check out our FAQs or leave a comment down below!
☕ Drink pairings
If you’re making edible brownie batter, you’ll need something to help wash it down. Other than a glass of cold plant milk, try one of these popular drinks to go alongside your treat:
- Champurrado: A sweet Mexican chocolate drink thickened with masa.
- Tejuino: The most refreshing fermented corn beverage.
- Mexican hot chocolate: Made with Mexican chocolate and spices for a sweet and spicy flavor.
- Hokkaido milk tea: Creamy, dairy-free Japanese tea made with light brown sugar and tapioca pearls.
🍽️ How to eat edible brownie batter
In our opinion, the best way to eat edible brownie batter is straight from the container with a spoon. It also makes for an incredibly delicious dip! Scoop it up with pretzels, fresh strawberries, graham crackers, and more.
To make brownie-flavored ice cream, break it up into smaller pieces and mix it into your favorite vegan ice cream.
🌡️ Storage
Although unlikely, here’s what to do if you have leftover edible brownie batter:
- Fridge: Keep it in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
- Freezer: Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to eat some again, let the batter thaw in the fridge overnight and dig in!
♻️ Variations
- Nuts: Add a little crunch and a dose of healthy fats by folding in chopped nuts like pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts.
- Candy and cookies: Fold in pieces of your favorite candy or cookies for added texture and a boost of flavor.
- Sandwich: For a truly indulgent dessert, stuff your brownie batter between two of your favorite cookies.
- Flavored and festive chocolate chips: Add some festive flair to your batter by opting for white chocolate chips or limited-edition flavors like mint and pumpkin spice.
🧑🍳 Top tips
- Adjust the dough: If the batter seems too crumbly, add a splash of milk. Alternatively, if it is too thin, sprinkle in a touch of extra flour until the desired consistency is reached.
- Mix well: Due to the fact that this recipe requires no baking, it can become a bit grainy. To prevent this, be sure to take your time with the ingredients, stirring until they are well combined.
- Omit the caffeine: For a more kid-friendly recipe, leave out the instant coffee to reduce the caffeine content.
- Melt the butter: For easy mixing, be sure to melt your butter ahead of time. Otherwise, the brownie batter won’t blend and will become clumpy.
💬 FAQ
No, oat flour is perfectly safe to consume raw.
Yes, oat flour is naturally gluten-free. However, you’ll want to be sure to look for brands that are certified gluten-free such as Bob’s Red Mill or Anthony‘s Goods to avoid the risk of cross-contamination.
Yes, just make sure to heat treat it in order to avoid potential contaminants. To do so, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F, and arrange the flour on a baking sheet. Bake it in the oven for 5 minutes, or until it reaches a temperature of 160 degrees F.
🍴 More chocolate recipes
If you enjoyed this edible brownie batter recipe, be sure to check out some more chocolate-filled desserts like the following:
- Easy vegan brownies: Fudgy and decadent, they turn out perfect every time.
- Chocolate peanut butter fudge: The easiest fudge you’ll ever make.
- Homemade peanut butter cups: A match made in heaven guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- 3-ingredient vegan chocolate: The best recipe to have on hand for the chocolate-loving snacker.
Edible Brownie Batter
Equipment
- Mason jar or container
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons oat flour ($0.05)
- 5 tablespoons cocoa powder ($0.55)
- ½ teaspoon instant coffee ($0.02)
- 2 ½ tablespoons melted vegan butter ($0.36)
- 2 ½ tablespoons maple syrup ($0.38)
- 3 tablespoons soy milk ($0.05)
- ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips ($0.32)
Instructions
- Whisk the oat flour, cocoa powder, and instant coffee together in a mixing bowl.
- Add the melted vegan butter, maple syrup, and soy milk. Stir to combine, adding more soy milk if necessary.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, then transfer to a serving container. Top with extra chocolate chips if desired. Happy eating!
Notes
- Adjust the dough: If the batter seems too crumbly, add a splash of milk. Alternatively, if it is too thin, sprinkle in a touch of extra flour until the desired consistency is reached.
- Mix well: Due to the fact that this recipe requires no baking, it can become a bit grainy. To prevent this, be sure to take your time with the ingredients, stirring until they are well combined.
- Omit the caffeine: For a more kid-friendly recipe, leave out the instant coffee to reduce the caffeine content.
- Melt the butter: For easy mixing, be sure to melt your butter ahead of time. Otherwise, the brownie batter won’t blend and will become clumpy.
- Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.
- Recipe cost calculations are based on prices found in the top 5 U.S. grocery chains. As such, prices may vary based on your location. All prices are in USD.
