This easy edible brownie batter is rich, decadent, and full of intense chocolate flavor. It's made with minimal plant-based ingredients and takes all of 5 minutes to prepare.
Whisk the oat flour, cocoa powder, and instant espresso powder 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
Sift the dry ingredients: To avoid lumps and ensure a smooth texture, sift the oat flour and cocoa powder before mixing. This also aerates the ingredients, resulting in a lighter batter.Stir, don't beat: When you're combining the wet and dry ingredients, stir the mixture gently until just combined. Over-mixing can lead to a gummy texture.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 you reach the right consistency.Omit the caffeine: To make this recipe more kid-friendly, leave out the instant espresso powder to reduce the caffeine content.Customize the mix-ins: Beyond chocolate chips, try adding chopped nuts, dried fruit, or a pinch of sea salt to switch up the flavor and texture.Whisking the dry ingredients before adding wet components helps distribute the coffee and cocoa evenly, enhancing the flavor.Add the liquid ingredients gradually to control the batter's thickness. It should be thick and scoopable since it won't be baked.Reserve some chocolate chips to sprinkle on top of the batter before serving for added sweetness and visual appeal.Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.