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A stack of rich, dark chocolate vegan brownies made with cocoa powder.

Vegan Brownies (The Absolute BEST Fudgy Recipe!)

The ultimate recipe for rich, fudgy, and chewy vegan brownies. This easy one-bowl recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create a decadent, dairy-free, and egg-free chocolate dessert that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed meal
  • 5 tbsp water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Spooned and leveled
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Good quality
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar Packed
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil Or other neutral oil or melted vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup plant-based milk Almond, soy, or oat
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup vegan chocolate chips Optional

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 inch baking pan
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, prepare the flax egg by whisking together the ground flaxseed meal and water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
  3. Add the melted coconut oil, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract to the flax egg. Whisk vigorously until smooth and glossy.
  4. Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Use a spatula to gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. If using, fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out with the parchment paper handles and slicing.

Notes

Tip 1: Do not overbake! The key to fudgy brownies is pulling them from the oven when they are slightly underdone in the center.
Tip 2: For the cleanest slices, let the brownies cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cutting with a sharp knife.