Fudgy Vegan Brownies
July 13, 2020
As a vegan, I have been brownie-deprived for a very long time. I've tried many vegan brownie recipes, and none quite stacked up to the brownies I made from a box as a child, with the chewy edges and fudgy middle. Until now.
These are hands-down the best vegan brownies I've ever had. With a rich chocolate flavor, these fudgy brownies are not only the best vegan brownies I've had, they may be the best brownies period.
I like to top them with some flaked sea salt or fleur de sel. They're also delicious with vegan vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup on top. If you're not sure what brand of ice cream to use, check out the results of my vegan vanilla ice cream taste test. You can also make your own without an ice cream maker using my vegan vanilla ice cream recipe.
Please note that these homemade brownies are fudgy brownies, not cakey brownies (in case that's what you're looking for).
This recipe is based on a (non-vegan) recipe from Tessa Arias on her blog Handle the Heat.
Fudgy Vegan Brownies
Yield16 brownies
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Pin itIngredients
- 3 tbsp. ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. vegan granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil (or vegetable oil)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 cup non-dairy chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
- fleur de sel
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with 2 sheets of parchment paper, leaving a few inches of overhang on each end (this will make it easier to pull the brownies out cleanly). You could also grease the pan if you prefer.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the water and ground flax and set aside until thickened (approximately 5 minutes) to create your flax eggs.
In a small saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium-low heat until melted. Add in the sugar and mix well.
Transfer the butter-sugar mixture to a large mixing bowl and mix in the flax-water mixture, vanilla, and oil.
In a separate bowl, sift the cocoa (or cacao), then add it to the wet mixture and mix well.
Sift together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda, then mix your dry ingredients into the batter.
Fold in your chocolate chips or chunks (if using).
Pour the batter into your prepared pan, and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 28-32 minutes.
(Warning: This is the most difficult step). Allow brownies to cool completely on a wire rack. Then, cut them, sprinkle some fleur de sel on top (if using), and enjoy!
Notes & Hints
These brownies are meant to be fudgy, so they may appear undercooked, even though they're fully cooked!
Sifting your dry ingredients is optional, but I recommend it for best results (it helps eliminate clumps).
Measuring with cups is notoriously inconsistent for ingredients like flour and cocoa powder; so I recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale) for this recipe.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. For longer storage, these brownies can be frozen by wrapping in parchment paper and putting them in freezer bags.
Nutrition Data
Serving Size 1/16 of recipe
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 212 | Calories from Fat 108 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 12g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 20% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 52mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 25g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% | |
| Sugars 18g | ||
| Protein 2g | 4% | |
| Vitamin A 0mcg RAE | 0% | |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 4mg | 0% | |
| Iron 1mg | 6% | |
| Potassium 105mg | 2% | |
| Zinc 0mg | 0% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note: This data should be used only as an estimate. Please see the nutrition section of my terms and conditions for more information on how this data is calculated.
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