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Vegan Brownies

Last updated on April 1, 2021 By Crazy Vegan 29 Comments

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These vegan brownies are so gooey and fudgy, they truly are better than boxed mixes! Made with simple ingredients, they have gorgeous crinkly tops and chewy edges. 

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Vegan Brownies

When it comes to classic vegan desserts, my favorite recipes to make are chocolate cupcakes, blondies, and these easy vegan brownies.

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    If I could pick one dessert to eat for the rest of my life, it would be brownies. Since going vegan, I’ve struggled to find a good vegan brownie recipe that tasted like the ones I grew up with. Most of them were too cakey, some were too fudgy (to the point that you couldn’t even pick them up) and some were just downright nasty!

    As such, I made it a personal mission to create vegan brownies that tasted like boxed mix brownies. After multiple attempts and getting feedback from all my friends, I have finally perfected them.

    Now, these truly are the BEST vegan brownies you’ll ever make and eat. They use simple ingredients- No flax eggs, chia eggs, or any crazy to find ingredients. They are gooey, fudgy, and have gorgeous crinkly tops. I love bringing these brownies around to dinner parties and events because NO ONE believes me when I say that they are vegan!

    How to make the best vegan brownies

    The Ingredients

    • Cocoa powder– Unsweetened and Dutch processed cocoa powder. For richer brownies, you can use dark cocoa powder.
    • Vegan chocolate– Your favorite vegan chocolate bar, chopped into bite sized pieces. Lindt 70% or higher are great options.
    • Espresso powder– Just a touch to intensify the chocolate flavor. You can also use instant coffee powder or omit it completely.
    • Salt– brings out the sweetness of all the other ingredients.
    • Boiling water– Poured over the chocolate ingredients to create a very thin syrup.
    • Coconut oil– Melted coconut oil.
    • Sugar– I used white sugar, but any granulated sweetener can be used.
    • Vanilla extract– A must for any good brownie or blondie.
    • All purpose flour– Also known as plain flour. Sift your flour prior to adding it to the mixture, to ensure there are no clumps throughout.
    • Baking powder– Gives some rise and structure to the brownies.
    • Vegan chocolate– To give extra mouthfuls of chocolate throughout.

    The Instructions

    Start by adding your cocoa powder, chocolate, espresso powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Next, pour your hot water over it and whisk very well, until smooth and glossy. Add the coconut oil, sugar, and vanilla extract and whisk well. Gently add in the all purpose flour and baking powder, and mix until just combined. Finally, fold through the chocolate chips at the end.

    Now, transfer the brownie batter into a lined 8 x 8-inch pan. Bake the brownies for 22-25 minutes, or until a skewer comes out mostly clean. Allow the brownies to cool completely, before slicing and serving.

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    Tips to make the best vegan chocolate brownies

    • Do not overbake the brownies, as they continue to cook as they are cooling down.
    • When mixing the batter, do it very slowly and gently, so the ingredients are fully incorporated.
    • Use good quality vegan chocolate bars, like Lindt or Enjoy life. Avoid using vegan chocolate chips as they often keep their shape and don’t melt as well.
    • Use a slightly wet, sharp knife to slice the brownies.
    • These brownies are even better the next day. The chocolate flavor intensifies and they become extra fudgy.

    Storing and freezing brownies

    • To store: Brownies will keep at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 1 week. Store them in the refrigerator if you’d like them to keep longer (but doubt it will last that long!).
    • To freeze: Place brownies in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.

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    More vegan dessert recipes to try

    • Chickpea blondies
    • Tiramisu
    • Vanilla cake
    • Macarons
    • Cosmic brownies

    Watch how to make it

    vegan brownies

    Vegan Brownies

    Crazy Vegan Kitchen
    These vegan brownies are truly the BEST brownies ever- No crazy ingredients and perfect every single time! Gooey, fudgy, and with those gorgeous crinkly tops.
    5 from 12 votes
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Brownies
    Calories 195 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 1/2 oz vegan Chocolate 45 grams, I used 90%
    • 6 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
    • 3/4 tsp Instant Espresso Powder
    • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
    • 1/2 cup Boiling Water 125 grams
    • 1/3 cup Coconut Oil 80 grams, melted
    • 1 1/4 cups Sugar 250 grams
    • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
    • 1 cup All Purpose Flour
    • 1/8 tsp Baking Powder
    • 3 oz Dark Chocolate 90 grams, chopped into chunks
    • 1/2 cup Walnuts chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Line an 8x8 inch baking tray with baking paper, and preheat your oven to 180C/350F.
    • In a bowl, combine Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened Chocolate, Espresso Powder, and Sea Salt. Pour boiling water over and whisk until you achieve a smooth and silky chocolate.
    • Add Coconut Oil, Sugar, and Vanilla to the mixture and whisk to combine. Leave to cool for 10 minutes. Once cooled, add Flour and Baking Powder to the mixture and whisk till smooth. Fold in Dark Chocolate Chunks and Walnuts.
    • Pour batter into the lined pan and bake for 22-25 minutes.
    • Remove the brownies from the oven and let cool completely, before slicing and serving.

    Notes

    TO STORE: Brownies will keep at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 1 week. Store them in the refrigerator if you'd like them to keep longer (but doubt it will last that long!).
    TO FREEZE: Place brownies in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 102mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword vegan brownies, vegan fudge brownies
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      Comments

      1. Anirudh says

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        This brownie came out super fudgy but didn't rise that much and took almost an hour to cook. The oil kept bubbling in the oven so should I use vegan butter instead?
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      2. Sabrina says

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        Wow ♥️♥️😍😍 I cant wait to make these. Could I use Dutch process cocoa in this recipe??
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        • Amrita says

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          You most definitely can! <3
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      3. AYELET BRUN says

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        hey, thank you very much for the recipe. quick question - could I use vegan butter instead of coconut oil? We do not have refines coconut oil in my country and I hate the aftertaste.
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        • Amrita says

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          You most definitely can! :)
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      4. Agata says

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        Best brownies ever, you never disappoint with your recipes <3 I made them for my non vegan friends and boyfriend and everyone fell in love with those brownies! I have an idea and wanted to ask about your opinion though. Do you think this recipe would work if I added some peanut butter? I mean making some swirls on the surface, not mixing it in with the batter.
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        • Amrita says

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          Thank you so much for that kind comment, Agata! I have actually swirled PB into this recipe once before, so I can assure you it works!
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      5. Monika says

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        I have been searching for the perfect brownies for a while now. I don't really like fluffy brownies (that's basically just chocolate cake) and was looking for fudgy, vegan brownies. I've tried several recipes and they were all more on the expensive side (made with almond butter and so on), fluffy and took forever to make. However, my search is over. Those brownies are truly the best ones I've ever made, and even my sister said, these were the best brownies she's ever had- thank you!!!
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        • Amrita says

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          Monika, that is sooooooo great to read! Thank you thank you thank you! What a great comment to receive! I'm so glad you both enjoyed the brownies!
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      6. Andrea Maronyan says

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        This is an awesome recipe, the best brownie recipe I have made including the non-vegan kinds, thank you!
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        • Amrita says

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          I am sooooo glad you enjoyed it! :)
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