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published: May 21, 2022 · modified: Jul 7, 2022 by Freya · This post may contain affiliate links ·

The Best Vegan Brownies Recipe Ever!

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Best vegan chocolate brownies recipe. Possibly the most perfect of all the ways to indulge in Theobroma Cacao. The chocolate hit in a well-made brownie is so strong it can feel like you’ve just downed three double espressos in less than 10 seconds flat. And there’s the non-prep side of things. It takes no time at all to whip up a batch of brownies and even less time to devour them. The only difficult part is melting the chocolate...and how difficult is that?

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Of course, there is a downside to such a simply wonderful cake. Brownies don’t look like much other than brown, heavy, stodgy bits of brick. But think again! There lies within a simple, evil genius. People unfamiliar with the Brownie may overlook it once, but once bitten, never again shy.

The characteristics of the brownie, whether it’s chocolate or otherwise (blondies also exist and are just as yummy) is that moist, almost undercooked middle that takes very little time to get used to. This is where I always have problems. 9 of my brownies out of 10 are nearly always under or overcooked. I adore that crackly top and squidgy middle so much that I have strong reservations about leaving them in the oven for the stated cooking time in the recipe. I need to learn to just trust the process.

Best Vegan Brownie Recipe

The worst thing that can happen is that you undercook your brownies and then have a sticky brownie pudding, or you overcook and you have cakey brownies. Either way, you will still have a delicious disaster that is completely edible! To me, the best part of a brownie is the crispy edges anyway! These are just the most perfect vegan brownies to satisfy any chocolate craving and if you love chocolate desserts, you will go crazy for these!

These brownies are from the Erickson family cookbook, a delicious and guilt-free way to enjoy Chocolate Brownies. And - bonus!! - they're really low in fat! My applesauce brownies are virtually oil and butter free! Of course, if you wanted to, you could stir through half a cup of walnuts, hazelnuts or pecans, or even some vegan chocolate chips.

A vegan brownie with ice cream

These fudgy vegan brownies are prepared in no time at all, so your chocolate cravings could feasibly be satisfied in 30 minutes or less, and the vegan butter element is replaced by unsweetened applesauce.

Ingredients:

Brownie Ingredients
  • Good quality dark melted chocolate. I use 70% dark chocolate chips.
  • Apple sauce. This replaces the oil/fat element of the brownies. Preferably unsweetened.
  • Natural cocoa powder (Dutch cocoa powder), I use good quality dark cocoa powder. This guarantees an intense chocolate flavor.
  • Vegan Egg Replacer. You could also use flax eggs if you prefer.
  • Sea salt
  • Self Raising Flour. You can also use all purpose flour, regular flour (plain), or gluten-free flour to make gluten free brownies! I think oat flour might also work well, and whole wheat flour too.
  • White Sugar
  • Optional: chocolate chunks, pecans, or walnuts
  • Vanilla Extract

Method

Brownies straight from the oven
  • Line an 8" brownie tin or baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the egg replacer up with water.
  • Add the applesauce and sugar to a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, melt the chocolate and tablespoon of vegan butter in a microwave, or in a small saucepan over low heat.
  • Add this chocolate mixture to the applesauce and sauce, along with the egg replacer, and whisk well.
  • Now sift the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix well until no pockets of flour are visible.
  • Pour into your lined square baking tin and bake for no more than 25 minutes! You are looking for a shiny top but dry, with no wet batter.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
  • You can cut these brownies quite quickly, but they will be really gooey!
  • Once cold, store in an airtight container for several days, but I don't think they'll last that long!

Try my other delicious vegan chocolate treats

  • Pear and Walnut Brownies
  • Easy Vegan Caramels
  • Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Frosting
  • Easy Baked Cheesecake
  • Levain-style Copycat Cookies
  • Keto Chocolate Truffles
  • Raw Chocolate Brownies
  • Pecan and Caramel Turtle Cookies

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The Best Vegan Brownies Ever

YIELD 9 people
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
An easy and quick recipe for brownies, ready in less than 30 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 8" Brownie Pan lined

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Dark Chocolate 70%, vegan
  • 1 tablespoon Butter vegan
  • 6 tablespoon Apple sauce
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1½ teaspoon Egg Replacer whisked up with 2 tablespoon Water
  • ½ cup Self-raising flour
  • 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180c.
  • In a small pan gently melt together the butter and dark chocolate. Do not boil.
  • Whisk in the applesauce, vanilla, sugar and whisked-up egg replacer.
  • Sieve the flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder into a medium bowl.
  • Stir in the melted chocolate mixture until just combined.
  • Pour into an 8" x 8" baking dish and bake for no more than 20 minutes.
  • Leave to cool before cutting into squares or just drive straight in if you really can't wait!
  • These will get fudgier on cooling.
RECIPE BY Freya

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Devan says

    May 23, 2022 at 6:31 am

    5 stars
    Could not believe how soft these brownies were! Will definitely be making this one again!

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  2. Sharon says

    June 23, 2022 at 10:44 pm

    5 stars
    This vegan brownie recipe comes out so fudgy and the perfect dessert if you are looking for a sweet treat that's vegan.

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  3. Amanda Mason says

    June 23, 2022 at 10:59 pm

    5 stars
    I love a good vegan brownie recipe because they are so flavorful and this one did not disappoint! Love the addition of applesauce. They turned out nice and chewy and full of chocolate!

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  4. Megan says

    June 24, 2022 at 1:42 pm

    5 stars
    These should come with a warning that they vanish! I made a batch in a couple of days... gone! Needless to say I am making another. Thanks for a great recipe.

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  5. Kate says

    June 24, 2022 at 4:43 pm

    5 stars
    These brownies are amazing! My mother in law is vegan so I'm going to make these for her birthday. I liked that there aren't a ton of hard to find ingredients. Thank you!

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  6. Jessica says

    June 25, 2022 at 12:02 am

    These vegan brownies are AMAZING!!! I served them to my kids and they couldn't even tell they were vegan. I was thrilled that I already had the ingredients on hand and that they were simple to prepare. I think I'll make another batch this weekend. Yum!

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  7. Leslie says

    June 25, 2022 at 12:37 am

    5 stars
    You like your brownies exactly how I like mine! Although, I'm impressed that these are vegan! DELISH!!

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  8. Jenny says

    June 25, 2022 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    Love the lush decedent brownies this recipe produces. And vegan, who knew?

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  9. Marie says

    June 26, 2022 at 1:45 pm

    5 stars
    I'm not vegan but I love to find tried-and-true vegan alternatives to classic desserts to serve to my vegan friends and family. These vegan brownies check all the boxes: they're chocolatey, fudgy, and super tender. They disappeared in no time so I will make them again!

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  10. Tristin says

    June 26, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    5 stars
    These came out fudgy with perfectly crisped edges. They are definitely on my list of favorite brownie recipes!!

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  11. Laura Arteaga says

    June 26, 2022 at 9:03 pm

    5 stars
    Made this vegan brownie for my kids and us and it was such a hit! so moist and delicious, thanks a lot for this perfect recipe!

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  12. Moop Brown says

    June 27, 2022 at 7:16 am

    5 stars
    These vegan brownies look really rich and tasty. I never would've thought to use apple sauce for brownies but I'm intrigued to try it for this recipe.

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  13. Jean says

    July 07, 2022 at 7:05 am

    5 stars
    Love these vegan brownies, they turned out moist and so chocolatey. So quick to bake too.

    Reply
  14. Audrey says

    July 07, 2022 at 4:07 pm

    5 stars
    These were amazing- so good.

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  15. Nancy says

    July 07, 2022 at 10:37 pm

    5 stars
    Super yummy and decadent dessert

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  16. Genevieve says

    July 09, 2022 at 12:39 am

    5 stars
    I have everything I need in my pantry to make these brownies and now I know what recipe I'm doing for Saturday baking. These look scrumptious as always, Freya!

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