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Easy Vegan Brownies Recipe

Easy Vegan Brownies with Walnuts. All whole grain brownies with walnuts. Makes 1 8 by 8 inch brownie pan, 16 pieces. Vegan Brownie. Palm oil free Recipe. Can be made nut-free.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

Dry:

  • 1 cup + 1 tbsp whole wheat pastry flour or whole wheat flour or Spelt flour
  • 1 tbsp starch like arrowroot or cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup powdered/fine sugar 1-2 tbsp less for less sweet, I use ground raw sugar that I blend in a blender
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar

Wet:

  • 3.5 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegan semi sweet chocolate chips or chunks or bar, more the merrier/fudgier
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp instant espresso/coffee
  • 3 tbsp oil

Additions:

  • 3 Tbsp vegan mini chocolate chips
  • 3 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180ºc.
  • In a bowl, add all the dry ingredients and whisk really well. *Pulse the sugar and coconut sugar a few times in a blender to make a powder if needed and then mix in. Large granules in sugar might add a texture to the brownie.
  • Heat the maple syrup and water in a pan or microwave until hot. Add the semi sweet chocolate and mix until all the chocolate melts and is smooth. Add the vanilla, coffee and oil and mix in.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix to just about combined. It will be a stiff batter, stiffer as it gets cold. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts or other additions.
  • Drop the mixture onto a parchment lined or greased or well floured brownie pan. Spread the mixture evenly using a spatula if needed. I used greased hands to move and press for an even thickness. Sprinkle any toppings if you like like chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, crushed candy cane and press in.
  • Bake for 22 to 24 minutes. Check with a toothpick about an inch from the edge. The toothpick should not come out liquid. The center might come out liquid, which is ok. Do not over bake. Check every 2 minutes if adding more baking time.
  • Cool for atleast 15 minutes if you can before moving them out of the dish. Slice and serve. To store, slice and store in a container with a lid on the counter for upto 2 days.

Notes

Add other nuts or seeds, cranberries, crushed candy cane, candied ginger + gingerbread spices for holiday brownies.
Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.2mg