The richest, fudgiest vegan brownies ever. The BEST vegan brownies are decadent and moist with deep chocolate flavor and soul-satisfying chocolate fudginess.
Fudgy, Moist and Decadent: the BEST Vegan Brownies Have it All
Today’s recipe for the BEST vegan brownies are the only brownie recipe you’ll ever need. These brownies are decadent, fudgy and moist, with gooey chocolate chips and all the chocolate flavor you need to satisfy those sweet tooth cravings. The best part? They’re vegan and don’t at all taste like it. Ready to make the best vegan brownies? Let’s do it!
How to Make Vegan Brownies
But really, what’s the best and tastiest way to learn how to make vegan brownies? The easy way. My motto is to always keep things simple and easy, so that’s how we’re gonna make the best vegan brownies. Don’t worry, we won’t miss out on an indulgent fudgy factor or mouthwatering moistness. It’s all here folks!
Preheat, Line & Flax it Up
The two things I do before I start any recipe is preheat the oven and make my flax eggs. Head on over to your oven and preheat it to 325°F. Then, line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or greased foil. Lastly, mix up your flax eggs. This way, it’ll have set for when you’re ready to whisk it into the brownie batter. Set aside.
Hint 💡 Learn how to make flax eggs.
Whisk
Grab a medium bowl and add in the almond butter, brown sugar, maple syrup and coconut oil. You’ll want to whisk these ingredients together until you get a sticky mixture, like caramel.
Add
Begin adding cocoa powder in ¼ cup increments, giving your whisk the time to slowly incorporate the cocoa powder. Continue until it’s shiny and smooth. Add in the flax eggs, vanilla, and salt. Whisk a few times to combine.
Fold
Add the flour. Using a rubber spatula, stir and fold in the flour until no flour patches remain. The batter will be super thick, which is why we’re not using a whisk here. Fold in vegan chocolate chips.
Pour
Pour your vegan brownie batter into the prepped pan. Smooth brownie batter into an even layer.
Bake, Cool, Slice and Enjoy
Bake brownies for about 30 minutes. Cool, slice and enjoy the very best vegan brownies ever!
Ingredient Substitutions for the Best Vegan Brownies
Isn’t it the best when you have everything you need for a recipe on hand? And totally the worst when you don’t? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Here are a list of the ingredients needed to make the best vegan brownies, along with the best ingredient substitutions.
- Almond Butter: feel free to substitute this ingredient with your favorite nut butter. I like using peanut butter or even cashew butter. I know some readers have used sunflower seed butter with success, too. 🙂 Just make sure to use an unsalted, natural nut or seed butter to keep the recipe as close to the original as possible. And, bear in mind that the flavor of the nut butter you use will come through in the brownies (except for almond butter, which is neutral).
- Dark Brown Sugar or Coconut Sugar: either sugar will work, but what if you don’t have either? You can try using organic cane sugar instead. But truly, one of these will work best.
- Pure Maple Syrup: some readers have tried using brown rice syrup with success. I haven’t tried it myself, so proceed with caution if you do. 😉
- Coconut Oil: melted vegan butter will probably work just fine. Some readers have also used avocado oil and canola oil. If you use either of those, or something else, let me know how it works out!
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: you can absolutely use raw cacao powder here. I’ve made this brownie recipe tons of times with raw cacao powder and it works just the same.
- Flax Eggs: easily sub the flax eggs in these vegan brownies with chia eggs or egg replacer.
- Almond Extract: I love the complex flavor that almond extract adds to the best vegan brownies, but you can use pure vanilla extract.
- Salt: if you don’t want salt at all, you can leave this one out. If you like it with a bit more salt, you can try ¼ teaspoon + 1/8 teaspoon of salt. I fear that ½ teaspoon total will be too much. Or, you can sprinkle sea salt on top of the brownies before serving.
- White Whole Wheat Flour: feel free to use oat flour in place of this ingredient, as the texture will be pretty much the same. Here’s how to make oat flour.
Hot or Cold: How Shall I Enjoy My Vegan Brownies?
Hot (well, Warm)
A popular option—enjoying your brownie practically fresh from the oven. You can also warm up your brownies by popping them into the microwave for about 10-seconds. This warm vegan brownie will be soft, with gooey chocolate chips and rich texture.
Cold
My sister loves putting any and all desserts into the freezer. Reason being that colder treats can sometimes be yummier. If you want to place your brownies in the freezer, then you’ll be gently nibbling on a very firm brownie while the heat from you mouth melts the treat. If you want to put your brownies into the fridge, you’re looking at a firmer vegan brownie, with almost a cosmic brownie consistency–think firm and dense, but soft enough to sink your teeth into.
The Very Best Vegan Brownie Recipes
- Vegan Gluten Free Brownies (GF, Dairy Free)
- Paleo Vegan Brownies Recipe
- Vegan Banana Brownies Recipe
- No Bake Vegan Brownies
- Fudgy Vegan Brownies – 6 Ways
Tools You Need
How Do You Like ‘Em?
How’d you like the best vegan brownies ever? Just know, it means the world to me when you take the time to comment, rate the recipe and let me know what you think. Your positive feedback is what keeps me going (and helps me to get better). ‘Til our next vegan adventure…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Best Vegan Brownies Recipe – Easy ‘n Moist!
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 9-16 brownies 1x
Description
Best Vegan Brownies Recipe: easy & moist homemade vegan brownies—the BEST vegan chocolate brownies ever! Rich chocolate flavor, fudgy center and made from scratch!
Ingredients
Best Vegan Brownies
- ¼ cup natural, unsalted creamy almond butter or other nut butter
- ½ cup organic dark brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder or raw cacao powder
- 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water whisked together, set for 15 mins)
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract or pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour or oat flour
Add-in
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond butter, brown sugar, maple syrup and melted coconut oil. Whisk until it resembles caramel.
- Add cocoa powder in ¼ cup increments, whisking until shiny and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add in flax eggs, extract, and salt. Stir just a few times to gently incorporate.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold in flour until you get the consistency of soft dough or very thick batter, and no flour patches remain.
- Fold in vegan chocolate chips. Pour batter into pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth batter into an even layer.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes. Mine took 30 minutes. Cool for 1 hour, or until completely cool.* Slice into 9-16 brownies. Enjoy!
Delicious Vegan Brownie Recipes
- Paleo Vegan Brownies (Gluten Free) – brownies made with almond flour
- Vegan Gluten Free Brownies
- Vegan Banana Brownies Recipe 🍌
- No Bake Vegan Brownies
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Notes
Where to Buy Ingredients: Vegan Chocolate Chips | Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | Almond Butter | Coconut Sugar | Pure Maple Syrup | Ground Flaxseed | Pure Almond Extract
*Brownies will be very fudgy and gooey after the first 2 hours of cooling. If you like them firmer, allow to cool & set for an extra 2-4 hours before enjoying. Or, after cooling completely, chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours and enjoy.
Storing Instructions: Store brownies in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator if you like them firm.
Freezing Instructions: These brownies freeze well. Store in an airtight, freezer-friendly container for up to a month. Thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before enjoying. Or, heat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until warm.
Recommended Tools: 8-inch baking pan | unbleached parchment paper | glass mixing bowls | my favorite prep bowls
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: vegan brownies, best vegan brownies
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I am not much of a brownie person, usually too sweet. These are amazing and so are you for coming up with these awesome recipes that I can actually have 😊. I bought oat flour and it worked perfectly (couldn’t find white whole wheat). Ran out of almond butter and used peanut (which I can barely taste). Used regular eggs and vanilla. Now, if I could just stop eating these… they are soooo good. 😌
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Oh my goodness, can you see me blushing from way over here? ☺️ I’m so happy that you’re happy!! ❤️ I love that you were able to use the subs listed and still enjoy the final product. Some folks absolutely hate peanut butter, so I like to just warn folks. 😝 Thank you for your kind comment, Angie!! It truly made my day. Happy baking & eating! 🤗🤗
I’m in Australia and was wondering about the “white whole wheat flour”. What would be my equivalent, would you know? Plain flour? Self Raising flour? Wholemeal flour? I’m just not sure what to use.
Hi Alison, you can also use all purpose flour or oat flour. 🙂 Can’t wait to hear what you think!
Thanks for sharing this with us.
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You’re so welcome Devolina! 🙂
One bowl and super easy! I don’t share with my family because these are way too good so they get tucked away in the freezer and when I want something sweet, there they are!!
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Right?! Also, let’s just say you and I both need to hide a few treats here and there… 😉 I’m so happy you enjoyed my vegan brownies recipe, Robin. Happy brownie eating!
I have made these delicious morsels of goodness many times and they always come out AMAZING! Everyone who tries one is in awe of how yummy they are! I was wondering if subbing peanut butter for the almond butter works okay, since I dont have any almond butter right now?
That’s so wonderful to hear, Rachel! I’m so pleased that everyone always loves them. 🙂 Yep, the peanut butter will work—it’ll just give the brownies a bit of a peanut butter flavor, whereas the almond butter is more neutral. Enjoy!
These are not the best ever Vegan brownies-they are the best ever brownies period!!! Thank you so much for this recipe!! My 12 & 5yo daughters made these and WOW!! A new family fav!!!
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Aw, thank you SO MUCH!!! What a high compliment! 🙂 I’m so happy that you and your fam enjoyed them, Chrissie. Hugs!!
Such a fantastic vegan brownie recipe! I can’t wait to try it!
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I know you’re seriously gonna love them Katerina!
Look at all of that chocolatey goodness!! Those look perfectly fudgy.
So chocolaty! And totally fudgy!
These are some of the best looking brownies I’ve ever seen!
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Aww thanks Amanda!
What perfectly moist brownies! These will definitely cure my sweet tooth! Delicious!
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Exactly! They always hit the spot!
Just the type of brownie recipe I needed. My kids love brownie’s but this one is a healthier version for them. Thanks
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Exactly! So happy your kids enjoyed them Sunrita!
Wow! These brownies look to die for! Will be trying out the recipe this weekend and I so can’t wait!
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These brownies are seriously so good! I know you’re just going to love them Tania!
These look too good to be true! Adding them to my vegan recipe repertoire! Thank you!
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Haha! Sometimes it looks to good to be true, but it is! 😉 [email protected]
Such an amazing, easy to follow dessert recipe to add to our collection. Our kids LOVE brownies, so I know this will be a hit. Can’t wait to make them!
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Thanks so much! Hope you and the kiddos enjoy!
These are incredible! Thick and gooey, just the way a brownie should be!
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Thanks Alison! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed them! 🙂
I have experimented with my own creations, tried numerous recipes, and have not been able to create a phenomenal brownie… UNTIL NOW! These are absolutely fantastic and a big hit for my family. The only changes I made were subbing peanut butter for almond and I used mini chips instead of full size which I think worked out really well. Thank you for this awesome recipe!
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Oh that’s so wonderful to hear Glenn! . Nothing is better than sharing a tasty dessert with your family. Thank you for taking the time to let me know!
do you think you could use tahini in place of the almond or peanut butter?
Hi Angie! I’m not sure since tahini is more liquidy than almond butter and peanut butter. It just might work… will you let me know how it turns out if you try? 🙂
I made these brownies two days ago, and I am pretty impressed. I subbed peanut butter for the almond butter (I always added peanut butter to the box brands when my mom let me make them growing up); one of BeamingBaker’s replies said that an oilier butter might lead to too much oil in the mix so I think that’s why I didn’t achieve the same heights/thickness as the ones pictured. Since I used a dark cocoa powder and the exact measurements of maple syrup and brown sugar, I did find this was too bitter as it was. My fix was to sprinkle some powdered sugar on top. That little sprinkle went the extra mile to the perfect amount of sweetness! I loved the recipe! I may try it again and adjust for the extra oils in whatever nut butter I decide next time. Thanks for this! Super helpful to have a great vegan brownie recipe on hand with a flax seed egg that doesn’t completely RUIN the whole dessert.
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You’re so welcome Shalyn! I’m glad to hear that you enjoy the brownies, flax eggs and all! .
Hi!
Can I use liquid coconut oil instead of melted coconut oil?
Hi Jen! I haven’t tried this myself, but I know other readers have used melted vegan butter and avocado oil with good results, so it might work. Let me know how it turns out! 🙂
I made this and it turned out yummers! I was curious how it’d taste when made with PB instead of the almond butter. Does it make a world of difference in the taste?
I tried this recipe. Loved it! I actually liked them better than regular brownies. I preferred it after it was chilled.
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So glad to hear you enjoyed the brownies! 🙂
Have you ever tried replacing the almond butter with peanut butter? I’m just curious because I usually have PB on hand but almond butter is something I don’t buy often enough. So I am curious if they’d be just as delicious when made with PB.
Yep, you can definitely swap the almond butter for PB in this recipe. Happy baking! 🙂
Guilt-free fudgy chocolate brownies? That sounds absolutely delicious! It can also be Ketogenic diet friendly by swapping whole wheat flour with Keto flour alternatives, and reducing the amount of sugar. Doing this would also make the recipe vegan-keto diet friendly! Vegan-keto may sound a bit strict and complicated, but it has promising health benefits.. and it still allows you to have chocolates!
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Oh yeah!!! Happy Keto vegan baking! ..
What can I use instead of white whole wheat flour if I want it to be gluten-free?
Hi Rita! Here’s my recipe for gluten free brownies (based on this recipe). Enjoy! 🙂 https://beamingbaker.com/gluten-free-vegan-brownies/
Can eggs be used instead of flax eggs?
Yep! Happy baking Ana!
Hey! These look great!! So, just to be clear…you used regular white wheat flour, right? not pastry white wheat flour? i have both and i usually use the soft kind (aka pastry) for things like brownies and cookies and cakes. what did you use?
Hi Amanda! Yes, in this recipe I used regular white whole wheat flour. Happy baking!
Hi could I sub oat flour for regular flour?
Hi Fran! If you’re looking to make some gluten free brownies, here’s my GF version of this recipe: https://beamingbaker.com/gluten-free-vegan-brownies/
Or, if you’re already looking at one of my GF brownie recipes and want to use a flour other than oat flour, then yes! I’ve had many readers use AP flour in place of the oat flour. 🙂 Happy baking!
I am so bummed that these didn’t turn out for me. 🙁 I followed the instructions closely and baked for a full 30 minutes. They were still gooey when I took them out of the oven, but I had hoped that they would firm up after cooling for a hour. They were still super gooey afterwards and I found that the almond extract was way too overpowering. I was really looking forward to the crispy crust, so I might try sticking them back in the oven for longer. I would think a video for this recipe would be very helpful in the future!
Can chocolate chips be omitted? Thanks!
Hi Madelyn! Yep, you can leave them out. Happy baking!
These brownies are so fudgy and moist that they are out of this world! Forget calling them the best vegan brownies, they are the BEST BROWNIES! I had some spelt flour that I needed to use up and it turned out great. I also crushed up some vegan sandwich cookies and folded them in, as well as sprinkled them on top. It added a nice crunch.
Thanks for the recipe 🙂
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Woohoo!!! I’m SO happy that you loved them, Lillian. 🙂 I’m gonna be grinning about your BEST BROWNIES comment all weekend! 😉 Great idea to add those cookies on top. Enjoy! ☺️
I’ve never had much luck with any vegan brownie recipe. Every single one I’ve tried has turned out a oil-seeped, crusty block. I’m not sure how some of the people who tried this recipe got my results and others did not and got perfect brownies, even though I’m assuming we are all following the same recipe to a tee…but there you are. This recipe was so exception to the oily brick result I always get with vegan brownies. Also, it was very hard for me to find a recipe that was vegan yet not gluten free. Not that I have anything against gluten free recipes, but sometimes I just need a feel-good dessert without the need to scrounge up whatever flour the recipe calls for. So I appreciated the fact that wheat flour is used. However, the batter is very bitter. All I want is something like my mom used to make – the Kraft Bakers One Bowl Brownie recipe – but vegan. I’ve tried to veganize that with flax, egg replacer, you name it but always get the dreaded oily brick.
What am I doing wrong? What am I missing? Any suggestions?
When melting coconut oil, make sure it’s cooled (but not solidified) and no longer hot before adding to the other ingredients. I had that problem, also. Maple syrup should also keep it moist.
First things first, thank you for this recipe!
Im slowly going vegan and brownies are my favorite thing ever
Consistency and texture was PERFECT and this was my first attempt after years of not baking.
I only have one question.
I used unsweetened Cacao powder instead of unsweetened cocoa. They did come out more like dark chocolate which I love but my friends like the sweeter chocolate brownies. How can I sweeten them up and lessen the bitterness, like if I wanted them to be more like milk chocolate rather than dark chocolate. Would I add more maple syrup? More brown sugar? Or would using unsweetened cocoa instead of cacao powder do the trick?
Sorry for the confusing question ..
i have the same question!!!
I made these today for a friend who needed cheering up. I know she and her family love chocolate. Had to try one myself first to ‘test’ it as wasn’t sure re egg substitute (used ground chia seeds and was quite gluey) and cooking time – thought I over cooked them). Well they were just yummy! Very fudgy and intensely chocolatey. I only used 1/2 cup cocoa as mine is quite rich and some people commented it was too much.
Glad you enjoyed them, Suzanne! These are definitely super chocolatey and fudgy–I don’t play around with chocolate. Hehe. 😉
I did this recipe with unbleached all-purpose/AP flour, same amount as posted in this recipe, and it tasted superb, brownie results negligible from the other flours honestly. I was trying to figure out why, and I found this following article, which explains more in detail why so, in terms of the differences between all the flours: (scroll to bottom for the part about brownies) https://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2014/03/11/cookies-brownies-and-bars/
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I made these last week for my book club. They were crazy good. Mixed with some caramel chunks, they have become a favorite in my home. Thanks for creating this!
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So happy to hear you enjoyed these, PK. 🙂 Those caramel chunks must’ve made these beyond amazing!! Thanks for taking the time to let me know. 🙂
I made these today for a Superbowl treat… Chocolatey fudgy gooey deliciousness!! Thank you for this and I’m going to try some of your other recipes.
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Hi AJ, your comment made me both smile and hungry! Haha. It was probably this: “Chocolatey fudgy gooey deliciousness” Lol. Thank you for letting me know how these turned out for you! Can’t wait to hear what you try next. 🙂
Oh yes, and for you Strange and High-ish Altitude bakers-
THIS right HERE- is THE recipe that you’ve been needing.
BRING THE BROWNIES BACK!! 😛
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Hey fellow herbi-choco-fanatics!!
(I hope this isnt a repeat inquiry BUT) …. Brownies in Colorado have been known to be the death of many bakers… and I for one have stopped trying to make them all together. I dont know what it is about the specific combination in brownies- but they turn into….. a hard rock-like time-wasting disappointment.
SO….. i am trying this recipe just as it is…. i will let you know how it comes out, but I am already concerned because my batch started oozing extra bits of coconut oil into the edgy and pooled in its shimmering glimmer over the top before putting it in the oven with loads of vegan faith and wishful thinking….
Has anybody’s else’s batter looked anything like this going in??
“Of course, Cate, that’s EXACTLY what its supposed to look like, don’t worry!!” (would be the ideal response for this weary alternate- altitude plant-based baker…. :-X):-P
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Hi Cate, how did the brownies turn out? 🙂
They actually tasted a little bitter… HOWEVER- i didnt realize i was out of maple syrup until the batch was already in the works…. so unfortunately, i used a mix of Light Agave, and Vegan Corn Syrup…. i also ran out of almond butter, and had to use 1/8 cup of Sun-Butter to even it out….
HOWEVER- sprinkling a little Himalayan sea salt over top, after they started to cool, TOTALLY completed the richness effect of it all.
and the entire pan has completed vanished except one. SO- ANOTHER ATTEMPT with ALL the correct ingredients is definitely not far away 🙂 This is a killer recipe, and i am positive that the taste differences are solely my own making…. Can’t wait for Ripe ol Batch #2!
Thanks!!
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Oh, that sea salt on top sounds like just the perfect addition! 🙂 So happy that you enjoyed my recipe. I’m sure other readers in high altitudes will greatly appreciate your notes! Happy baking. xo
I found that using all natural almond butter, where the ONLY ingredient is almonds (no added oils, no extra salts or sugars, no extra processing), makes for a smooth batter than blends without any separation. Thanks for your feedback. I love using Sunbutter, too, but most brands and even those labels “natural” have added sugar and salt, which alter their ability to blend seamlessly with the batter.
Hi! These brownies look absolutely delicious!! I would love them with icecream on top!
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What a yummy idea! Enjoy!
I made these brownies for the first time yesterday… while they are bursting with chocolate flavour, I found them quite dry, rather than moist. I followed the recipe as listed, let the brownies cool for an hour or so as the recipe suggests, then cut them into squares and covered them until ready to serve later in the day. Any ideas on why they may be dry?
Hi Judy, it could be a number of factors, so bear with me! 🙂 1) making substitutions can change the recipe, 2) was your almond butter well-mixed and very drippy/runny?, 3) when you scooped your cocoa powder and flour, did you spoon and level, being careful not to pack it in?, 4) did you fluff up your flour before scooping (just in case it settled and became finely packed over time), 5) oven temperature–has it been checked? Hope this helps!
Hi Demeter – thanks so much for the suggestions. I made a second batch of the brownies – this time using a new jar of almond butter, and made sure it was thoroughly mixed… that seems to be the answer as this batch came out super fudgy and incredibly delicious! YUM… I’ll definitely make these again and again and AGAIN.
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Hi Judy, SO glad to hear it all worked out! Yes, that almond butter bit occurred to me just a little while ago. So glad I remembered to mention it! Thanks for reporting back the results. Happy baking! 🙂
These are GREAT! Thank you. I’ve tried making different kinds, but these are my favorite now!
What are the nutritional facts on these? Reason being is because I can’t stop eating them!!! Yum!
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Hi Lindsay! It’s so wonderful to hear that you enjoyed my recipe! 🙂 Nutritional facts: I’m actually slowly, but surely, adding that across my site. Thanks for your patience. Happy Baking!
Demeter, how do I even begin to thank you for these? They were a bit outside what I usually make since I have been trying for desserts that don’t use wheat flour (not because I’m even gluten intolerant) and oil (because the WFPB folks act like any oil is lethal). And I try to minimize sugar. But—-tis is the season and I felt I could “cheat” with a little indulgence. OMG! These are what the best pastry chefs would make if they would get real and make brownies instead of something more high-faluting. Deep. Not too sweet. Chocolatey. The almond butter and extract give them a unique taste. Great texture. And so satisfying.
I know you were kidding about them being life-changing, but in a way, they are for me. Instead of giving into fear—like OMG, a little oil/flour/sugar will destroy my health, these helped me embrace the positive—that a little fun stuff really isn’t going to kill us, especially with a healthy plant-based diet. And it’s good for the soul, which is health-promoting right there. So, you’re not only one of my favorite go-to bloggers (I love everything about your blog–the photos, the personal stuff–love your family—the writing, the recipes), but you’re also my therapist—helping me let go a bit and enjoy life!
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Ellen, I hardly have words for the wonderful, heartwarming comment that you left. <3 How do I even begin to thank YOU for taking the time to write something so thoughtful? Just know that I'm always here to help you... stay satisfied, be positive, and just giggle (no matter how goofy I have to be--I'll DO it!). Here's to letting go of our fears, conquering and embracing our happiness and sharing these sweet moments together. Sending you the biggest, warmest hugs ever. xo Demeter
Hi! Just wanted to say thank you so much for posting this wonderful recipe. I am so thankful you thoughtfully put something together that is not only plant-based and vegan (plus, easily converted to gluten-free – I used almond flour) but also refined-sugar-free and packed with nutritious superfoods… and really really tasty. Guys, I don’t know if it is just me, but in my humble and possibly crazy opinion you have *GOT* to try these babies fresh out of the fridge (after baking and cooling, haha). Thank you Demeter! xo
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Hi Anna! What a wonderful comment to read this morning. 🙂 I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed my recipe! I fully believe in sharing recipes that seriously hit that sweet tooth spot without being made of guilt-inducing ingredients. Haha. Also, I completely agree about having these brownies chilled! They’re like bites of fudge, right? Big hugs to you, Anna! xo
Will be trying more of your recipes (Read: already have!) xoxo
AWESOME!! 🙂 Can’t wait to hear what you think of the others! Happy baking! xoxo
I made these last night and followed the recipe exactly, but the batter turned out so dry! Impossible to whisk, nearly a dough instead of a batter, and definitely not pour-able! In the comments I see that some people had the opposite problem… I’m confused! They turned out tasty but super flat and dry. It seems like the recipe is missing an extra liquid ingredient or something.
Hi Katherine, so sorry to hear that you had troubles with this. These brownies are pretty fudgy, not dry at all. The batter is supposed to be gooey, viscous and thick. Did you switch to folding with a rubber spatula after it got hard to whisk? Also, was your almond butter runny and drippy?
I made these twice & each time they ended up flat.. I followed all of the ingredients/insteuctions so am just confused as to why?
Hi Sarah, was the texture still good? Can you explain the flatness a bit more–were you expecting them to a bit cakier and fluffier? 🙂
the texture was still good, I was expecting them to be fatter; they didnt look like the pictures.. wasnt much batter so I thought maybe I did something wrong, also the batter wasn’t as liquidy like it is in the pics.. still delicious though!
I made these brownies recently. I also made them with GF flour. They were AMAZING! No one knew they were vegan or GF unless they asked. So chewy and delicious. I also put some in the freezer and they were an even bigger hit! Never froze all the way through so they had a great texture and easy to eat.
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Wonderful! I’m so happy that you enjoyed these, Cathy. 🙂 I’ve always wanted to try making them with all purpose GF flour–good to know it works. Oh gosh, semi-frozen brownies sound INCREDIBLE! Thanks for taking the time to let me know. 🙂
Just made these exactly as posted. I let them cool one hour and these are more
Like brownie batter than brownies. Especially the middle. They are super
Gooey and unable to cut. I made no substitutions and double checked everything. 🙁 I do not
Live at high altitude. I also taste the coconut oil way more than I like. I have them
In the fridge now trying to firm
Them up. Will try the freezer if
Fridge doesn’t help. Bummer.
Hi Rosey, I’m so sorry to hear that. 🙁 Did you use brown sugar or coconut sugar–and if it was brown sugar, did you pack it? And what did the batter look like when you poured it into the pan? Was it pretty gooey and somewhat thick or watery?
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So I used brown sugar and it was dense in my measuring cup, but I didn’t specifically pack it as that was not noted in the instructions. The batter looked gooey and somewhat thick…like brownie batter. Definitely not watery. I frozen the batter and cut it into cubes so it is more like fudge! Just seemed like it needed to cook way longer than the 30 min. in the recipe, but I did remove it from the oven after 30 min. thinking maybe the cooling would help. However, it didn’t.
Darn… what kind of flour did you use? The batter should be VERY gooey, and almost too difficult to whisk. Maybe try adding an additional 2 tablespoons flour next time. Good luck!
White whole wheat as specified. No worrries but I don’t think I can make them again. I am glad others had better luck.
I made a double batch of these this morning. I used 1 tsp almond extract and 1 tsp vanilla and baked the entire 30 minutes because I am at a high altitude. They baked and set up perfectly. I plan to serve them tonight with a scoop of soy vanilla ice cream on side. This will go in my recipe file as my go-to brownie recipe.
If you are used to non-vegan brownie mixes these may not be for you. If you are a true chocolate lover, however, with sugary sweetness not being your norm, you will love these. They truly are decadent. My two-year-old vegan granddaughter could hardly wait for them to be ready and was not disappointed.
I love that you used a combo of extracts! 🙂 Almond extract is a personal fave of mine. I’m so glad that you and your granddaughter enjoyed this recipe, Melodee! These brownies are just incredible with a scoop of ice cream on top. Thanks for the feedback. 🙂
Hi there,
I’ve noticed you use a lot of peanut butter or almond butter (cashew)…Is there an alternative to these? . Could I use seed, coconut or sunflower butter. Would it give it the same texture
My son is allergic to all nuts. Many thanks Heidi : )
Hi Heidi! I think you’ll be able to use sunflower seed butter as a pretty reliable substitute. I’ve had quite a few readers use that as their nut-free substitute. 🙂 Can’t wait to hear how you and your son enjoy these!
Unfortunately, these didn’t turn out for me. They came out of the oven soupy. I even left them in for an extra 15 minutes and it was still soupy. I usually have problems when cooking with coconut oil, so maybe I’ll use a different oil next time.
What can I sub for the maple syrup and I don’t have agave syrup? Can I use honey instead; if so, how?
Hi Temeka, yes you can use honey. Sub the maple syrup with an equal amount of honey, so: ⅓ cup honey. Enjoy! 🙂
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My pleasure! 🙂
I can’t wait to try these!! I will be sure to share on my instagram account with your hashtag!
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Yay! Can’t wait to see! 🙂
THANK YOU! I went vegan a few weeks ago and was craving a brownie tonight. Found this recipe on Pinterest and whipped them up (used PB because I was out of AB). THEY ARE AMAZING. I ate a small piece fresh out of the oven; can’t wait to try a cooled one tomorrow!
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Hi Liz, it’s my pleasure!! 🙂 It is HARD finding a GOOD vegan dessert, ya know? I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed my recipe! Hopefully you love the cooled ones just as much as the fresh. 😉 Enjoy!
These were amazing! Super fudgy and chocolatey. Thanks for the delicious recipe!
I made a few substitutions– peanut butter as I was out of almond butter, and all-purpose flour because I was lazy and didn’t feel like getting out my wheat grinder that night. 😛
They still came out fantastic, and they were even better the next day!
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Awesome! I’m so happy to hear that, Lauren. 🙂 It’s my pleasure. Love the PB swap–I totally do that when I’m fresh out of AB. Good to know that AP flour works. 😉 Isn’t it the best when a fresh-baked treat actually gets better over time? Thanks so much for taking the time to leave feedback. xo
I tried making these for a gathering, but instead of resembling the photos, it turned into a bubbling, gooey delicious-smelling mess and I’m not sure what I did wrong. I did try to double the batch and I had Neat Egg on hand instead of ground flax for the flax eggs. So I’m wondering if the substitution killed it or if I shouldn’t’ve tried to double it or if I should have kept it in two 8″x8″ pans instead of trying to put it in a 13″x7″. Thoughts and suggestions?
Thank you.
Hi Katie, I’m so sorry to hear what these didn’t turn out well. Have you tried double-checking your calculations? Sometimes when I double a recipe, I end up missing/miscalculating a few items. 🙁 I don’t think the Neat Egg or doubling the recipe for a 13″x7″ pan was the culprit. Wishing I could be right there to help you! Best of luck! xo P.S. Try making a single batch in an 8″x8″ and seeing if there are any issues. If that batch is fine, then maybe it was the double batch after all.
Can I use sweetened cacoa instead of unsweetened?
Hi Sam, unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend it. Sweetened already has sugar in it, and as such, you wouldn’t be able to follow this recipe exactly. Hope this helps! 🙂
So I tend to scoff when I see a recipe labeled “Best” but the pictures seemed promising and the high ratings made me hopeful…then I started reading the first few comments and it seemed like no one had actually made them! They were just giving them 5 stars based on the pictures. By the time I noticed, they were already in the oven…I felt deflated.
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I owe you a huge apology for my doubt. They are by far the best brownies I have ever made since I made the transition to vegan all those years ago. I thought the days of the thin crispy flaky top layer, fudgy center, and crunchy perfect edges were lost to me. I’m so thankful for you.
If I could give this 10 stars I would. I have already shared it and saved it. I already know 3 upcoming events that I plan to make them for in April.
Glorious!
If anyone is reading this and wavering about whether they should make them, have faith and follow the recipe!
I did make them with unbleached all purpose flour because it was all I had on hand. I plan to try with the whole wheat once I get it in stock.
Thank you for creating and sharing this recipe!
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Erica, I had such a great time reading your comment! 🙂 The first few comments do tend to be folks who haven’t made them yet lol. Usually, if you scroll down to the bottom of the post–that’s where the testimonials are. 😉 I’m so thankful to YOU for taking the time to try these out and leave such a wonderful comment. <3 It's my mission to make vegan baking SERIOUSLY good. I'm so happy that you can now enjoy the brownies you knew and loved. Glad the unbleached ap flour worked out. Can't wait to see what you try next! Big hugs. xo
This is the best brownie recipe I’ve come across. I’ve made them twice in two weeks as I can’t get enough of them. I look forward to trying some of your other recipes too because they look amazing.
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Thank you so much, Polly! 🙂 I’m so happy that you enjoy them. I can’t wait to see what you try next. Happy baking! 🙂
I made these brownies today but they will not cook through. They are still gooey/batter after 45 min of baking and an hour of cooling. The only changes I made were to use all purpose flour instead of white ww and no chocolate chips. They taste good but just won’t bake.. Was it the flour? I have regular whole wheat flour, but I just didn’t want to use it because I thought they would look and taste weird (and it’s not whote whole wheat).
Hi Safina, I’m so sorry to hear that! Do you happen to live in high altitude? If so, that could greatly affect the bake time and the recipe overall. Let me know–hopefully we can work this out! 🙂
I don’t live in a high altitude. But I didn’t add the chocolate chips because I didn’t have any, but that wouldn’t really affect the recipe? Would it?
Im definetly trying this!!
Awesome! Can’t wait to hear what you think, Frida! 🙂
Hi Demeter, I’ve been dying to try this recipe for ages, and after seeing all of the rave reviews, I’m feeling even more impatient about making it. One issue though: we don’t stock white wholewheat flour. I’m good with following all other directions and/substitutions, but I know flour is always tricky. Do you think regular wholewheat would work? Or are there any alternate flours/combinations you could recommend? Pretty please!
Hi Salwah, whole wheat flour should work just fine. I recommend using white whole wheat because it tastes better. You can also use oat flour. I vaguely recall a few readers telling me they used all purpose flour–but I’m not totally sure lol. Can’t wait to hear what you think! Enjoy! 🙂
Hi Demeter, thanks so much for your quick response! Ooh, I’m so glad to hear that – I had my reservations because I didn’t want it to taste bread-like. Hopefully I’ll get to try it out this weekend. Will keep you posted. xx
I made them twice, and they both were disastrous. I thought I made a mistake the first time, so attempted it again with the same result. It took an hour to almost cook, It still was not cooked enough and I followed the recipe exactly. =(
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Hi Marianna, I’m so sorry to hear that! Did you make any substitutions? And what was the texture after an hour? Also, what kind of flour did you use? I’m hoping a few of your answers will lead us to the issue. 🙂
I made these and my gosh are they amazing and fudgy. Definitely the best vegan brownie recipe I’ve tried. I tried sweet potato brownies and black bean brownies, both which turned out horribly (probably because of my inability to bake) but this recipe was so simple and delicious even without the chocolate chips (I had to sub in raisins because I had no chocolate) so it will probably be EVEN BETTER next time I make it if that is even possible.
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I’m so happy you enjoyed these, Frankie! 🙂 You know, I’ve totally been thinking about creating a sweet potato brownie recipe–now I know to be extra, extra careful if I ever go for it. I love the idea of using raisins instead of chocolate chips. Your brownies must’ve tasted like chocolate covered raisins. YUM! 😉 Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Happy baking! P.S. I’m sure you’re an AWESOME baker. 🙂
Hi there, a little bit confused with these parts. Why the different measurements? Is it supposed to be either/or?
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
Hi Alison, it means use 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons. 🙂 Happy baking!
I want to try this! Is there something I can subsititute for the almond butter or could I omit all together ? Just for when I bake for friends with nut allergies ♡ thanks 🙂
Hi Yesenia! 🙂 A few readers have substituted the almond butter with vegan butter and totally loved the results. Hope you and your friends enjoy! 🙂
I love chocolate and the richer the better — but these were too bitter for me. For an 8×8 recipe to have that amount of cocoa powder in it, it really needs to be balanced by enough of the other ingredients, which this didn’t appear to have (at least, that’s my best guess as to why it didn’t work well). Probably related to the surplus of cocoa, the texture was very chalky to me. (I make a lot of brownies with a melted dark chocolate and cocoa powder combo with mixed-in chocolate chips, so I am no stranger to dense chocolatey goodness.)
I’ve made between 15 and 20 vegan brownie recipes over the years and have yet to settle on one that I REALLY like, so I know I’m picky. You clearly have other readers who loved them! Thank you for posting this recipe.
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Sounds like it might just be the perfect time for you to start creating your own recipe, Genevieve! 🙂 I’d say that you’re an absolute veteran at making vegan brownies now. Why not create your own that suits your tastes? Sometimes, if you can’t find something to your liking, you’ve got to just make it yourself. 😉 Wishing you lots of fun kitchen adventures. Happy baking!
These are amazing!! Thank you!
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Wonderful! I’m so happy that you enjoyed these, Alice! Happy baking! 🙂
Thanks for this amazing recipe. I just made a batch, and they lasted less than 15 minutes.
My pleasure, Nikitee! 🙂 I’m so happy that you enjoyed this! 15 minutes has got to be the record. NICE!! .
Hi! they look so good! would love to make on the weekend.. but is there any substitute i can use for maple syrup? would golden syrup, or rice malt work? perhaps if i watered them down (they are a little more thick than maple)… thank you! x
Hi Lily, I haven’t tried making this recipe with either rice malt or golden syrup. I spent a bit of time checking out substitution notes online and it looks like there is a lot of contradicting info. Lol, helpful, I know. Try a simple 1:1 substitution. See how the brownies turn out–if they’re too moist, remove 1 tablespoon of the liquid sweetener; if it’s too dry, add in a tablespoon of non-dairy milk. You’ll probably have to play around with this a bit to get the consistency you like. Hope this helps! 🙂
Hi, first of all, I love all your recipes. Thank you
I wanted to share something I recently found out for all the vegan’s who are vegan for animals first then health.
I was reading a vegan newsletter and in the article they posted “10 things you had no idea had animal ingredients “.
At the top of the list was conventional white sugar and then conventional brown sugar.
If your vegan for animal reasons switch to vegan or organic white/brown sugar. As far as I know all organic sugars are vegan. I was taken back when I found out conventional sugar was processed with bone char and highly disappointed. Just a heads up.
Looking forward to making so many of your recipes!
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Hi Maryann, thanks so much for taking the time to tell me about this. 🙂 I had read this information somewhere awhile back too, but wanted to leave the options open for people who didn’t have easy access to organic options. Currently, I actually use coconut sugar to make this recipe, but most sugar options work just fine. I’ll make an adjustment to the recipe to list organic. Can’t wait to hear about how you like these! 🙂
Aww! You’re so sweet .
I didn’t want you to have to adjust the recipe. I was only concerned some people like myself, had no idea conventional sugar wasn’t vegan. I was really upset to find that out. I wish all products had a “contains animal ingredients” on the package. It would make life easier.
Thank you for all your hard work. You definitely make it easier for someone looking for vegan recipes. .
It’s not a problem at all, Maryann. 🙂 I was thinking about changing it for awhile–you just gave me the push I needed. 😉 Thank you so much for your kind words. Big hugs. xo
These are not for part time chocolate lovers! These brownies satisfied my life long full time obsession for chocolate. The richer the better.
I used peanut butter(natural organic dry roasted with sea salt) bc that’s what I had on hand. So I omitted the salt from the recipe since it was in the peanut butter already.
Unbelievable! You can’t taste the peanut butter or coconut oil. Just chocolate, layers and layers of chocolate! I threw a slab in a bowl with vanilla soy creamy ice cream and hooooo boy what a treat! Next I’ll add chopped walnuts too.
Thanks for the recipe! Easy and delicious.
No, they’re not! 😉 “These brownies satisfied my life long full time obsession for chocolate.” <-- Okay, this is one of the single-handedly BEST comments I've ever gotten. My job is done here! 😉 Soy ice cream atop these brownies sound magical. Thanks so much for letting me know how you liked these, Kelley. 🙂
made these today and they are SO SO SO yummy! but mine ended up VERY hard on the outside… i mean, i am a pretty terrible cook as it is. I tried not to over mix them but the mixture was quite hard to mix by the end of the process. Or maybe its because my oven is fan forced and they are overcooked… i have no idea, i’d live to give them another whirl and see if i can make them even better, because the taste is awesome.
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Hi Nick, what a colorful experience you’ve had with these brownies! Okay, after doing a bit of research on fan-forced ovens, it appears that this type of oven cooks food faster and browns it quicker than conventional ovens. According to Taste.com.au: “If using a fan-forced oven, as a general rule, drop the temperature by 20°C to imitate conventional.” So it might not be the case that you’re a “terrible cook” at all–what if it’s because your fan-forced oven is simply cooking your food much quicker than a conventional one does?
So here’s my recommendation: try lowering the temperature by the recommended amount from Taste.com (20°C), bake for 25 minutes, then allow to cool for an hour. If the texture is fudgy and soft, you’re golden! Always use that temperature and time. If it’s still too hard, reduce the bake time by 5-10 minutes.
Hope this helps! Let me know how it turns out, Nick! 🙂
Thanks so much for your thoughtful reply 🙂 I am definitely going to try again with these added recommendations. Will let you know how I go!
It’s my pleasure, Nick. 🙂 Can’t wait to hear how it goes! 🙂 Best of luck!
Ok so the mixture was still coming up pretty thick and hard to mix – It seemed to get too hard when I added the cocoa. In any case, I decided to just go rogue and add a tiny bit of coconut cream to make the mixture creamier and easier to work with. The result…. perfect, fudgy goodness!!!
Thanks so much for your help. My vegan friends are coming for dinner tonight and I know they are going to love this dessert 😀
Nick
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So interesting! For me, it only gets slightly harder to mix and pretty sticky once the flour comes in. The coconut cream addition sounds so tasty! I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Nick! I hope you all have a fantastic dinner! 🙂
Demeter, oh my gosh, these are PURE GOLD. Today is my second time making them and I’m predicting they’ll disappear in one night like they did last week!! My friend even commented, “okay, how much butter and sugar are in these….they’re way too good!” Not one person believed me when I said they were vegan; I LOVE when that happens haha. This is now deemed as my absolute favorite brownie recipe EVER! 🙂 You’re a genius!
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Hi Marina, that’s fantastic!! I’m so glad you loved these! 🙂 Butter and sugar: you must’ve been so pleased to reveal the answer to that question. 😉 Vegan: LOVE it! It makes me beyond happy to hear that–it’s so cool when people can see that vegan treats are just as good (if not better) than the regular stuff. Thanks so much for your wonderful comment, Marina. Happy baking! xo
Hi! These brownies look amazing… Could I use dairy free butter instead of Almond Butter? Thanks 🙂
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Hi Jess! I’ve never tried using dairy free butter in place of the almond butter. Can you use another nut butter instead? Like peanut butter or cashew butter, or is there a nut-allergy situation? 🙂
Sorry, didn’t see your reply until now but I did end up making the brownies with dairy free butter and they tasted out of this world! Can’t believe they are vegan!! Going to make them again today, best brownie I have ever had, thanks so much for sharing. X
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Good to know they work with dairy free butter.:) I’m so happy you enjoyed them, Jess! Thank you for taking the time to let me know how they turned out. Vegan baking rocks, right? 😉 Enjoy! xo
Could I use coconut sugar instead of brown?
Hi Gina. Yes! You can definitely use coconut sugar. 🙂
I have now made these four times! Friends and family can’t believe they are vegan. Best brownie I have ever made, and I’ve made lots of different recipes! Thank you!!
What a fantastic comment to wake up to on a Saturday morning! 🙂 That’s my ultimate goal right there–to make secretly heathy treats that people cannot tell are vegan (and allergy-friendly)! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. I’m so happy that you enjoy them, Kim. Big hugs! You rock!
Hi there! These look absolutely divine! I absolutely cannot wait to try them!
Quick question though: can I use regular vegetable oil instead of the coconut oil? I have family members who hate anything coconut. Thanks! 🙂
Hi Allie! Thank you so much! I’ve never tried subbing the coconut oil with vegetable oil, but I think it might just work. I have heard of people swapping those two with success before (in other recipes). If it helps any, you won’t be able to taste the coconut at all. Can’t wait to hear how it turns out! 🙂
Hi, is there anything the maple syrup could be substituted for? Maybe I just have bad luck but somehow the natural maple syrup I got, the container ended up with mold in it! So now I’m wary of buying more because it’s kinda expensive and mold is gross. These look so mouth watering! Brownies are one of my favorites and if I could make a good vegan brownie, that would be life changing, haha! 🙂 Thanks!
Hi Sunshine! I’ve never tried it before with this particular recipe, but agave might work. It usually can be used to sub for maple syrup in most baking recipes. As for what happened with your maple syrup: that sounds awful! Truth be told, I would be a bit wary to go back to it too. But I’ve really enjoyed baking with maple syrup, and I’ve never had mold issues. I found an article online that recommended refrigerating it once opened (who knew?). Here’s the article if you want to check it out: http://www.thekitchn.com/maple-syrup-does-it-ever-spoil-102784 So I hope you get a chance to try maple syrup again! Either way, let me know how the brownies turn out. 🙂 These are my family’s (and my) very favorite brownies! 🙂
Wow! You replied so quickly. Before I went shopping, which means I definitely need to pick up the ingredients for this! Thanks for the link. And thank you for the tip about agave/maple exchange – if I do go back to maple and a recipe calls for agave, I guess it would help if I ran out of one or the other! 🙂 I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for your help! From a vegan-in-progress. 😀
I have got to get a life! Lol. J/k. Glad I caught you before you went grocery shopping. 🙂 Side note: with substitutions, you always wants to allow for a bit of recipe testing (the most fun part). I can’t wait to hear how it goes! Definitely think about giving maple syrup another shot–it’s such an awesome ingredient! Sending you lots of high-fives and support for your transition to veganism. 🙂
I may try getting maple syrup that’s in a glass bottle (so I can easily see) and also changing where it’s kept.
I thought about it a bit, and why it was being kept in the cupboard rather than the pantry, I don’t know. But the cupboard was both above the dishwasher (where steam comes up) and near the sink, which means heat and steam and moisture probably had a better chance of reaching it. So maybe both clear bottle and refrigerator. Who knows, it could’ve been the brand, too.
Maple is so expensive, though, for how often it’s used in recipes. 🙁 At least it was when I saw it at the store… like $8 for a small bottle.
Anyway I was actually going to get at a question. I noticed in two different comments you – said it didn’t taste like coconut, and said you used unrefined. I have unrefined, it’s the first coconut oil I’ve ever gotten (it was basically a freebie) and it certainly smells like coconut, and I’ve not used it yet. But I heard only refined doesn’t taste like coconut. I’m okay with coconut milk in curries and such, but I’m definitely *not* a fan of coconut flakes, the coconut whipped cream I made, and if coconut ice cream is any indication, probably not of coconut sugar either. I don’t know what I’m getting at, actually.
I was just hoping that the other ingredients can cover the coconut flavor well, because it appears at least two others in my family aren’t big coconut fans either, and I’m trying to impress them with vegan foods, especially since my first attempt at vegan brownies went poorly.
(Side story: the recipe came from a free vegan recipe booklet from Compassion over Killing, I think. It did not call for flax eggs or any apparent-to-me egg replacement. It turned out almost like upside down brownie pudding to me, which I didn’t mind, but my s/o said it tasted “grainy.” He’s pretty convinced against vegan foods. So brownies are high up on my list right now, lol.)
Sorry for the super-long rambling! 🙂
Good morning, Sunshine! <--sorry, could not help myself. Lol. Do you ever hear that and think of the Simpson cast singing that song? 😉 Yeah, it sounds like the location might be causing the issues. Store in a cool, dark environment--that should do the trick. I like to buy mine in large quantities--bulk prices are so much better. Yep, unrefined coconut has a stronger scent and taste. However, in this recipe, the other flavors are much stronger. I've taste-tested this recipe with a lot of people and no one knew that coconut was in it. 😉 Grainy: yikes! You'll be pleased to hear that this one isn't grainy at all! 😉 I can't wait to hear how you, your fam, and s/o like this! Now I'm invested! Lol. 🙂
So unfortunately it didn’t work out. I did end up using agave because I couldn’t afford maple syrup right now. But I don’t think that’s the only thing. Mine ended up super coconutty and kinda dry. So if I made them again I’d probably wait until I have refined coconut oil… or use vegetable, and use maple, and maybe use vanilla instead of almond (though idk, I might keep that the same), but I’m not sure where the dryness came from? Also I feel like I could’ve chosen better chocolate chips, but that’s okay. Oh well, I haven’t given up.
Oh shoot… sorry Sunshine. What a letdown. 🙁 It may have been the agave? I’m not sure… I’ve gotten a lot of feedback from readers and everyone says that this is a super fudgy recipe. I’ve never heard of it being dry or tasting like coconut. I’ve also had readers try a number of substitutes with good results. Glad you haven’t given up! Keep my posted. 🙂
Thanks for the amazing recipe! 🙂
Do you think I could replace the white flour for whole wheat flour or coconut flour?
Thank you!
Hi Belén! I used white whole wheat flour for this, so you can replace that with whole wheat flour. White whole wheat flour is just a bit tastier. 😉 Can’t wait to hear what you think! 🙂
Did you use refined or unrefined coconut oil? Looks amazing!
Hi Tessa! I use unrefined coconut oil. You can use either, but there are pluses and minuses to each. The refined coconut oil is more processed and likely to have been bleached, but it’s usually scentless (which people who don’t like the smell of coconut oil enjoy). Up to you! I hope you get a chance to try these. Let me know if you have any more questions. 🙂
everything on your blog looks so darn delish! i don’t know where to start!
Aw, thank you Marti! 🙂 How about starting with these brownies? 😉
OMG these look A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! I can’t wait to dig my mouth into this guilty#notguilty indulgence! I am making these brownies for a school event on Wednesday, but sadly I don’t have any flaxseeds at home! Can I use a chia-egg or just plain eggs as a replacement? How many should I use to get the same result?
Hi Sharon! Your comment totally made me laugh, btw. 😉 Love that you spelled out “amazing!” I haven’t made this recipe with chia eggs, but generally speaking, you can sub chia eggs for flax eggs. Go ahead and use 2 chia eggs. Be sure to let me know how it turns out! I hope the school event is splendid. 🙂
These brownies are amazing. I replaced the brown sugar with coconut sugar.. They were not very sweet, exceptionally chocolaty, and better than regular brownies with eggs and butter.
I also gave them a smidge of crunch by pulsing 6-7 cocoa beans to a very coarse grind and adding it to the mix. So delicious.
Wonderful! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed them, Sher. 🙂 Oh, good idea on replacing the brown sugar with coconut sugar! This recipe’s a bit older for me… I don’t use brown sugar in my recipes anymore. 😉 I’m actually working on a gluten free brownie with coconut sugar as we speak!
I love, love, love that you added coarsely ground cocoa beans. What an amazing idea! The texture must’ve been incredible. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to leave your feedback. Hope to see you again soon!
This vegan brownie is the one iam going to make. You made me dive into a sweet adventure i never dare to attempt. Giving some time to get the ingredients
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Fantastic! Sweet adventures are the best. 🙂 Can’t wait to see what you think of them, Smitha. 🙂
I totally get that moment of fulfilment that can only be achieved when you stop to enjoy something properly. I’m like that with warm sweet drinks. Such joy. When you go to the effort of making something like these soft, gooey brownies, then why would you ruch the eating part. Anyway, for me, I would like to enjoy this brownie warm with a scoop of firm pistachio ice cream on top. That would send me to heaven and back. But if you could just send me your next batch, then I could eat them straight from the box – that’ll do fine too.
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Thanks for you thoughtful comment, Jane. 🙂 Exactly! Sometimes things are just so rushed that I feel like we miss out on the entire experience. Let’s change that. 🙂 Omigosh, these brownies topped with pistachio ice cream would be amazing!! Sending you a big virtual batch. Thanks, Jane! 🙂
This recipe just goes to show you SUPER DELICIOUS even Vegan recipes can be!! This looks incredible Demeter!! ?
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Aw, thanks so much Aena! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment too. 🙂 Have a great day!
Oh my these look hard to resist.
Thanks Sandi! 🙂
Wow!!! These look sooooooo fudgy and delicious, can’t believe they’re vegan – drool alert!!!
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Thanks Michelle! Some napkins for your drool? 😉 🙂
These brownies make my chocolate-loving self very excited! They look so moist and I would just love sinking my teeth into one!
Hehe. Chocolate Lovers unite! 🙂 Thanks Julie. xo
This looks so so Delish!! Obv I am not vegan but hello!! Could u parcel me about two dozen of these pls??
Hehe. That’s how I know you really like them. 🙂 Thanks Swayam!
OMG! These look so delicious! Great post and beautiful photos….I just want to grab some through the screen!
Thanks so much Amanda! 🙂 You can almost taste them, can’t you? 😉 P.S. Nice to meet ya!
Demeter, these PICTURES!!! This looks like the best, chocolatey-ist (I don’t think that’s a proper word but I don’t care!) batch of brownies EVER! One question though- do you taste the almond butter and coconut oil? Or do the brownies just taste like chocolate? Oops… I guess that’s two questions. Regardless, I’m drooling!
Ellie!!! Thank you so much for your compliments!! 🙂 🙂 Answers: NOPE!! They don’t taste anything like coconut oil or almond butter. 🙂 They taste like straight up CHOCOLATE–it’s why I love them so, so much. Drool away, my dear. Thanks for commenting! xoxo
I’m a chocolate addict, I confess! I’ve never been a brownie lover, though. I’ve made them and ate them just once, but, if they’re vegan, and look like yours, I am definitely going to make them…and eat them. And lick my fingers after in pure deglight 😉 Great recipe and pictures!
We can be chocoholics together! 😉 It’s time to introduce you to a good brownie, then! If you end up trying these out, let me know how you like them. Thanks for your lovely comments, Nicoletta. 🙂
These are the kind of brownies that MUST be made as soon as someone sees these glorious pictures. How do I know? Because I’m literally eating one of these RIGHT NOW. For real. Let’s just say that yesterday was pretty rough. The kind of day that only chocolate or wine could make right again. I was fresh out of wine, so I made these brownies. And they did. They made everything right again (and ya know, changed all the lives). These decadent beauties are the absolute richest brownies I’ve ever had and I loved every gooey second of them. Plus they’re great for breakfast with a cup of coffee. Just sayin’.I’d also just like to say that I often have grand intentions of trying other bloggers recipes, but I almost never do (busy as I am working on my own recipes). These gorgeous pictures were genuinely inspiring, Demeter 😉
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Steph!!!!! Oh. My. Gah! You made them. And you LOVED them. I’m swooning with love and happiness for you, girly! But first of all, are you okay? What happened?? I’m so sorry that you had such a rough day… I hope this weekend washes all of that crap away. *Hugs* *Hands You Ginormous Glasses of Wine* I’m humbled that my little brownies made your day better. 🙂 Thank you for being awesome and kicking those Grand Intentions’ butts! Hopefully everything cools down a bit for ya. Sending you good vibes and even more wine. Stephanie, you rock!! xoxo
Totally need a Chocolate Lover’s Lifetime Membership Card! These brownies look amazing! 🙂
Haha. I would give ya mine, but… ate it. 😉 Thanks Ashlyn!
You almost got me licking the screen here! These look amazing…so fudgy! 🙂
Then my job is done! I’m gonna go take a nap now. 😉 j/k! Thanks so much Natanja! Nice to meet you. 🙂
Ok, confession time, I’ve never made brownies from scratch before! In fact, I don’t think I’ve even made brownies since college and that was well over 15 years ago!!! Oops. It’s time to change all that, especially since chocolate tops my list too. At times (because I don’t want to exercise or anything like that) we’ll just have chocolate-type food for dinner. Sick! I know. But it gives you that needed pick-me-up. These brownies look FABULOUS, FUDGY and HMMMM, I can’t think of another F word so I’m going with Moist!
Woah! I must say, Laura, your confessions are so interesting! I now find myself increasingly more interested in what new factoids you’ll reveal. 😉 You’ve totally got to make brownies from scratch now–and this is just the recipe to start with (I’m not biased, or anything…) Meanwhile, I’m not here to judge, just to bake. <3 Thank you for your two F words (haha, that sounds kinda of... interesting, doesn't it?) Have a great weekend, Laura! xo
These brownies definitely look life-changing, Demeter! I’m kind of embarrassed to admit that I’ve never had a vegan brownie before. But, after seeing all of this deliciousness, I definitely need to change that! I love how thick and full of flavor these babies are. I think I would have a hard time not eating this entire batch! Pinned!
Wohoo! 🙂 Gayle, there is SO no need to be embarrassed! Heck, it’s kinda cool because now you get to have a new experience–those are the best, aren’t they? Adventure time! Thanks so much for stopping by and for pinning. xo
OK, I may be the Bacon Princess, but YOU are the Empress of Chocolate. It is 7:30 AM as I type this, and I am staring, mesmerized, at the chocolate heaven coming through my computer screen. MUST. MAKE. PINNING. Happy happy weekend!!
Haha. As long as we all know what our proper titles are. 😉 Woot woot! Isn’t chocolate the best way to kick off the last work day of the week, though? If you end up making them, let me know how it turns out. Happy weekend to you too, Kate! 🙂
My life is changed after reading about these best vegan brownies! lol! Seriously, I love this recipe and I’ll be making them this weekend in preparation for the snow that’s a-coming. I’ll eat these babies all day on Sunday, sitting in front of the fire, watching a movie and watching it snow. Yay!!
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LOL. Wohoo!! I’m checking off one more person on the “all of the lives” list. 😉 Girl, you crack me up! I’m so excited that you’re gonna make these this weekend. Hope you enjoy it! Be sure to let me know how it all turns out–movie and all. Have a great weekend, Karrie. xo
These brownies look so incredibly scrumptious! So fudgy, chewy, and chocolatey!
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Thanks Marsha! Nom nom… 😉
OMG, I was thinking about making brownies today and now I MUST. Because the chocolate daydream is too good to resist. These brownies look amazing and just how I like them. Super moist and chocolatey and fudgy, mmmmmm….wait what was I saying? Pinning!
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Haha. You crack me up, girl! Leave it you to just GET IT. Make them, make them! (If you can’t tell, I’m bouncing in my seat like a kid– no shame!) Thanks for checking these out and pinning. Cheers, Meghan! xoxo
These brownies are SOOOOOOOO good! Thank you for posting this recipe! I LOVE them! Nothing like a brownie that taste pretty much like pure chocolate! YUM! Thank you for sharing these brownies! 🙂
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Thank you so much for trying them out! 🙂 Bigs hugs to ya, Jen. <3
I need these brownies ASAP! They look unbelievably delicious! Oh, the chocolate!! They look so dreamy. I bet I could eat the whole pan of these myself. Thanks for the awesome recipe 🙂
Haha, thanks Dawn. 🙂 Dreamy is exactly what I was going for. <3 Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting. Nice to meet you! xo
Oh my gosh! I am not VEGAN but I am always up fro a VEGAN treat. And these brownies look heavenly, girl! I just want to grab these right away. They are beyond YUM!
Wohoo! Vegan treats really can be a wonderful surprise. 🙂 Thanks so much Anu! xo
Omg! So moist! This is me when I saw your post on Instagram –> ??? I really want to try vegan recipes someday. This will definitely be on my list!
LOL. Your emojicon game almost made me spit my coffee out! Hi-larious. Try this! It’s a really easy intro to vegan baking. 🙂 Thanks, Sheryl! xo
I don’t know why, but I totally missed the word VEGAN and I read the post like oh nooooo, why isn’t this vegan, sounds so amazing, my mouth is watering while reading….plus the pictures look extremely appetising. Then I got to the ingredient list and I was like, hey, it seems actually totally vegan, wow! And it’s also called the BEST VEGAN BROWNIES. It just made my day 🙂
Have to make these on the weekend!
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How funny! Now I’m like, hmm… should I put’vegan’ it in caps? lol. Thank you so much for your words Evi. You just made MY day! <3 Be sure to let me know how it turns out. 🙂 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Ahhhhhh that fudgy middle! Best part of the brownie and it looks like you nailed it! I’m off to write a chocolate poem now, k bye.
Thanks so much Liz! 😉 Chocolate poem time in 3… 2… xo
I have had sooo many chocolate fantasies, I don’t even know where to begin! lol And I can tell you that after seeing these brownies, they are going to be showing up in my fantasies a lot from now on. They look absolutely amazing! <3
Right? Those daydreams, tho… 😉 Thank you Dreaming! xo
Demeter!
YES! i have been waiting for you to post a brownie recipe and this does not disappoint! I cannot wait to make these today. Hurry up, work day, be over so that I can go home and bake brownies.
I love this blog post. Your photos are making me sweat, I want a brownie so bad. And I love that you ate your chocolate card. haha! I would too!
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Aw, thank you so much Lucy! I can’t wait to hear what you think of them. Work day, begone! Big hugs. 🙂
demeter, wanted to give you an update that i made these brownies and… i just can’t EVEN! they are beyond delicious! thank you for this freaking awesome recipe!
Lucy, that’s WONDERFUL!! Thank you so much for making this recipe! I’m over the moon that you enjoyed it. 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend! <3
Word of the day alert – undulating. Totally going to use that in a sentence today. But, I’m not saying I’m going to use it correctly. 😉 LOVE these brownies, Demeter! You are killing me softly with all these chocolate posts! I want them ALLLLLL but I can’t have them.. talk about some sick and twisted torture! What’s wrong with you!? Ha. For realz though, I can’t wait to make these for Boy. You made ’em exactly how he likes ’em – rich, fudgy, moist with a slightly crisp edge. But you also made them VEGAN? What what?! PERFECTION! Cheers, sweetness – to a wonderful weekend! Oh, and happy St. Patty’s! xo
BTW, pinned!
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Haha. I thought you’d like that. 😉 You must use said word and report back with the sentence! lol. Gurl… I warned you there would be cocoa. I was thinking, should I message her prior to and give her a forewarning? Make them and let me know what he thinks! Thanks for stopping by and pinning, lady. xo
I notice there is no raising agent in this recipe ??
I noticed this too….I’ve got a flat thin brownie like substance..
After reading your comment, I added 1/4 tsp baking powder to the flour befor adding the dry ingredients to the wet and had no issue. I also substituted the flax eggs with 2 mashed bananas. The brownies have a banana flavor now, but I love chocolate and banana… thank you for such a versatile recipe! They’re sinfully fudgey.
Yep, there’s no need for a leavener in this recipe! 🙂 So glad to hear that you substitutes and adjustments worked. 🙂 Chocolate and banana are such a delicious combo. Enjoy!
My brownie ended up only 1/2″ thick, all the mixed ingredients not even enough to fill the entire pan. What might be wrong Demeter?
But delicious nonetheless. 🙂 Thanks.
demeter, do you think i can use peanut butter instead of almond butter?
Hi Mirella, yes, you can! 🙂 Happy baking!
Thoughts on substitution for almond butter and peanut butter if can’t do nuts? Can I use regular soy butter?
Hi Karen, soy butter or sun butter should work just fine. The only thing to note is that it will affect the flavor of the brownies a bit. Enjoy!
What about cookie butter? My kids are allergic to nuts, but I’m not a huge fan of sun or soy butter.
Hi Julie, that might just work! Let me know how they turn out if you try it. 🙂
Hello I was planning on making these for a party but was just wondering what the serving size and calorie count was for this brownies? they look delicious btw!