Vegan Gluten Free Brownies (GF, Dairy Free)
Vegan Gluten Free Brownies (GF): super rich & moist FUDGY vegan gf brownies! The best vegan gluten free brownie recipe—easy to make, mouthwateringly good, Gluten Free & Dairy Free!
What’s your favorite texture of vegan gluten free brownies? Is it fudgy and moist with deep chocolate flavor? Or is it cakey and a little fluffy with chocolate undertones? (Okay, admittedly, if chocolate is under, I can’t say what would be over it. Lol).
I think the best vegan gluten free brownies would be seriously chocolatey, with rich, moist chocolate flavor and unbelievably fudgy texture that’s just this side of baked. It would be a little light, but mostly dense and very satisfying. And chocolate would be the whole dang point of it!
*Gets off my soapbox*
So the age-old brownie debate rages on: moist & fudgy or light & cakey? If you said moist & fudgy, you’re in the right place. If you said the other thing, you know where to door is. … J/k! To that, I say, stick around, try these vegan gluten free brownies and see if you like ‘em. 😉
An easy recipe for soft, super-moist Vegan Gluten Free Brownies bursting with rich, fudgy texture.
Back in 2016, I shared these vegan gluten free brownies as “Gluten Free Vegan Brownies”. As it turns out, no one really searches for “gluten free vegan brownies,” but actually search for “Vegan Gluten Free Brownies.” Oh, the things you learn!
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Since then, these gluten free dairy brownies have been made 1,000s of times, instagrammed over and over, commented on a bajillion times and well-loved the world over. So what’s the fuss about? Let’s just say it all starts with the taste and texture…
Taste & Texture: Vegan Gluten Free Brownies
These vegan gluten free brownies have the most incredible texture. Imagine: soft & moist squares of brownie goodness with fudgy, rich texture. Then, enjoy double the chocolate flavor from cocoa powder and vegan chocolate chips that bake up into the most satisfying, deep chocolate flavors that hit that sweet spot like no other.
How to Make Vegan Gluten Free Brownies
When I first started baking vegan gluten free desserts, I was truly overwhelmed by all the hoops one needs to jump through in order to make such a treat… well, edible. There’s a reason why vegan gluten free desserts have a reputation for being gummy, oddly chewy when not needed, and totally crumbly when, again, not needed. So my mission in making these vegan gf brownies was to deliver a truly magnificent brownie dessert that no one would believe was gluten free and vegan.
I amped up the moist ‘n fudgy factor of these brownies by including two different kinds of vegan- and gluten free-friendly, healthy fats. I also chose to use gluten free oat flour because I find it’s the best ingredient for highlighting the main flavor in a recipe. Here, you’ll find that it’s chocolate (spoiler alert!).
Preheat
Before starting on any baking adventure, I head straight to the oven and preheat that bad boy. It’s a habit I picked up when I started baking and ran into so many forgetful moments of not remembering to preheat the oven! Next, prepare your flax eggs–this is a good thing to do at the start of any vegan recipe that calls for it. Flax eggs need about 15 minutes to set, so you want it to be ready when you are. 😉
Whisk
Whisk together almond butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup and coconut oil in a medium bowl. Then, whisk in cocoa powder until shiny and smooth. Whisk in vanilla, salt and flax eggs.
Fold
Fold in gluten free oat flour until no flour patches remain in your brownie batter. Fold in vegan chocolate chips.
Pour & Bake
Pour vegan gf brownie batter into a lined pan. Bake for about 30 minutes.
Cool, Slice & Enjoy
Cool, slice and enjoy the best vegan gluten free brownies ever!
Great Tools for the Best Vegan Gluten Free Brownies
- Gluten Free Vegan Pantry Essentials: Gluten Free Rolled Oats for making Homemade Oat Flour | Coconut Sugar | Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
- Raw Cacao Powder & Golden Ground Flaxseed – two super-essential ingredients in my vegan gluten free baking pantry. The raw cacao powder is nutrient-rich and boasts deep chocolate flavor while the golden ground flaxseed is so finely milled that you won’t detect it at all in your baked goods! Perfect flax eggs, here we come! 😉
- Vegan Chocolate Chips or Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Chips – the vegan chocolate chips are my fave, while the allergy-friendly chocolate chips are a super popular choice.
- Easy Brownie Slicer – hint: this is also a pizza cutter! 😉 I love using this baby to easily slice the entire tray of gluten free brownies in just a few motions.
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Vivaciously Vibrant Vegan Gluten Free V…Brownies!
Alright, so I didn’t have another V under my sleeve. Send one over, will ya? 😉 I can’t wait to hear what you think of today’s vegan gluten free brownie recipe. Be sure to leave a comment & let me know what you think of my recipe! I truly love hearing from you. I’m so grateful you’re here, sharing in these baking adventures with me and your loved ones. ‘Til the next one…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Vegan Gluten Free Brownies (GF, Dairy Free)
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 9–16 brownies (1 tray) 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Vegan Gluten Free Brownies (GF): super rich & moist FUDGY vegan gf brownies! The best vegan gluten free brownie recipe—easy to make, mouthwateringly good, Gluten Free & Dairy Free!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup natural, unsalted creamy almond butter or nut/seed butter of choice*
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder or raw cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons golden ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water, whisk together, set for 15 mins)
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons gluten free oat flour – if using homemade oat flour, make sure it’s very finely ground (not coarse)**
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips or allergy-friendly chocolate chips
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, coconut 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. Whisk in vanilla, salt and flax eggs.
- In thirds, fold in in the oat flour using a rubber spatula. Fold until batter resembles a very soft dough, with no flour patches remaining. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth batter into an even layer.
- Bake for 26-34 mins. Mine took about 30 minutes. Cool for 1 hour, or until completely cool. Slice into 9-16 brownies. Enjoy!
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Notes
Where to Buy Ingredients: Raw Cacao Powder & Golden Ground Flaxseed | Gluten Free Rolled Oats for making Homemade Oat Flour | Coconut Sugar | Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
*Do not use tahini (a seed butter)—the oil content is not consistent with nut butters and will make your brownies too oily.
A Note on Homemade Oat Flour: **If using homemade oat flour, make sure to blend the flour until very fine and sift the flour to remove coarse bits of oats that could create less than ideal results. Store until needed, then measure the amount required for the recipe.
Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature, out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
Freezing Instructions: These brownies freeze well. Store in an airtight freezer-friendly, airtight container in the freezer for up to a month. Thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before enjoying. Or, heat in the microwave for 10 second increments until just warm.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
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hi there, i love all your recipes so much. pls could you start sharing its nutrition facts too. it gets so easy to keep track that way.
Hi! So happy you’re enjoying the recipes. I’m in the process of adding nutrition facts to some of my older recipes, so I’ll make sure this one is on the list. 🙂
Thanks alot love. This will be like cherry on top😇
Of course! 😉 It’s my pleasure to inform you that I just calculated the nutrition facts! 😉 I can’t wait to hear what you think of these brownies. Happy Baking, Mehr! ❤️
Hi! Would this recipe work with coconut flour? Can’t wait to try it. Thanks!
Hi Rita. I would not recommend using coconut flour here, as it’s far too absorbent and would change the texture of the brownies quite a bit. If you can’t do oats but are okay with almonds, you could give my paleo brownies a try. Hope this helps!
Everyone in the family loved it. This doesn’t taste like vegan or gluten free at all! love!
I always love hearing that the whole fam enjoyed a recipe! 😊 Thanks Terri!
I love these brwonies. You are really awesome. I enjoy this great reading of this delicous and yummy brownies recipe. Thank you for sharing it.
Aw… thank you so much, bell! YOU are awesome. 🙂 Thanks for leaving such a sweet comment. Enjoy!
Made these brownies for my very picky brother and it’s his favorite dessert now! thank you so much for this recipe, it’s such a game changer.
Yay! Nothing makes me happier than knowing a picky eater is satisfied. 😊 Thanks for taking the time to stop by and share the good news!
Your recipes look scrumptious but it will be lovely if you can provide the measurements in metrics too for ease of baking. Also, does this recipe need any raising agent like baking soda or baking powder? Thanks
Hi Richa! I’m in the process of getting metric weights added to the recipes, but I need to make sure they’re as accurate as possible before rolling it out. And as for the leveling agent: none required here. 🙂 Happy baking!
I bet it tastes as delicious as it looks!
I can’t thank you enough for this amazing, creative recipe!🙂🙏🏻 I am a chocoholic and was dessertless after my diet changed and craving a new chocolate treat. These are of the most delicious, fudgy and absolutely sinful brownies I’ve ever had! Thanks again for the life changing recipe! 💕🏆
You’ve got me blushing over here, Cara! 😅☺️ Dessertless is a state I wouldn’t wish upon anyone! I’m so happy to hear that that drought has ended. Thank *you* for taking time out of your day to let me know! ❤️🤗
These look incredible!!! If I were to use actual eggs, how many should I use ?
Thanks Katie! I haven’t tried it myself, but it should be a 1:1 swap. So two regular eggs. Let me know how they turn out!
The brownies turned out great. Thank you for the recipe.
Wonderful! You’re so welcome Emina! 🙂
These definitely tasted good before baking so fingers crossed I followed the directions and they turn out well. 🤪🤪 One thing I couldn’t find in your post is how to tell when they are done baking. 🤷🏼♀️ With regular brownies I stick a toothpick in and when it comes out clean I know they are done. Not sure if that trick works with these or not. I’ll report back when I pull them out of the oven.
Hi Deanie, how did your brownies turn out? 🙂 Since these brownies are on the fudgier side, the toothpick trick wouldn’t necessarily work as some of the fudgier bits will stick to it. I recommend shooting for somewhere in the middle of the bake time range I listed, then adjusting based on whether or not your oven runs on the warmer or cooler side. Can’t wait to hear how you liked my vegan gluten free brownies recipe!
They turned out fantastic!! I actually used the toothpick trick and took them out when the toothpick was mostly clean. I also made my own oat flour. In hindsight I probably could have ground it a little finer, but the blender I was using wasn’t great. The brownies still turned out great even though the oat flour was a little course.
Thanks for creating such a great recipe for those of us with food allergies!
Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed them Deanie! Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with me. 😊
hi:)
can i use sunflower butter instead of almond butter?
thanks in advance
Hi Rachel! Yep, that should be fine. 🙂 Happy baking!
thank you so so much for this recipe! IT WAS TRULY AMAZING. I just made a batch of these brownies and they are absolutely HEAVENLY. My family and I are complete dairy and gluten free so this recipe was absolutely perfect. It’s very difficult to find desserts that we can eat so I am so thankful for this!! Everyone absolutely loved this and we will be making them often for sure! :))
You are so welcome, Kelly!! It’s absolutely my pleasure to share a recipe that you and your entire family can enjoy. 🙂 Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and share your experience with my recipe. Here’s to more delicious goodies for you and yours! 🙂
Hi Kelly on reading how happy you were with the recipe & the fact yr family are DF &GF did you use GF oats making yr own flour or can you all tolerate oats like some people who aren’t celiac can, plus which way did you go with the eggs, chia ??
Great recipe Demeter! If I used tahini , despite your suggestion not to , could I omit the coconut oil?
Thanks Ellie! I really can’t say since I haven’t tried it myself. You could experiment a bit and maybe leave out a few tablespoons–I wouldn’t recommend leaving the coconut oil completely out. Good luck!
This looks like something my family would be all over!
Haha I know, they’re totally irresistible! 😋
My son has multiple food allergies. I’ve been trying new vegan recipes so he can still get the full dessert experience and not be limited. Thank you so much for this delicious recipe. I’ve food a lot of vegan cake and cookie recipes but good vegan brownie recipes are rare… especially gluten free ones.
I’m so glad to hear that he can enjoy desserts now and not be limited! 🙂 Happy baking (and eating) to you and your kiddo. 🙂
These gooey fudgy brownies look super amazing. My mouth is watering just looking at them. Must try making them.
You absolutely must!
Yum! I’ve been loving gluten free baking recently so these brownies are perfect! My husband has made the switch to be fully gluten free, so finding sweets he loves that taste good have been a plus! I can’t wait to make these brownies for him I know he’ll love them!
Aww you’re so sweet! I can’t wait to hear what he thinks!
Oh my, these look so gooey and delicious! I would love to take a bite of one right now!
They’re seriously soo good, I know you’ll just love them Bintu!
Awesome recipe! I have only ever made gluten-free brownies with black beans. Will give this one a try too.
Oh you’ve got to try it. This will becomes your new favorite GF brownies!