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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 ❤️
Vegan Gluten Free Brownies (GF, 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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Hi,
What can I use instead of oat flour(or white flour) please? .
Hi Vanessa! I’ve had other readers use GF all purpose blends before with good results. Let me know how it goes!
Hello. I use quinoa flakes in mine. Anytime oat flour is used in a recipe, I substitute it with quinoa flakes. And it turns out just fine.
Hi LaDoris! Ooh interesting. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Hi Demeter,
I can’t wait to try this recipe! Just curious, how would the recipe be affected if i were to substitute the oat flour with hemp seed flour?
Thank you for sharing!
-Andrea
Hi Andrea! Hm, I haven’t tried that out so I can’t say for sure. If you give it a go, let me know how it turns out!
These brownies are so chocolatey, rich, and fudgy! They don’t even taste vegan! Love this recipe, it’s so easy. I’ve made it several times.
“They don’t even taste vegan” <—- That’s exactly what I’m aiming for!! Who’s says V+GF can’t be as good as the usual? 😉 I’m thrilled that you love my recipe, Calliope! Such a wonderful name, btw. ..
Can I use eggs instead of flax eggs?
Hi Zainab! I haven’t tried it myself, but it should be okay. If you do give it a go, let me know how it goes!
Hi there, I’m really keen to try this recipe but wonder if you have it in grams? Many thanks from the UK
So rich! Almost fudgelike. Soooo good.
Yay! So happy you enjoyed them!
These brownies are THE BEST VEGAN GF BROWNIES I have ever had. I love you this recipe! Thank you for creating it and sharing it!
Haha thank you Rachel! . I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed them. Thank you for taking the time to let me know, you just made my day!
These are insanely good. Warm, cool. Even better the second day. Thanks for a terrific recipe!
Thanks Kiki!!! It pleases me to no end that you enjoyed them! 🙂 Thanks for letting me know!
Mine turned out awful 🙁 I ended up with a pan of chocolate mush with puddles of oil on top. The only thing I did differently was to add some walnuts, and I used a ceramic dish because I don’t have the correct size metal pan.
Hi Sarah. Sorry to hear that they didn’t turn out. It’s most definitely because of the pan—ceramic and glass bakeware require a very different cook time and temp compared to metal pans. Also, did you use homemade oat flour? If the oat flour is too coarse, it will definitely affect the texture and consistency of the brownies. Hope this helps!
i made this but sth happened…lookes like my liquid mix was curdled….thick and not smooth.could it be that i used cold almond butter with honey and the rest?i put it in the oven but hopes its tasty,…do u think cold almond butter could do that/?we have humid rainy day if that could be the reasoon?
How did they turn out? 🙂 Yes, cold almond butter can be very hard and difficult to work with—that could add to the thick texture of the batter. You should be able to stir almond until it’s smooth and runny. Also, your honey should be nice and runny too—if it’s solidified, that could add to the batter’s thickness. Good luck!
These look amazing and I’m so excited to make them! Can anything be subbed for the coconut oil to make the recipe oil free?? Thanks so much!!
Hi Tayla! I’m not 100% sure since I haven’t tried it… but try either applesauce (and leave out 1 tablespoon, since it’s extra moist), or a combo of applesauce and more almond butter. Good luck! Lmk how it turns out. 🙂