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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!

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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. ๐Ÿ˜‰

An easy recipe for soft, super-moist Vegan Gluten Free Brownies bursting with rich, fudgy texture.

one vegan gf brownie bitten sitting atop two other brownies on wax paper

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.

super closeup shot of vegan chocolate chips melting down a stack of vegan gluten free brownies

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. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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!

kitchen table covered in vegan gluten free brownies in a stack and strewn about

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Alright, so I didn’t have another V under my sleeve. Send one over, will ya? ๐Ÿ˜‰ 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): super rich & moist FUDGY vegan gf brownies! The best vegan gluten free brownie recipe—easy to make, mouthwateringly good, Gluten Free & Dairy Free! #Vegan #GlutenFree #Brownies #DairyFree | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com
4.90 from 59 votes
Servings: 9 -16 brownies (1 tray)

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!
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
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Ingredients 

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!

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.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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237 Comments

  1. Deanie Whittemore says:

    5 stars
    These definitely tasted good before baking so fingers crossed I followed the directions and they turn out well. ๐Ÿคช๐Ÿคช One thing I couldnโ€™t find in your post is how to tell when they are done baking. ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ 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. Iโ€™ll report back when I pull them out of the oven.

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Hi Deanie, how did your brownies turn out? ๐Ÿ™‚ 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!

      1. Deanie Whittemore says:

        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 wasnโ€™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!

      2. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

        Oh Iโ€™m so glad you enjoyed them Deanie! Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with me. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  2. Rachel says:

    hi:)
    can i use sunflower butter instead of almond butter?
    thanks in advance

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Hi Rachel! Yep, that should be fine. ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy baking!

  3. Kelly says:

    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! :))

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      You are so welcome, Kelly!! It’s absolutely my pleasure to share a recipe that you and your entire family can enjoy. ๐Ÿ™‚ 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! ๐Ÿ™‚

    2. Kay says:

      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 arenโ€™t celiac can, plus which way did you go with the eggs, chia ??

  4. Ellie T says:

    5 stars
    Great recipe Demeter! If I used tahini , despite your suggestion not to , could I omit the coconut oil?

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      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!

  5. Katie says:

    5 stars
    This looks like something my family would be all over!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Haha I know, theyโ€™re totally irresistible! ๐Ÿ˜‹

  6. Trang says:

    5 stars
    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.

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      I’m so glad to hear that he can enjoy desserts now and not be limited! ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy baking (and eating) to you and your kiddo. ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Rachna says:

    5 stars
    These gooey fudgy brownies look super amazing. My mouth is watering just looking at them. Must try making them.

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      You absolutely must!

  8. Luci says:

    5 stars
    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!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Aww youโ€™re so sweet! I canโ€™t wait to hear what he thinks!

  9. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says:

    5 stars
    Oh my, these look so gooey and delicious! I would love to take a bite of one right now!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Theyโ€™re seriously soo good, I know youโ€™ll just love them Bintu!

  10. Matt Taylor says:

    5 stars
    Awesome recipe! I have only ever made gluten-free brownies with black beans. Will give this one a try too.

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Oh youโ€™ve got to try it. This will becomes your new favorite GF brownies!