Description
A recipe for rich, dense, and fudgy vegan brownies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the melted vegan butter, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the vegan chocolate chips, if using.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Cooling fully helps them set into a fudgy texture.
Notes
- For an extra fudgy texture, chill the cooled brownies for at least one hour before slicing.
- You can substitute the applesauce with an equal amount of mashed ripe banana for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fudgy, vegan, brownies, chocolate, dessert, dairy-free