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Vegan Brownies

Home cook, taken with iPhone 15 Pro. Close-up slight angle of delicious vegan brownies on white plate. Rich inviting --ar 4:3 --style raw --s 260

Deliciously rich and fudgy vegan brownies made without any animal products, perfect for a guilt-free dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 8×8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the applesauce, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips if using.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Notes

For an extra fudgy texture, you can add 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed to the batter or serve warm with vegan ice cream.