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vegan brownie recipe

Vegan Brownie Recipe | gluten free + easy

This recipe is adapted from Nora Cooks and is absolutely delicious and easy to make. I hope you enjoy the BEST vegan brownie recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 brownies

Equipment

  • 7x11 Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp flax seed meal, ground for flax eggs
  • 1/2 cup water for flax eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted
  • 1 cup cane sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed or coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup gluten free all purpose flour I like bob's red mill 1 to 1 baking mix
  • 1 cup raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
  • pinch salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup vegan chocolate chips dark or semi sweet

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Line 7x11 baking pan with parchment paper
  • Mix flaxseed meal and water in small bowl to make "flax eggs"

Make Brownie Batter

  • Melt vegan butter in microwave in 30 second bursts.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the melted butter, sugars, flax eggs, and vanilla extract and whisk well.
  • In the same bowl fold together gluten free all purpose flour, raw cacao, baking powder, and salt. Don't over mix.
  • Fold in half of the chocolate chips.
  • Spread the brownie batter evenly into prepared 7x11 pan.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the chocolate chips on top of the brownie batter.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes. Brownies might not look done but will firm up as they rest.
  • Remove from oven. Rest the brownies in the pan for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
  • Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 7 days.

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Notes

This recipe is adapted from NoraCooks blogs. You should check her out. 
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