Are these vegan brownies gluten-free?

These classic vegan brownies are not gluten-free, but we have several vegan and gluten-free brownie recipes for you to try! You may like our Vegan Cheesecake Brownies , Black Bean Brownies , Vegan Aquafaba Brownies , Red Velvet Brownies , Vegan Sweet Potato Brownies , or Black Bean Fudge Brownies !

Why are my vegan brownies oily?

Vegan brownies use a higher fat to flour ratio compared to other baked goods such as vegan cake. This is what makes them incredibly fudgy and delicious. Vegan brownies can become oily if the fat does not absorb well enough into the flour before baking. In our experience, vegan butter absorbs much better into the brownie batter than oils such as coconut oil, avocado oil, or vegetable oil.

Why are my brownies crumbly?

Crumbly brownies are often a result of overmixing the brownie batter. For the best gooey, fudgy brownies, you want to mix the batter together until just combined.

Classic Vegan Brownies (8-Ingredients)

Name: Classic Vegan Brownies Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 stick (1/2 cup) vegan butter; 1 1/3 cup (300g) Florida Crystals organic cane sugar; 2 teaspoons (8g) vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons (49g) unsweetened applesauce; 1 1/2 cups (188g) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons (60g) Dutch process cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) baking powder; 1 teaspoon (7g) salt; 1 oz. good quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (60-70% cacao), finely chopped; Optional: Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling at the end

Description

Looking for the PERFECT classic vegan brownies? These vegan brownies are as fudge-y, gooey and delicious as he classic brownies you remember from childhood. They’re made with just 8 simple ingredients with 10 minutes of prep work! Once you take the first bite, your sweet tooth will be satisfied.

Ingredients

1 stick (1/2 cup) vegan butter
1 1/3 cup (300g) Florida Crystals organic cane sugar
2 teaspoons (8g) vanilla extract
3 tablespoons (49g) unsweetened applesauce
1 1/2 cups (188g) unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons (60g) Dutch process cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) baking powder
1 teaspoon (7g) salt
1 oz. good quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (60-70% cacao), finely chopped
Optional: Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling at the end

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a 9×9-inch aluminum pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a small pot over low heat, add in the vegan butter. Allow it to melt completely.
In the meantime, add the granulated sugar to a large bowl. Once the butter has melted, pour it over the sugar, being sure to get as much as you can out of the pot with a spatula. Mix together until uniform. Mix in the vanilla extract and applesauce then set aside.
In another large bowl, add in the remaining ingredients and mix until everything is uniform.
Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Work everything through until it becomes nice and uniform. It will be similar to a cookie dough.
Transfer the brownie batter to the lined baking dish and spread it out evenly. It will seem like it is very thick/too dry but don’t worry, this is how its supposed to be! Place the pan into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes (see notes).
Cool the brownies completely before slicing. Serve with an optional sprinkle of flaky salt. Enjoy!

Notes

The brownies are done when a toothpick comes out with only a few moist crumbs still clinging to it. It’s okay for the toothpick to look moist, but if you see very wet batter, keep baking. We have found through our testing that these always finish between 25 to 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Stovetop and Oven
Cuisine: Vegan