Decadent Vegan Brownies
Savor the rich, fudgy delight of these vegan brownies that promise to elevate any occasion. With a gooey chocolate center and a shiny top, they are irresistibly delicious and completely plant-based. Perfect for sharing or enjoying alone, these brownies will have everyone asking for seconds—without any hint of their vegan secret!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined; lumps are okay.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts for added crunch.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean with some crumbs attached.
- Allow brownies to cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg