By now you’ve probably guessed I’m a chocolate fiend. Something in my lady DNA craves it EVERY SINGLE DAY. Gotta have it. Sometimes that craving can be satisfied with a single square of dark chocolate, a bite of chocolate ice cream, or a healthified black bean brownie. BUT, some days I need a seriously decadent brownie to do the trick.
These are those brownies.
These brownies are seriously decadent and only take about 30 minutes from start to finish. The ingredients are basic, too:
dairy-free butter
sugar
flax eggs
cocoa powder
baking powder
vanilla
sea salt
flour
Thas it. Badda bing, badda boom. No black beans lurking here, promise (although it totally works, right!?)
The result is a brownie with that quintessential brownie crust on the top and sides and a soft and chocolatey chewy center.
I couldn’t stop at just one, I think I cleaned off half the batch in one day. Oops! But, I did manage to save the other half for a seriously decadent treat that I’ll share soon. Stay tuned!
Simple Vegan Brownies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup non-dairy butter (such as Earth Balance // 1 stick = 1/2 cup)
- 3/4 cup natural cane or granulated sugar
- 2 batches flax eggs (2 Tbsp (14 g) flaxseed meal + 5 Tbsp (75 ml) water as original recipe is written)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup dutch-process cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Optional Add-Ins: walnuts, hazelnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and spray 7-8 standard-sized muffin tins with cooking spray (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Alternatively, fit each with a paper liner.
- Prepare flax eggs in a small bowl and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Place butter in a large mixing bowl and melt in the microwave. Then stir in the flax egg, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder. Whisk to combine. Lastly, add the flour, then fold in any mix-ins - chocolate chips or walnuts would be excellent here.
- Scoop batter evenly into 7-8 muffin tins (as original recipe is written) until 3/4 full and bake on the middle rack for 22-26 minutes, or until the brownies start to pull away from the sides and they spring back slightly to the touch. Be careful not to overcook or they will get crumbly. Remove from oven and let rest in the tin for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a plate or cooling rack.
- Store in an airtight container to keep fresh for a couple days. Freeze for long-term storage.
Ella says
Used melted coconut oil instead of vegan butter (because that’s what I had on hand.
Subbed water in flax eggs with coffee
Also used a little less than 1/2 cup of sugar (was low on sugar)
Baked in a small loaf pan with parchment paper inserted to make it smaller (otherwise brownies would have been a bit thin)
Baked for about 25 minutes and they are delicious!!!!!!
Probably one of the best vegan brownie recipes I’ve attempted.
Thanks for the recipe 🥰
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Ella. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Vegan Vacationista says
Coffee??? Explain! I’d love to try that method.
youhavechad says
I made these tonight. I only had cacao powder so i substituted it for the dutch cocoa powder. I used a little less of cacao powder than your recipe called for. It turned out great. Thanks!
We’re so glad they turned out well. Thanks for sharing!
sonya says
Making these again today for a holiday cookie exchange. I make them in the smaller size and just reduce the time. They are delicious.
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Sonya! xo
Rose says
These were Soo easy and delicious! From start to finish it takes less than 30 min. I’ve already made them twice this week. Best vegan brownie recipe yet!
Whoop! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Rose!
Moggy says
Loved it! I used Miyoko’s Cultured Vegan Butter ( i got it on sale) as that was what I had. I missed the step of melting it but Miyoko’s gets soft pretty quickly. I used a convection oven and it probably only took about 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Toasted the walnuts, put the flax eggs in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before using. Massively impressed with this recipe! First vegan brownies I have made that tasted good and had a brownie consistency. Thank you!
Yay! We’re so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Chloe Rowlands Singh says
Could i make this gluten free with gluten free all-purpose flour
Hi Chloe, we haven’t tried this recipe GF, but we’d suggest a GF blend and almond flour together for best texture. Or you might prefer this recipe. Let us know how it goes!
Maria says
Can you make this recipe with unsweetened cocoa powder instead of thd Dutch process cocoa powder?
That should work!
Gabriella says
Substituted the flax with chia seeds, absolutely beautiful 👌🏼
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Gabriella! xo
Laura says
We made this to take to dinner at a friends. It was delicious, and even better served with vanilla ice cream and raspberries. We love the deep rich chocolately taste with just enough sweetness. We used Orgran No Egg instead of flax eggs and it worked well.
We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Laura! And love those serving ideas =) Thanks so much for sharing!
Sakhi Shah says
Does the cook time change if you use a regular pan instead of a muffin tin?
Hi Sakhi, we aren’t sure that will work as they may end up too gooey. But if you give it a try, we would recommend baking longer. Let us know how it goes!
Lisa says
Hi Sakhi,
I’ve made these brownies in a 9″ round tin, baking for 25-30 min, and they turned out great (albeit a bit oily)!
Chrissy says
These are delicious! I’ve made them three times now. It seems that the type of butter substitute used makes a huge difference. Spreads like I Cant Believe It’s Not Butter Vegan blend result in a “cakier” texture, while more dense butters are more fudge. But both are great! I just use whatever I have on hand and I always get compliments.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing your experience, Chrissy. We recommend Earth Balance buttery sticks.
Maya says
Hello! Thank you so much for the recipe.
I made these yesterday and I think I might have overcooked them and although they are tasty they are quite dry and burnt tasting.
I used olive butter instead of vegan butter do you think that might be why? My batter was also really thick. What would you recommend adding to the batter to get a wetter consistency and what consistency should it be? Mine was more of a cookie dough type consistency.
Thank you!
Hi Maya, the olive oil might have impacted it, but we’ll take another look at the recipe and see if we can make improvements. We’d suggest reducing the flour if too dry/thick. See the photo for the desired consistency. Hope that’s helpful!
Rachel says
Sadly, these were dry. I made them almost as written but with a mixture of vegan butter and coconut oil. I didn’t overbake them–I actually took them out of the oven before a toothpick came out clean because I wanted to err on the side of gooey. But these were much more like slightly dry muffins than brownies, and I had to eat them with vegan butter to salvage them. If you’re looking for a brownie recipe on here, I recommend the fudgy sweet potato brownies! And I put in a vote for a fudgier/gooier classic brownie recipe, please.
Hi Rachel, so sorry that was your experience! We’ll take another look at this recipe and see if we can make improvements. Did you make any modifications to the flour?
Stephanie says
WOW WOW WOW! I made these for my friends birthday yesterday. She told me multiple times how great they were and later called to tell me they are so good she didn’t believe they were vegan. LOL. I also had my husband try them who is rarely a fan of vegan desserts and he said he loved them. This is now my #1 go to brownie recipe. One thing in the recipe that was slightly confusing was the flax eggs. At first I wasn’t sure if the recipe was saying that 2 Tablespoons of flax and 5 of water made 1 batch and I needed to double it or that those measurements made 2 batches of flax egg. But I found someone’s question in the comments where you clarified that those measurements make the 2 batches that the recipe asks for. Everything else was very easy to understand and make. Thanks for such a great recipe.
We’re so glad everyone enjoyed them, Stephanie! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Leslie Kavasch says
Oh my god this is EXACTLY what I was craving. I subbed the flour for 1/2 c oat and 1/4 cup almond, and added chocolate chips, and they were absolutely perfect. Thank you Dana!!
Whoop! Thanks for sharing!
Claudia says
I substituted with almond flour and chia seed which gave it a more chewy edge but not the best consistency in the middle of the brownie. The oil was also pooling a little bit. I try to use the earth balance butter next time. The flavors were ALL there, definitely won’t be substituted with almond flour or chia seeds next time.
Amy says
These are the perfect combination of fluffy and moist! I added walnuts and swirled through some peanut butter, yum!
Jazz says
I made this last night! (Tagged you in my IG story!)
It was so good. I accidently put in a whole tablespoon of baking powder, but nothing terrible happened! The brownies were still soft and still yummy. Now I’m scared to use the recommended amount. LOL.
Thanks for the recipe.
We’re so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for sharing!
Alicia says
overall, yummy and chocolatey! Don’t skip using the cupcake liners like me, and if you do, good luck not crumbing them when taking them out. I ran out of vanilla extra, and it didn’t seen to make a noticeable difference! Agree with what others said about the trying oat flour or grinding the oats up a bit for next time!
Sharlene says
I don’t understand what 2 batches means in the simple vegan brownies
Hi Sharlene, 2 batches flax eggs = 2 Tbsp (14 g) flaxseed meal + 5 Tbsp (75 ml). Hope that helps!
Shapelessjourneys says
Very rich and delicious. Used coffee instead of water.for the flaxeggs. Love it!
Meg says
I made this today as I have no eggs bec of snowstorm outside. I was excited to do this also bec I’m also lactating right now and apparently don’t know any recipe that includes flaxseed which I bought anyway. The brownie came out delicious and just the right sweetness. I added some pecan nuts and chocolate chip. The batter became thick but worked out right cooked exactly for 26mins.
I will for sure save this recipe for a repeat. My husband liked it considering he’s not the dessert type of guy. ?? Thank you! ??
Shela Seeley says
I have made this recipe several times and it’s always excellent! I have made it using avocado oil and almond oil in place of the butter. I’ve also used Bob’s Red Mill egg replacer instead of the flax. I have also used date syrup in place of the sugar and had to add a little more flour or almond meal flour. I’ve tried other vegan brownie recipes and was very disappointed but this one is great every single time! Thank you so much!
Yay! thanks for sharing your experience!
JennyLamb says
Tried out this recipe today and they came out fantastic! I used unsweetened cocoa, and maple syrup (as I didn’t have dutch cocoa or vanilla) and followed the flax eggs recipe instructions on the bag (6 TBLS of water total). They are yummy! Will definitely make again! I appreciate the low sugar content and easy-ness of the recipe. Thank you!
We’re so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for the lovely review! xo
Savannah H says
What if I dont have any flax? Is there another replacement I could use?
Maybe chia eggs: https://minimalistbaker.com/make-chia-egg/
Mary Coombs says
Wonderful cross between a brownie and a cupcake. So good. The only change I made was to cream the room-temp butter with the sugar first (instead of melting the butter in the microwave).
Michele Y Fife says
I love this recipe but prefer to make it in a square baking pan. Same cook times and temperature then?
Hi Michele, we aren’t sure that will work as they may end up too gooey. If you give it a try, we would love to hear how it goes!
Kim says
Is there any substitutes for the flaxseed?
Hi Kim, a chia egg might work: https://minimalistbaker.com/make-chia-egg/. Let us know if you try it!
Goldie says
This has been my go-to vegan brownie recipe for years now. I sub a 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce for flax eggs.
We’re so glad you enjoy this recipe, Goldie! Thanks for sharing!
Miko says
Just made these for my coworkers and they were a hit :)
I stuck with the recipe, but while mixing I noticed I needed to add liquid because the batter was so thick and kind of dry. I added at least 1/4 cup or more of almond milk to match the consistency of the pictured batter. Added some peanuts and chocolate chips on top and they came out perfect!
Thanks for your amazing recipes ??
We’re so glad to hear it! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Barb Layman says
Good morning – can these brownies be made in a pan rather than muffin pans? If so, what size and how long to bake?
Thanks
Barb
Hi Barb, we aren’t sure that will work as they may end up too gooey. If you give it a try, we would love to hear how it goes!
Erin says
Hi! Could I use coconut oil as a substitute?
That should work! Let us know how it goes!
Berenice says
I followed another reader’s comment and used 1/4 c almond flour and 1/2 gluten free flour. I also used honey instead of sugar for the sweetener. The brownies came out awesome! This was my second time making them.
Vera says
I just baked these and they came out well! I used whole wheat flour and a mix of coconut sugar and honey for sweetener. They’re like little chocolate cakes; they’d make wonderful lava cakes if you put some vegan chocolate inside. Love this recipe and will make again!
Laurel says
Love this recipe! It’s my go to quick dessert recipe. My son can’t have dairy or eggs so it’s really nice to have a dessert he can enjoy! I follow the recipe and it comes out perfect every time. I add chocolate chips as my add in as I can’t have nuts.
Laura C says
This recipe is solid. I made a few alterations to the ingredients but followed the directions almost verbatim.
I did not melt the butter (I used earth balance) instead I creamed it together with the sugar and vanilla first like you might do when baking cookies.
I used cacao powder instead of coco powder bc that’s what was on hand.
For the 3/4 c flour, I used 1/4 c almond flour and 1/2 gluten free flour.
The batter was thick and held together almost like cookie dough. It also fit perfectly in a 24 CT mini muffin tin. I added mini chocolate chips to each individual muffin at the last minute and baked for 20-22 minutes checking often and took them out when they began separating from the sides.
As directed, I left them in the tin for a few minutes after taking them out of the oven before transferring to a cooling rack.
The result was some of the most delicious brownie bites I’ve ever had; crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle and having made them this small I felt like the ratio of crunch and softness was spot on.
Really tasty and with the perfect amount of sweetness. I was worried they might be too sweet but they were perfect and I thought the chocolate came through really nicely.
Happy this worked so well as a gluten-free option for indulgence. I will definitely make these again.
Kristina says
Hello! Would it be possible to use maple syrup in place of the sugar, or would that make the batter too runny?
Thanks, Kristina
Hi Kristina, we haven’t tried it, but it might work. It looks like some other readers have. If you press “ctrl+f” on a PC or “command+f” on a mac, a find bar should pop up that allows you to search for specific words (such as maple syrup) in the post and comments. Hope that helps! Let us know if you give it a try!
Nikki says
Perfect eggless brownies. I prefer brownies that are more cake like rather than gooey and this recipe was perfect.
Thanks, Nikki!
Michelle says
I changed the recipe to make a dozen brownie “muffins” (1.5x) and they were so delicious! I added a few chocolate chips to make it even more decadent! Sometimes you just want a sinful dessert and this fit the bill perfectly. Thank you as always Dana!
Great idea! Thanks so much for sharing, Michelle!
Marsha says
Made 2 batches for Christmas Day and was a hit with everyone vegans and non-vegans alike! Adjustments- did part vegan butter and coconut oil, use chia gel instead of flax, added cacao nibs as my “nut mix-in”. This will be my go to brownie recipe now!
We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Marsha! Thanks for sharing!
Shanice says
I was so excited to try this recipe but ended up so disappointed. they were so incredibly dry! I followed the recipe exactly. I guess next time I’ll try making it with coconut oil and see if that makes it less dry. and maybe add some almond milk per people’s recommendations
Sorry to hear that, Shanice! Did you use butter or oil?
Shanice White says
I used vegan butter. I even added a splash of almond milk because it was so dry
Hmm, perhaps it was slightly over-baked?
Shanice White says
I actually under-baked it a bit because it was dry. I’m thinking the oil will help. I’ll try that and report back!
OK! Thanks for sharing!
Brittany says
I LOVE THIS RECIPE!!
I have made these 3 times so far- each time a little differently- the first two times I didn’t have vegan butter so I used 1/4 c. Coconut oil/ 1/4 c. Almond milk to sub. This last time I had vegan butter so followed the recipe exactly. So, so good! I think I like the coconut oil/almond milk way a little better since I am such a coconut fan, I loved the taste of that with the rich chocolate. I’ve tried with chocolate chips, chopped walnuts and instant coffee as well… All good! I think for the holidays I’ll try some chopped chocolate chunks with a little peppermint extract.
Will keep making and experimenting. I appreciate a no fuss, easy and delicious recipe that helps me get my chocolate fix (especially with such little clean up after!)! Thanks!!
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Brittany! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Sydney Lavenda says
The best vegan brownies out there! I am a brownie fanatic and have been trying for a long time to find a decadent vegan brownie, and here it is! I did have to add two splashes of almond milk to the batter, I had enough for 8 muffins and baked them for 22 minutes. My life is complete! Thank you, Dana! I’m going to try the 8×8 next!
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Sydney! Thanks for the lovely review :D
Nicole says
Can I use gluten free flour? Almond or coconut, etc?
We haven’t tried it with those flours but suspect almond would be your best bet. Almond mixed with some GF blend of choice.
Dominique says
This is my go-to brownie recipe! I sub the flour for same amount of Bob’s Red Mill GF flour blend and this time I used 1/4 coconut sugar, 1/4 light brown sugar, and 1/4 cane sugar and it came out even better than usual! I really love this recipe it’s so easy and delicious and I will continue to use it! Thanks!!!
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Dominique!
Kim says
My husband went back for more, that’s my Vegan recipe meter. I did substitute the vegan butter with avocado oil and they were delicious. I do use vegan butter but felt the avocado oil was less processed and more real!
ha yay! Thanks for sharing, Kim!
Serena Leone says
Every time I make these they turn out perfect! I’ve made them in a heart shape pan and a square pan and both times they turned out lovely. I love vegan brownies!
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Serena! Love the heart pan idea :D
athena says
how long did you bake it for when using a pan?
Lily Starr says
Hello! I have a question! I do not use baking powder because of monocalcium phosphates harmful effects on human health. I’ve heard of using homemade baking powder by mixing 2 parts cream of tartar with one part baking soda, but have yet to try it. Do you think I could sub the store bought baking powder with this homemade alternative? Or do you think it would be okay without the baking powder altogether? I’m not picky about texture. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Thanks!
Hi Lily, we haven’t tried that and aren’t sure if it works! But it might! If you leave out the baking powder, they will be chewier. If you give it a try, we would love to hear how it goes!
Kelsey says
Had a craving for brownies and decided to whip up this recipe. I subbed 1/2c. coconut oil for butter and used 3 real eggs. I added one extra egg because the mixture was extremely dry. I was too lazy to make the flax eggs, but totally should have. The result was very cake-y brownies that are really wandering into cupcake territory. Still delicious though! I am mostly impressed by the flexibility of this recipe.
Thanks for sharing, Kelsey!
Kathy says
This recipe was alright in my opinion. I originally followed the recipe (subbing chia eggs for flax) and ended up with an extremely dry batter (almost like cookie dough). I ended up cracking in an egg since I’m not vegan and a few spoonfuls of water to get the consistency looser and more like muffin batter. I baked for about 15 minutes and made 10 brownies. These aren’t the best brownies I’ve ever made but they do taste good. With the changes I made they were like cakey brownies. They’d be great for throwing in a packed lunch for work or school
Hi Kathy, sorry to hear these weren’t quite what you were hoping for! It’s possible that the chia made a difference. If you’re wanting chewier brownies, we would recommend adding less flour and baking powder! Hope that helps!
Joyce says
I didn’t have cocoa powder so I substituted 4 semi-sweet chocolate squares (also vegan)and melted them with the butter. Added all the rest of the ingredients and made my flax eggs with 6 tblsp. water. I cooked them all in one spring form pan and lined the bottom with parchment for easy removal. Came out moist and yummy! Best part is I didn’t need to run to the store for any ingredients… Hope these tips help provide additional options to an already awesome recipe. Thanks Dana!
Thanks for sharing, Joyce!
Miriam says
Thank you so much for such an easy, quick vegan recipe with on-hand staple ingredients! These were made as an experiment for our grandson’s birthday, to see if they’d be pleasing, and they sure are! They’re crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, which gives nice variety. The original plan was to make brownies and spread strawberry jam on top. The little dip on the top is the perfect spot for the jam. (It doesn’t add much to the flavor, but is a bit prettier.) Also due to this, strawberry extract replaced the vanilla. Other ingredient changes: Refined coconut oil replaced the margarine, and 6 Tblsp. of water were used with the flaxseed meal, since the usual ratio is 1 Tblsp flax to 3 Tblsp water. Some commenters said it was too dry — perhaps these 2 changes would help them. About a handful of chocolate chips was used, too. Although it seemed the cupcake liners were seemingly filled about 3/4 full, it made 10. The paper stuck to them, though, so it’s good to read that others have successfully used an 8″ x 8″ pan — or the muffin pan could be greased instead of using liners. (But that’s more cleanup.) Blessings and success to you!
Thanks so much for sharing, Miriam! We are so glad you enjoyed them. Happy birthday to your grandson! xo
Vesna Mirosavljev says
I made these today, and these are the bomb. I can’t believe how few ingredients it took to make dense, fudgey vegan brownies. This recipe is definitely going to be on repeat. Also, I made it with an all-purpose GF flour because my stepson has to avoid gluten, and these were amazing. The vegan margarine is key. I won’t go back to oil-based brownie recipes. I also made a thick frosting for these with vegan chocolate chips, a bit of coconut oil, and some coconut milk.
Also, I ended up spreading the batter into an 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish, and they baked perfectly in 23 minutes. A total keeper, this recipe!
Thank you so much!
So glad you enjoyed these, Vesna! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Sheena says
These were delicious!
I followed the recipe and added 2Tbs instant coffee (I always find it makes cocoa taste more chocolatey) and sprinkled cocoa nibs on top.
They were so goid, really hit the spot.
Thanks for a great recipe, definitely a keeper!
Thanks, Sheena!
Stephanie says
Mine didn’t set up in the oven? What did I do wrong?
Hmm, strange! Did you let them cool? Did you make any changes?
Chris says
There is something missing in this recipe…. like a liquid. It was so dry it just crumbled. I’ve been a vegan for years now and I know how to bake and theses were inedible. Did you leave something off the recipe?
Hi Chris, sorry to hear these didn’t work out for you. Any chance you left out an ingredient? The water from the flax egg and the non-dairy butter should make these perfectly moist.
Megan says
I followed the recipe to a T and they were SO dry
Remade them adding more butter and a splash of oil and they were perfect
Christal says
Same thing happened to me I doubled the recipe and was so excited but they are a crumbly mess. Only saving grace is the chocolate chips but still barely edible.
Sorry to hear that, Christal! Did you make any modifications?
Michelle says
So good and super easy to make! I didn’t have any vanilla extract so I subbed with the same amount of maple syrup and it was delicious! Perfect Wednesday night pick me up :)
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Michelle. We are so glad you enjoyed these! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo
Chelsie McAfee says
These are mine and my husband’s favorite brownies to make. We always add in chocolate chips and bake them all together in one pan instead of individually. So yummy.
Genevieve says
How long do you usually bake for?? Because I am also doing one Pyrex.
Kate says
I made these with 6 tbsp of aquafaba from a can of low sodium chickpeas and they turned out great! The chocolate flavor is very rich and they aren’t too sweet either.
Oh great! Thanks for sharing!
Danielle Freeman says
Is this instead of flaxseed/the water or in addition please?
Jodie says
This will be my go-to recipe for brownies…. rich, decadent and a delight to share with family and friends! I used an 8X8 pan and they turned out PERFECTLY!
Heidi Legacy says
Unbelievable!! So fudgy! Made them and ate with non dairy ice cream.
Kara Jo Webb says
Absolutely delicious and my non-vegan boyfriends favorite type of brownies and he’s a basically a brownie connoisseur.
Aleks S says
Wow! These are amazing – so much flavour, nice brownie texture and soooo easy to make. I highly recommend these. I did the version with 1/4 cup of chocolate chips and 1/4 walnuts.
I love all your recipes – thank you so much for writing these easy to use and delicious recipes. We make the Banana Bread waffles almost every week!
Couple of swaps:
1. Coconut Oil (melted) instead of the vegan butter because it’s what I had. I loved the coconut flavour it added – worked really well.
2. I used the mini muffin tin instead of the full size and baked them for approx 8 mins.
Yay! Thanks for sharing!
Carla Adkins says
These are the exact two swaps I was going to try today, thanks for the tips!
Guadalupe says
I made these today to satisfy a need for chocolate on a Monday night :). I used coconut oil, for lightness, and real eggs (I haven’t had luck making flaxseed eggs and I was not going to risk it!). They came out really good!!! Just what I needed.
Madiha says
Can I use coconut oil instead of vegan butter?
Yes! See comments above for tips.
Jaclyn says
I used 1/2 cup of oil (avocado) instead as well, and the brownies came out a bit oily. So on the second try I used 1/4 cup oil + 1/4 cup plant milk and it worked well!
Jason says
Dana,
Thank you so much for all that you do. I have made many of your recipies and they all turn out wonderfully (this specific one I switched the Earth balance with coconut oil – solid).
Anyway. Wanted to share with you that this service made my transition to veganism much easier than I believe it would have been otherwise. I appreciate the passion that shines through every creation you have shared with us all.
Also, thank you so much for keeping this service free. It is so appreciated and does not go unnoticed! May your life be filled with an ever deepening awareness of the love that exists in every particle of creation (especially those particles existing in the edible creations you share with us!) Much love! ???
Carolin says
Oh heck yes! I am a newbie vegan (9 days old) and was craving something Chocolate. I have never made brownies before, but I’ve eaten lots, and this one ranks with the best of them! I baked the recipe exactly as listed, baked for 24 min. Muffin tins = the smartest idea ever for portioned brownie bites.
This recipe was a home run and I’m pretty sure I’ll be making it weekly in the future!
Yay! We’re glad you enjoyed them, Carolin! You’ve come to the right place for delicious plant-based recipes ;)
T says
I substituted 1/2 c flour for 2 scopes orgain chocolate protein powder and added a little almond milk to loosen the batter. Still great. I love all your recipes and have your book. Keep up the great work.
Leisha says
I’ve searched for years for a good vegan brownie recipe and finally found a truly legitimate, tastes like the ‘bad’ brownies recipe! These are delicious! I made the first batch with regular cocoa powder and added chocolate chips and walnuts. I used an 8×8 glass baking dish instead of of muffin tin and baked it 25 minutes. I think it could have used, maybe, 5 more minutes. I made another batch a couple of days later and used the super duper dark Hershey’s cocoa powder and chocolate chunks and walnuts in the 8×8 pan and cooked it 30 minutes and feel that it was slightly overcooked. Also, for both batches, I would add little more sugar — but that may be me. I like them just a tad sweeter. Having said that, these brownies are to die for. AMAZING. I’m very grateful to the recipe creator because life without brownies sucks and that was the life I was facing. I won’t compromise my vegan principles and this recipe allows me to stick to those while devouring delicious brownies. Win win!
Michelle says
These are awesome. I make them a lot.
My boyfriend makes icing for them sometimes. He’s made peanut butter icing and a caramel icing for them as well. It’s awesome. We use your recipes a lot. Thank you!
Nina Bielawski says
Just because of what I have on hand, I use regular cocoa and and brown sugar, plus I put the batter into a bread loaf pan. These are the BEST brownies I have ever had the pleasure of making, I could just eat the batter straight. So much so that I only cook it to the point of somewhere 1/3 close to being done. Thanks for this recipe!!
Nina Bielawski says
Oh, and instead of using flax eggs I used Bob’s Red Mill vegan egg replacer ^.^
Prajna says
I tried these brownies with coconut sugar and it was awesome. Everyone loved it. Thanks for the recipe.
Emma says
Mmmm!!! Yes!! These were incredibly easy to make for that late-evening chocolate craving! I mixed in cacao nibs, chopped walnuts, coconut flakes, and swirled in a little bit of tahini on top of a few and wow…just perfect! Thank you for this quick, delicious and adaptable recipe! I will definitely make these again and already have shared the recipe :)
Sam says
Incredibly easy and delicious. My boys asked me to use almond extract instead of vanilla, which was a fun change. As promised by the blog title, these are minimalist and require everyday ingredients. Ours came out perfectly baked with a soft, (prepare for the unfortunate word) moist center. Delish!
Jennifer Joyce says
Made these brownies! They were great, but I did make a few changes. I added about a 1/2 cup of Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips melted (because I like chocolate) and used a vegan egg substitute that I found in Germany. This was my first time using a store bought vegan egg substitute, but it was a natural and organic product that uses Johannisbrotkernmehl (yes, this is one word in German), flax seeds, and sunflower seeds. Also added some chopped vegan chocolate into the batter. Turned out amazing!
Thanks for sharing your recipe changes, Jennifer!
Marijke says
I looooooove that your recipe section allows to to change the number of people the recipe is for!!!!
We are so glad to hear that!
Sarah J Citta says
These brownies are fabulous! I have never tied a recipe from you that I didn’t love. Thank you so much for all your vegan help. Sometimes I use coconut oil instead of vegan butter and they have a slightly different but wonderful taste. I have also used half the vegan butter and half applesauce for those watching fat content .
Fae says
Delicious! Just got done making these. :)
My batter was a little too thick as some other commenters have mentioned, so I added about a 1/2 C of Almond Milk and a dab of oil. Also used chia eggs instead of flax eggs.
Cooked for just under the 22 minute mark and they came out superduper moist and chocolatey!
Loved them! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your modifications, Fae!
Charleen says
Made these tonight and I had to stop myself for finishing them all! Followed the instructions and added chopped hazelnuts to the tops before baking. I used liners and divided the batter into 8 muffin tin cups. The best vegan brownies I’ve either made or purchased since going vegan a year ago. Thanks Dana for another winner!!
Woot woot! We are so glad to hear that, Charleen!
Cassidy says
These brownies are so unbelievably moist! I added a broken up 1/2 of a vegan chocolate bar and some walnuts in the batter and then baked it in a 9×9 cake tin. Boy oh boy, the recipe came out tasting like lava cake!
Yay! We are so glad you loved these, Cassidy!
Jessi Pfeifer says
These are the BEST vegan brownies… actually wait THE BEST vegan dessert ever! I make it at least once a week and all my friends (vegan or not) LOVE them. Thanks for this recipe!
So kind!
Christina says
Perfect recipe. I added coconut flakes every time I made these and sometimes added raw cacao nibs for an extra crunch. I have experimented with coconut oil and found it to yield moister brownies than making it with vegan butter. Next time, I am making this with the Miyoko’s vegan butter instead of earth balance, as some friends do not like coconut.
Yay! We’re glad to hear it, Christina!
Shon says
These were by far the BEST brownies I’ve EVER had!! They were easy to make, very moist and absolutely delicious. Permanently apart of my recipe box now.
Yay! We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Shon!
Catherine S Barrena says
These are super simple to make. I have made them three times in the last three weeks. Haha! I love the idea to put them in a muffin tin so they are a little crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. These will be my forever go to brownies. Thank you!!
Yay! Glad to hear it, Catherine!
Sylvia says
I made these last night and they were perfect! I added crushed walnut and baked for 20 minutes. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Woot woot! Thanks for sharing, Sylvia!
Robert Vaughan says
Has anyone made these leaving out the dairy free butter? Or replacing it?
I wouldn’t recommend leaving it out entirely but you could try coconut oil in place of it!
Janice says
Made these today in preparation for my son’s birthday. They are awesome! Sooooo tasty, chewy and chocolatey. I actually might finish this batch myself and make some more!!
Woot woot! Glad to hear it, Janice! :D
Kelly says
I made alot of modifications to this, and it turned out very well! Very moist, dense and just like healthy versions of the store bought kind. Below are my substitutions (all equal parts unless stated otherwise):
Apple sauce sub for vegan butter
Chia eggs sub for flax eggs
Raw cacao powder sub for cocoa powder
Organic spelt flour sub for all purpose flour
Stevia (only 1/2 cup) sub for sugar
I also added about 1/4 cup of coconut milk to wetten it up a bit, as it was a tad dry while I was mixing it.
Very happy with the outcome! Especially because I’ve had that apple sauce in my fridge forever and was dying to use it up. ?
We’re glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing you recipe changes with us, Kelly!
Molly says
hi dana,
do you think this recipe would be ok if i use a chia egg in replace of a flax egg?
or would you recommend sticking to the flax egg?
i look forward to trying these!
Hi Molly! That should work!
Jennifer says
HI! I am a college student and I keep trying to make vegan brownies but always fail. But these turned out amaaazing!! I used a vegan egg instead of a flax egg and put in a tablespoon of almond milk to my batter! They are perfect even my non vegan brother loved them ! Thank you :)
Elaine says
These are amazing! Some people are saying they didn’t turn out, but they certainly do for me. They are my (non-vegan) husband’s favorite.
The recipe is right on and very simple. Adding chocolate chips is what makes these gooey and delicious (I only add a few to each brownie or it’ll get too gooey!).
Of course you need to keep an eye on them in the oven if this is your first time making this (as with any baking) and if yours are turning out too dry or dense, it may be the way you’re measuring your ingredients.
Anyway, thank you for the recipe! I have tried a few vegan brownie recipes and this is the best!
Chocolate chips are a great addition! Glad you and your husband love them, Elaine!
Catalina Hoyos Loarer says
Its difficult to find brownie recipes that have easy ingredients.
These brownies are delicious, its something between a chocolate cake and an Oreo.
Baked them many times now and they are always a success.
Autumn says
So happy with this recipe! Easy to make and they baked in about 23 min for me. I added about a tablespoons worth of extra water since it looked a little stiff and folded in vegan chocolate chunk chips. Soft and chewy. Good treat for Valentine’s Day!
Kate says
These brownies are delicious and super easy! I have yet to meet a minimalist baker dessert recipe that I don’t LOVE. Thanks for sharing!
Talia says
These are so good! I am doing the microbiome cleanse right now so I sub-ed coconut oil for the butter(equal to the recipe), Monkfruit sugar for the sugar (equal to the recipe) and coconut flour for the four (use a bit less about 1/4 of a cup). The second time I made them I added a bit of coconut milk and a small dollop of sugar-free coconut yogurt. Totally keto and super good, even my smoker, doesn’t believe in yoga boyfriend liked them!
sydnee says
I love your recipes, every time i want inspiration i look at your recipes and tailor them to fit my own liking. i love that they are all vegan and i hope to see more inspiration from you in the future. is there a specific brand of vegan marshmallows that would be good to use in these brownies?
Hi! We don’t recommend any particular brand, and any should work!
Deb Dean says
These brownies were amazing! Thank you for making the recipe so easy! I’m new at being vegan, and was facing my first dinner party. Dessert was terrifying, because most of my go-to recipes were heavy on eggs. I substituted the vegan butter for a half cup of blood orange olive oil. Served them with an orange based sauce. Delicious! My carnivorous guests and vegan skeptic husband loved them. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Lisa King says
I followed recipe exactly. Became like dough. Had to add 1/4 unsweetened almond milk. Then I was able to add 1/4 chops almonds and a 1/4 100% cacao chips.
Isn’t there something missing in this recipe? Why did mine turn into dough?
Whitney says
Delicious! I made these with maple syrup and they turned out perfectly. I was impressed with how fudgy these were. A new favorite!
RobinHood says
These were outstanding. I got a chocolate yen, but it is freezing out and I used all our eggs for breakfast. Oddly enough, I had a bag of flax in the frig. I used my coffee mill to grind them (should have made them more powdery in retrospect and added a bit more water). I cooked the brownies in tins with liners for 13 minutes, let cool 5 minutes as directed, and BOOM. Amazing, chewy, dense in the middle, crisp around the top edges, chocolate heaven. The flax added a great nutty flavor and the chewyness. What a great idea! I added a bit more sugar, a little hemp oil and chunks of a bittersweet bar I had in my pantry and wanted to use up. I have never been on this blog before and I see this post is a few years old, but I was so impressed with this recipe I had to give a shout out to the Minimalist Baker for a spot on recipe. I screenshot it. Thanks for sharing it, we’ll be using it even when we do have eggs in the house.
Marlie Caponigro says
These look amazing! Would they still work in a regular brownie baking dish??
Hi Marlie! We haven’t tried it in a dish, but if you do, let me know how it goes!
Holly says
These are so good! I added some chopped walnuts and vegan chocolate chips and they were amazing!
Krissy D says
Hello,
I’m looking for the original recipe or another brownie recipe which included almond butter/peanut butter. I made it last year but now I can’t find it. although this recipe seems similar, from reading the reviews I’m not confident this will be quite what I’m looking for. could you please assist me?
Vanessa says
I’ve made these a few times and I’m certain I do something wrong each time – my batter never looks as nice and liquidy as yours does in the image above, instead it forms an oily doughy blob that I kind of mold into a pan. Doesn’t matter – they cook well enough and taste great. Today I was too lazy to microwave my butter (yeah, you read that right…. too lazy to microwave…) so I just used an apple sauce and vegetable oil mixture to make up the volume and my batter wasn’t an oily blob – still didn’t look as perfect as yours, but that’s okay. Here’s my kicker though – I wanted to add something in today, I usually don’t, so I didn’t have any of the typical add-ins – I went exploring and ended up adding some frozen raspberries and I’m in heaven. I’d forgotten how much I love raspberries and chocolate and your brownie recipe is the perfect fudgy compliment to those raspberries. Yuuummm! :-D
am says
I think I am going to be risky and use this as inspiration to use my frozen blueberries that have been sitting in my freezer since summer. I hope they turn out as good as yours with the raspberries!
Laura Slitt says
Using 1/2 sheet pan to make bulk for event. Can I simply multiply amounts
times 4 ?
Yes, that should work Linda!
Jason Bell says
Incredible. I’ve made between 10 and 15 of your Recipies by now and everything has been incredible. Even the dishes my non vegan parents have tried have received rave reviws. Thank you so much for sharing your culinary knowledge! <3 #ediblegifting
Yianna Chalvantzis says
Tried the recipes and while the flavour was really good, the batter was just very thick and the brownies are very crumbly. I followed all the steps and ingredients, so I don’t know what happened.
Tania says
I just made a double batch and they turned out lovely. My mix was quite thick and dry so I added a half cup of water- I had only regular cocoa, so this may have been the issue. Beautiful soft crumb and crisp outside. Lacks the strong hit I assume you get from Dutch – pressed cocoa but chocolatey enough to hit the spot. I will definitely chuck in some chocolate chips next time and might try replacing some of the sugar with muscavado sugar or adding some coffee. Thanks for the recipe!
Liz says
I love the recipe…it was quick, easy and good. I really appreciate the share.
jennifer says
Wowza! I am new to vegan baking and these were freaking fantastic! My family cannot get enough of them! So much for my healthy vegan choices! Hahahaha but we all deserve a little treat every now and then. This one is a keeper! Thanks!
Karusia W says
Simple recipe with fabulous results! I used coconut oil for the fat content, cut the sugar back to 1/2 cup, and used spelt flour…. with delicious outcome. Great aroma, texture and favour. Thank you for sharing!
Colleen says
I made these but subbed the sugar for coconut sugar and flax seed eggs for 2 small mashed bananas (I didn’t have flax seed) I also just baked it in a brownie tray. My daughters thought it was delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
Colleen says
My daughter (5) just said ‘They are soooooo good I want to keep it in my mouth forever’ haha I think this recipe is a keeper ☺️
Veronica says
Best.Brownies.Ever. My fiancé has been vegan for over 10 years and I finally jumped on board. I was craving brownies and didn’t feel like going out to gather ingredients that were hard to find and I stumbled upon this recipe. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about 7 ingredients are less thinking there wasn’t going to be much flavor in here. Man was I wrong… I’ve been craving Nutella and realized there was room to add nuts into the recipe and then I thought about adding more chocolate flavoring as some mixes add fudge to the recipe. I melted down 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips I already had and added 1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts and these came out AMAZING! I was weary of cooking them for the full time as I like my brownies fudge and dense. I cooked them for 20 min and then toothpick checked then and added the 2 min and perfecto! These are delish. Def making a batch for my work and seeing what they think. Job well done! You’re killing it girl! Keep up the great work and let the recipes flow! ???????
Anastasia Widiarsih says
Just made this! Perfect, taste just like butter/eggfull brownies. Super easy to make and super delicious. Thank you for an amazing recipe, Dana
Anastasia Widiarsih says
Btw, I used Miyoko’s vegan butter
Alexus says
These were AMAZING!! Thank you so much!! Perfect for my chocolate cravings ??
Van says
I made these last night. Somewhere along the way I made a booboo (maybe the vegan margarine I used… maybe the fact that I don’t sift and measure, or maybe because my chia eggs were too thick) and they were quite dense and my batter seemed quite oily and didn’t look as lovely (and perfect) as yours did in the photo. They tasted great though and I added some chocolate mint frosting to them later. Taste is what it’s all about though, right?? :-)
Becky says
I just made these and the batter looked nothing like in the picture – it wasn’t even really batter, more like thick paste that I had to take out of the bowl with my hand and press into the bottom of each muffin tin. It wasn’t liquid at all. I followed the recipe exactly – any ideas?
Hi Becky! I’m sorry to hear that! Did you change the recipe at all?
Jodi says
How would I change the baking time for a mini muffin pan?
Hi Jodi! I’d cut the baking time in half and start watching them at that point! If the brownies start to pull away from the sides and they spring back slightly to the touch, they’re ready!
Kai says
Do you know if this would work if I subbed oil for the vegan butter? Would it alter the texture or the taste very much?
Kai says
Whoops, just realized this has already been asked. Never mind!
Amanda says
I’m not a baker. I can’t be trusted with measurements. I’ve also had middling success with flax seed, so I used NeatEgg instead and baked these in mini cupcake tins for 12.5 mins. Awesome, awesome, awesome – just perfect, especially if you like crusty-edged brownies. Trust.
Cindy Astorga says
Do you think subsituting applesauce for the flax eggs will work?
alexandria says
I subbed coconut oil for the earth balance, and a quarter cup of applesauce for the flax eggs. These turned out moist and delicious!
Maria says
I substituted kirkland coconut oil for the earth balance butter, and added the chopped walnut option. Enjoying with a coffee. Satisfied :)
kels says
Excellent recipe! Loved these easy vegan brownies. I subbed some applesauce for part of the butter and added a teaspoon of instant coffee granules to the wet ingredients. I baked them in a mini-muffin tin and got 24 cute little muffins in about 15 minutes baking time. Thanks so much!
Nina Lissarrague says
Could I use vegetable oil in place of the vegan butter?
Hi Nina! While we haven’t tried it, someone else had success with it in another comment above! If you try it, report back on how it goes!
Candis says
I tried making these with applesauce instead of vegan butter and egg replacer instead of the flax eggs. DO NOT TRY IT. The brownies turned out very dry and flavourless. Not the fault of the recipe, just don’t use these replacements!
Emilie says
Hi! I’m desperate to make these right now haha but only have 1/4 cup Earth Balance. Do you think it would our ok with the subbing the rest of the required butter for coconut oil?
Thanks
Hi Emilie! I think that will work, yes!
Joy says
have you (or do you know anyone who has) tried making a gluten free version of these? My daughter wants brownies for her birthday, and one of her friends has several food allergies that we would like to accommodate. That means gluten free and probably a different egg substitute. Thanks
Hi Joy! Check the other comments as others have had success in making this recipe GF! Good luck! :D
loh says
So, I am incredibly late to the party but just tried these and they are beyond excellent! Made them for friends coming over tomorrow but fear I may have to make an extra batch… I modified the recipe slightly in that I added about 6tbsp coarsely ground coffee to the (vegan) butter to let it infuse, which I strained out after it was melted and instead of vanilla I added rum extract. The flavour is beyond intense and luscious.
Been cooking, or baking mostly, several things from your site for a while now. You’ve become an absolutely go-to for marvellous vegan baking. Thnx so much for your excellent recipes, great writing and stunning photography!
Ting says
First time I baked a vegan brownie successfully after turning vegan for a year! This recipe was great, the flax seed was totally undetectable. However my first and second batch(more fudgey) turned out quite different because of the amount of water i used in the flax egg. I think the flax egg is the cause of a lot of batter texture issues i’ve read here. You can adjust the overall batter texture by adding soy milk or water. I baked it for 10 minutes because my oven is really weird and the heat goes out of control. But it turned out well! I added macadamia nuts and everyone loved them. Can’t even tell they are vegan!
Halley says
LOVE these brownies. Very easy and I always have the ingredients on hand. I do, however, use dark chocolate cocoa instead. They are SO decadent!
I had heard good things about The Minimalist Baker from a friend a few months ago, so when I saw this recipe online while trying to fix a chocolate craving, I decided to start here. So glad I did! This site is definitely becoming my go-to for vegan baking.
M says
Made this once, found myself looking up this recipe to make again! Definitely a keeper along with many others you publish, thank you!
Eliana says
These were delicious! I subbed almond flour to make it GF ( I used about 1 1/4 cup. I just kept adding until the batter looked right.), used vegan chocolate chips, and added 1/4 tsp. cinnamon powder. They tasted heavenly!! I will definitely make these again.
Amber says
So… My boyfriend is gf and doesn’t eat cane/brown sugar so I made some replacements (gf flour blend and coconut sugar). I was not a fan. Not saying this isn’t a great recipe, just saying it doesn’t work well with substitutions. I’ll have to try it again with the original ingredients and see how it goes!
Sara says
I absolutely love these brownies!! Can I make them in a regular brownie pan though instead of a muffin tin?
Hi! You sure can! They make take a little longer though! Other people left comments saying that they had success with an 8×8″ pan for 30 minutes. Good luck!
Danielle says
Hi!! I love your blog and the fact that you prove vegan food is AMAZING!!!!! Could I sub egg replacer instead of the flax eggs? Thanks!!
Megan says
These were ahhhhmazing!! Was craving something chocolate-y, and these were beyond perfect. Baking them in the muffin tin was something I’d never done with brownies before. They came out crispy on the outside with chewy, decadence inside. Baked for 20 mins since my oven is fussy. Thank you for this recipe that is sure to become a staple! :)
michelle m. says
OH MY GOODNESS! These are AMAZING! I can’t ever recall being impressed with a vegan brownie. This makes me rethink everything. I followed the recipe exactly except to add soy milk to the batter to make it more liquid-y (the consistency of cake batter), as it was a bit dry when mixed. I added vegan chocolate chips. They could be sold.
Is there any reason you chose to make them muffins vs. one big brownie?
kungaa joseph says
I followed the directions to the letter; the batter was dry; added 2 tbs of oil and water to mix it more ; ended up with rocks. the batter from the beginning would not become wet. Again I measured everything and followed the recipe. had to throw the whole batch out.
Elizabeth Sneij says
Hello, I was wondering if I can make it as a sheet brownie (like a sheet cake) so that I can cut them in squares and use is as like a birthday cake type of thing?
Hi! That should work! Use this as a guide.
Charlie Jo Cook says
While I have little to know interest in eating vegan, I know your recipes are not going to disappoint. Whilst rocking my baby to sleep tonight I said to myself “I need to make brownies” and searched your website. I’ve already made your black bean brownies (Ah-mazing, obviously), my food processor is out of commission (hopefully everyone heard of the Cuisinart recall…) so I wanted a simpler option of yours. Thankfully you have plenty of brownie options! I made these in less than 30 minutes, in one bowl, substituting your non-butter with European butter, 1 real egg instead of 2 flax eggs and almond extract instead of vanilla. As expected, your recipe turned out as delicious and easy as I had hoped. YUM! These are hitting the spot tonight, I’ll definitely be making these again :) Thank you! – Charlie
Charlie says
No* not know. How embarrassing :P
sydney s says
this recipe turned out great! i loved it. my only issue was that the batter was a bit doughy, so i added a tiny bit of water and it was perfect. thanks!
Fernando says
Hi Dana, how are you?
May I sub the flour for oat flour or rice flour? And may I sub butter for canola oil or regular butter?
Thanks for sharing those recipes.
Warm greetings from Brazil.
Jessica says
I just made these tonight and added vegan white chocolate chips. Amazing! This will be my go to brownie recipe from now on. Thank you!
Deepa says
I’d like to make these in mini muffin pans for my son’s school Christmas party. Would the earth balance spread work in place of the sticks? I know they have more water content so do you think that would change the outcome? Thanks in advance!
That should work!
Pravas says
This looks amazingly! I was wondering: do you think I can manage to make it spreading the batter in just one layer in the pan (like regular square brownies) instead of using muffin tins?
Thank you!!
That should work! Use this as a guide.
Candice says
Just made these. Love the flavor but they were on the “floury” side and not gooey. Any tips for the future?
Hmm, add lots of chocolate chips and slightly underbake!
shubbiesmom says
Simple? What in heck is non dairy butter? What in heck are flax eggs? I was looking for a recipe to make for a vegan friend of mine, but finding these ingredients complicate things.
Becca says
If you research into it, you’ll find that these ingredients are ridiculously simple! Non-dairy butter is pretty self-explanatory, it can usually be found a natural foods store and most grocery stores. Flax eggs are made of one tablespoon of flax meal mixed with three tablespoons water (let sit for atleast 5 minutes). Don’t let the unknown scare you!
Anissa says
Ive made this recipe before with great results, but this time they collapsed in the middle and I can’t seem to figure out why. I did add a little bit of peppermint extract and I doubled the recipe, but I can’t quite figure out where it went wrong. Any idea?
Hmm, not sure! Did you double the baking powder, too?
Anissa says
I figured it out. :) I tried to redo it again today, and while I was assembling my ingredients, I realized I used baking soda instead of baking powder. The containers from Trader Joes look similar and I wasn’t reading so closely.
Today they turned out perfectly! I regret that I only made a regular batch instead of a double. Thanks. :)
Lisa says
These were sooo yummy! This batch made 7 and I’m trying to restrain myself from eating them all at once. The only change I made was subbing coconut oil for butter. It gives it that yummy coconutty flavor. These were a little crisp on the edges and moist and chewy in the middle. Thanks for satisfying my chocolate craving!
Debbie Lewis says
Oh my! I bought your cookbook, and was looking for a recipe, but didn’t see a brownie recipe in it (the cookbook is awesome, by the way!). But, I have been craving a good brownie for about 2 weeks. This recipe is amazing! If you didn’t know, you would never guess there are no eggs or butter in it! I did use Nutive shortening (Red palm and coconut oil) as my butter substitute. It is also ingenious to use a cupcake pan so you get that crispy outside. I LOVE this recipe and will use it AND recommend it over and over!
Michelle says
Ummm these are AMAZING. So decadent, so few ingredients. Love!
KJ | Om Nom Herbivore says
Was have a major chocolate craving a few nights ago and all of these ingredients were around – THANKFULLY! I opted to make them in a mini muffin pan with walnuts. The batter is enough for roughly 18 mini brownies!
Mary says
I’m partial to apple sauce as my egg substitute. Would you recommend 1/4 cup to replace the two flax eggs? I read somewhere it’s about that per large egg so not sure if it’s equal to that in flax egg. That is, 8; you think that can be done. Thanks!
I haven’t tested it that way, but yes that should work!
Xana says
Is it possible to use coconut sugar instead of granulated?
It’s worth a shot!
Sri says
I made the recipe with apple sauce instead of vegan butter (I avoid processed food), dash of coffee and gluten free flour and it turned out really well! 10 mins to prep, 25 mins to bake and the brownies went straight from the pan, to our plates!
Justin says
Hello! My brownies turn out nice and soft. But after leaving them in an airtight container overnight it became hard as a brick. Any advice?
Oh no, it’s hard to stay why that happened! Perhaps you could warm them in a toaster oven before eating to soften them up? And maybe next time wrap them in plastic wrap in addition to storing them in an airtight container?
Diamond says
Okay, so I read pretty much every comment from 2013 and 2014 and was soooo stressed about making these because there were so many mixed reviews :( My sister is vegan and we have tries unsuccessfully to make good vegan brownies before this and I was getting desperate.
I made this recipe today and we both loved the brownies! However, I would like to include a few thoughts/notes for any future comment readers out there who stumble upon this recipe and get stressed about the mixed reviews as I did :) My comment is a little long but hopefully helpful.
1. The mixture will be thick: I have NO idea how your batter came out so thin as in the recipe pictures Dana because mine was really thick :/ The recipe pictures remind me of boxed brownies, which I love, no shame here, and so I was a little surprised/worried when mine came out thick like many commenters above say. HOWEVER, I have a non-vegan brownie recipe I adore and make to rave reviews from everyone and they come out thick like this recipe. Like you kind of have to smooth it into the dish thick. And they’re perfect, chewy, slightly crumbly, decadent brownies. So I would say don’t panic, don’t add soymilk or extra liquid. Just stick to the recipe and have faith.
2. The cocoa matters here: The only dutch processed cocoa powder at the supermarket I can find is Hershey’s Special Dark which is a very very dark, almost black like Oreo cookies powder and is pretty bitter. It’s very yummy and perfectly cocoa-y but it’s dark. So I think the next time I make these brownies, which I definitely will, I will make the trip to Sprouts and get a lighter colored dutch cocoa powder OR add a bit more sugar to sweeten them up.
3. Accurately measure out the butter: I didn’t have sticks but I would say use that if you can so you can make sure you measure 1/2 cup out correctly. I had to scoop mine into a measuring cup since there weren’t any metric measurements so I could weigh the butter and I took my time packing and smoothing the butter into my measuring cup until I felt like I had 1/2 cup in there. I think if you guesstimate and undershoot the amount of butter, it could make the brownies dry.
4. I only cooked mine for 20 minutes which resulted in a crisp exterior and fudgy, soft interior.
5. Carefully, take them out of the pan while still warm if not using paper liners: I didn’t use liners and out of fear, took one brownie out right after removing the pan from the oven to see if they were successful. I was careful and it popped right out. Satisfied, I let the others stay in the pan. Rookie mistake – the bottoms stuck to the cups and so the tops came out leaving their bottom halves in the pan. Still tasty, didn’t stop my sister and I from eating them out of the pan, but not really presentable.
I know this was long but I hope this helps reassure other bakers as they try this recipe because it’s actually really tasty, has a great texture, and just needs a little loving tenderness to come out right :)
Diamond
Sarah says
Followed recipe exactly but they were too dry. Edible but dry.
Sarah says
My batter was very very thick and not runny at all! Not sure what I did wrong :(
Darenda says
Could I sub coconut oil instead of Earth Balance vegan butter? If so, how much?
Meredith says
I made these tonight, but for some reason my batter was very thick and didn’t look anything like yours! I even added a bit of coconut milk to soften the batter, but that didn’t work. Does anyone have any suggestions? What makes the batter look like that when there is only 5 tbsp of water (from the flax egg)?
pamela says
Hi Dana,
Thank you so much for posting recipes that are clear, easy to follow and actually work! I’m a hopeless baker but the 4 baking recipes I’ve tried from your website so far have all worked first time round!
I have made these last night and they are amazing! I’m enjoying one right now with a cup of coffee. I used walnuts and it’s gorgeous! Thanks again :)
Melody says
We have made these a few times and they are perfect. We substitute the flax eggs for 2 bananas, half the flour we substitute with almond meal, and we only add half the recommended sugar (banana is sweet enough). We add buckini mix and they are superb. Thank you for the recipe!
Michelle says
Used coconut oil instead of butter. This combined with silicone baking cups…voila…no sticking. Always add a dash of strong coffee and if you are brave a pinch of cayenne to any chocolate receipe.
Delicious!
Kylea says
I’ve made this recipe soooo many times! The best way IMO is using coconut oil as the fat and using chia seeds for the “eggs”. I also add mini chocolate chips.. These modifications I swear are amazing… me and my fam also think they are best cold! :)
Liza says
I made these with peanut butter chips and put them in mini muffin papers/cups, so they’re basically bite-sized. They were an enormous hit at my son’s all-vegan grad party.
Craig says
What about using dates/bananas as a sweetener, about to try it. What do you think?
Sara says
These were awesome!! I’ve made them over a dozen times now and they’re just perfect!
Rose says
Yes, these definitely needed more liquid. But, don’t add more oil. I gently added soy milk a little at a time until I got the consistency it should have (i.e. cake batter). (You could use any kind of milk, even apple juice.) It did the trick! They turned out great! Moist and chocolatey! I also used coconut oil to sub for the earth balance. Overall great recipe and a keeper. Thank you…
Arthi says
Hi I was wondering if the batter is meant to be super dry? I substituted Earth Balance with Canola oil. I ended up adding about 1/3 to 1/2 cup more oil :/ to try and give it more moisture. I ran out of a milk to add. Ended up being too oily but overall, it didn’t stick together. Thanks in advance — I love your simple recipes!
Arthi
Mariah says
I doubled the recipe, but the brownies came out as the same amount like the original recipe. If I doubled the recipe shouldn’t I have double the brownies and not the same amount. What did I do wrong?
Sam says
Okay, I’ve followed this blog for awhile now and even before I was a vegan because I was trying to make the switch and my boyfriend is also gluten free. You’re my favorite food blog and I’ve made dozens of your recipes, I think this is my favorite.
I subbed the vegan butter (my boyfriend hates it for some reason) for canola oil and added the smallest splash of soy milk to make it just a little thinner for the batter. And I always add espresso powder to brownies and chocolate chips. Best brownies, I had 2 in the span of 5 minutes, I have some regrets but the flavor was worth it. Thank you!
So kind! Thanks Sam! xoxo
Faith says
These were absolutely perfect!!! I substituted vegetable oil for butter, and baked them in a brownie pan and frosted it with pillsbury chocolate fudge icing (which is vegan) They were amazing, been vegan for a year and this is the first brownie recipe i have found that is just as good as the brownies i used to make. These are extremely moist and very chocolatey. Only thing is that they almost tasted like dark chocolate so i might use a tad bit less chocolate next time. But overall these are the best brownies I’ve ever had. I shared these at a get together and they were a hit with everyone!
Jocelyn says
I just made these with regular eggs and Bob’s 1 to 1 gluten free flour and they turned out perfect! Super easy to make and delicious. I baked them for 22 minutes.
Yay! Thanks for sharing!
Aneri says
hey, Can i use unsweetened cocoa powder instead of dutch cocoa powder??
That should work!
Lisa says
Not a hit. Crumbly. Thumbs down from my 9 yr old son. He couldn’t give it away at school. Flavor was OK, but definitely too cake-y for my taste. Will not make again.
Jen says
These are AMAZING. I’m not vegan so I use real butter and flax eggs because I hate the taste of eggs in my baked goods. I found that baking them for 17 min is perfect.
Ami says
I am making these today for my first Vegan Mother’s Day! I have to say that I didn’t use the Dutch process cocoa. I found some, but it was $13.00 and I wasn’t sure I wanted to spend that much. I may try it the next time I make these though. They were delicious! I did take another reviewers advice and add in 3 tablespoons of almond milk (I used the sweetened vanilla). It made it more of the brownie mix I’m used to. Next time I’m gonna to follow instructions to a T. We added in vegan chocolate chips to the top also. These are great! And would probably also be wonderful with some coconut milk ice cream!
Stella P says
THIS is what I was looking for! I used coconut oil instead of vegan butter and it turned out great! Also, I put some almond milk (about 1/3 cup) to moisten (without it it was just a ball of thick dough). Thanks for the recipe! I love it!
Rachel says
I make these often! I always end up with 12 brownies though. Not complaining!! They are absolutely delicious.
JulieMT says
Wow! These are delightful! I am a brownie nut and these were absolutely grand -dense, chocolatey, and moist-not cake like which some folks mentioned there’s were! I did make a couple adjustments after reading the comments.
I used the “Ener G” Egg replacement instead of flax egg in light of other people’s comments that the dough/batter was dry. I find Flax sometimes absorbs liquid. My batter was pretty much the same consistency as non-vegan brownie batter. I also made them in an 8×8 pan. Finally I did what I do for all my brownies (per Ina Garten’s Outrageous Brownie recipe) after allowing them to cool to room temp, I refrigerate them before cutting until they are cold (overnight works!). This leaves them really dense and fudgey and firmer then if not refrigerated. I did add walnuts and vegan chocolate chips. The only thing I forgot this time which I will do next time is add some espresso powder. Definitely a 5 starer!
Fivos says
in my country neither do we get earth balance non dairy butter nor any non dairy butter in stores.
could i use coconut oil instead? if so then how much?
Ashlee says
This recipe was AMAZING! So yummy and quick! Will definitely be adding this to my recipe book. Thanks!
Kyleigh says
I subbed 2 nanners instead of flax seeds we will see how this goes.
Kyleigh says
They came out great!
Nadia says
My younger brother and sister loved these!(who are not vegan) and my friend loved these! and she didn’t know they were vegan! she complained about how small they were and wanted more! These were a hit.
Shug says
Came out cakey instead of chewy, even though I pulled them out early. *sigh*
Ah well… the search continues.
If you’re wanting chewier brownies, simply add less flour and baking powder!
Shug says
Okay, thanks for the tip! I’ll give it another try.
Amal says
Thanks for the recipe! Tried this last night as a guide to use the ingredients I had at home.
Replaced butter with mashed banana & coconut oil
Sugar with jaggary
All purpose flour with quinoa flour
Batter needed a bit of moisture so I splashed in some maple syrup & water in (didn’t have non dairy milk).
Also made it in a tin and cut it into squares when done. Needed around 28 mins to be ready.
Love the texture, firm and soft enough, but taste was a bit bitter (maybe it was the quinoa flour). I’d make it again with a bit more jaggary and maybe non dairy milk.
Any tips for the bitterness?
Tamara says
Just made the brownies. Wow. So good and easy to make. They turned out perfect. Thank you so much!
Daisy says
The first time I made these I was short on cocoa powder, so I substituted with 1/2 cup of melted chocolate and 1/4 cocoa powder. They came out amazing! Super moist with a nearly molten center and a crunchy top. I took them to a potluck and everyone raved about them. Definitely putting these into heavy rotation!
Carolyn says
Just made these, they are delicious! They have more of a cake like texture instead of brownies. I made a few changes. I doubled the recipe. I used chia eggs instead of flax, I used regular unsweeten cocoa powder, brown sugar, half the amount of oil, also I used olive oil since I didn’t have coconut oil at hand. I had to add 1/4 cup of water to the final mixture since it the batter was very stiff. Also I used your DIY flour mix, for a gluten free version. Baked for 22 minutes.
I will definetly make them again! My two sons and husband loved them, so glad I had decided to doubled the recipe!
Linds says
I substituted carob powder for the cocoa and added vegan carob chips. I also added a splash of non-dairy milk based on reviewers comments. Turning this recipe into carob brownies was a success. The chips made them rich and decadent. Thank you for sharing this easy and yummy recipe.
Taylor says
OMG. These turned out heavenly. I did make some adjustments though.
First off I made only half the recipe. I subbed the butter with coconut oil. I used raw cocoa powder. I used Bob’s gluten free baking flour. And I used a 1/4c brown sugar, 1tb maple syrup, 1tb honey. I also only needed to bake for 10 minutes.
They came out exactly how I believe a brownie should be. The sweetness was like a dark chocolate bar. I don’t care for the sugary flavor of a lot of brownies. The texture was the perfect combination of cakey and chewy. I do not care for fudgey brownies, and these were far from it. Overall a very far cry from the cheap tasting, over sugared brownies you would find in a store.
I was so love with these brownies my eyes lit up the moment I bit into one. Thank you so much for the recipe! This will definitely be my go to from now on!
Lauren | The Oatmeal Artist says
I just made these and they turned out great! I didn’t need to add any extra liquid, either.
I used Ener-G egg replacer instead of flax. I added 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules to enhance the chocolate flavor, and I stirred in 1/3 cup crushed Oreos. I also baked it in an 8×8 pan instead of muffin tins.
Someone else said that they found this recipe to yield a cakey brownie, but I thought this was pretty chewy and dense, just the way I like it! And not too sweet. Yay!
I will make these again. Thanks!
Gena says
My batter came out no where near the look of yours. I followed the recipe exactly, but it came out dry and dense, what could I have done to make the batter wetter without ruining the recipe?
Julie says
Really yummy even after I over cooked them. 14 minutes for minis is 3 minutes too many. Now, when will you have a real cookbook for us to buy? You are just so awesome.
Emily says
I made these last weekend. They are delicious! If you didn’t know it (and I won’t tell) you would never guess these are made with black beans. I froze them and get one out each day. 30 seconds in the microwave turns them into warm gooey yummyness. One recommended I would make is to mix toppings in with the batter. I had trouble getting the nuts to stay put. Thanks for a great recipe!
Sindy says
These brownies turned out great!! I added some unsweetened apple sauce as the batter became dry when I added the flour.
Rox says
These are delicious with a lovely crumb. They make 24 mini muffins too – bake for 15 minutes.
Unfortunately I got confused by all the 3/4 1/4 and accidentally put 3/4 teaspoon of salt. But I can tell these are wonderful with the right measurements and will definitely do it again. I used raw walnuts. The texture is just perfect.
Angelica says
I love everything about this recipe! Thank you!
It is so helpful that it only makes 6 perfectly sized brownies- yet easily doubles if I am making for more people.
I kept the recipe the same and used one earth balance stick of butter- only change was I used one normal egg instead of the two flax eggs. My brownies turned out PERFECTLY and exactly like your photo. I even added some chocolate chips on top for good measure. They were even better the next day on top of it all!!
I will say that they were a bit greasy at the bottom- probably from the earth balance but nothing too bad.
Making them again today! Thank you so much!
V says
Hi! The recipe looks delicious, but mine seemed dry. Could it be because I didn’t mix the flax eggs, butter, and sugar before adding the flour?
Zina says
These are pretty darn delish. Except they were a tad to buttery so I’ll probably adjust to only use half a stick of butter or something. Thank you for this though.
Danica says
can i sub non-dairy butter with coconut oil? and flax eggs with banana?
Brook says
This looks so good!! Only can i use regular cocoa powder instead of dutch process? TIA
Yep!
Sarah says
Have you ever used chia egg in these brownies? I think I’m going to try it!
E. Anderson says
I used ground chia seeds instead of flax seeds with about 6 tablespoons of water and a combination of coconut oil and rice bran oil instead of vegan margarine. I also split the batter into 6 muffins and cooked them a few minutes longer. Both my vegan child and non-vegan child declared them to be delicious. I used a combination of Trader Joe’s cocoa powder and Valrhona cocoa powder. I don’t think either are Dutch process.
Ashley says
I didn’t have Dutch-process cocoa and made this with regular unsweetened cocoa. The flavor didn’t work for me for two or three reasons: the switch in cocoa, the taste of the Earth Balance Omega-3 Non-GMO butter I used and, perhaps, the canola oil spray I used to prep the muffin tin. Use the Dutch process if you can. Since I have so much unsweetened cocoa to use up, I’m going to try the recipe with a little extra cocoa and sugar. I’ll substitute baking soda for the baking powder, which I’ve read is a better acidic balance with regular cocoa. I’ll use applesauce, coconut oil or mashed banana in place of the vegan butter. I’m a big fan of Earth Balance Olive Oil Spread, but the kind I used for this recipe left an unpleasant aftertaste. The texture of these brownies is PERFECT — great mouth feel and they don’t fall apart. And putting them in a muffin tin is genius. I’ll post again after I try the modifications.
Vanessa says
Was it successful with applesauce?
hannah says
Wow! These look AMAZING. Would it work to sub honey for the granulated sugar?
I’m not sure, but if you try it, let me know!
Sheren says
Love this!! can you swap sea salt for normal salt because there seems to be none in the kitchen? Thanks!
Farnaz says
Tried these this morning and although I may have over baked them, the batter was quite crumbly. I used coconut butter and as soon as I mixed it with the flax eggs the batter got so thick! Any tips to help avoid this happening again? Can I add water or soya milk? Or maybe more coconut butter? First time baking vegan.
Leah says
Thanks so much for the great recipe! My 15 month old son, who has several food allergies, was able to enjoy these brownies plus pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving because of your site!
lauren says
Is theanything that I can substitute for eggs. I don’t even eat the egg substitute….
Maria says
Can i substitute earth balance? Where I live (Nicaragua) I cannot find vegan butter… maybe coconut butter? :(
Coconut oil would be best!
Ritam says
Made these… Very easy and really good! I subbed peanuts which added a nice crunch. Just wondering if the recipe would also work if I baked it all in one dish to be able to cut it later… Or does it the recipe only work in these cupcake molds? My husband and I have differing views at present ;)
I haven’t tried it in a dish, but if you do, let me know how it goes!
Hannah says
These are okay, not delicious. The texture is good and chewy, but there isn’t much flavor even with Ghiradelli choc chips. It’s a good and easy to follow recipe, I’d just prefer to ingest that much sugar with a more flavorful dessert.
Zosia says
would it be possible to sub any kind of oil for earth balance? Unfortunately its not available in my country..
Sam Decoste says
I tried this recipe with disappointing results — they were dry little cupcakes. I wondered as I was making it about the steps .. shouldn’t all the dry and wet be mixed separately? Anyway, thumbs down. I wouldn’t recommend trying this one out.
Brady says
I followed this recipe three times EXACTLY as it appears on this site, yet on the first two tries they came out dry and crumbly. I even cooked them a few minutes under the said time. On the third time, I added 1/4 cup of water and a little bit more oil and it was better, but still didn’t look like a brownie should look like. It was more like a chocolate cupcake. What am I doing wrong?
Hmm, I’m not sure! People have had such great results with this I don’t know what could’ve gone wrong!
Elena says
These are soo yummy! I added a Tbs cinnamon to the recipe, to give my brownies a Mexican chocolate flavor. I had a bit of trouble with them crumbling as I extracted them from my mini muffin tin, but this can be easily fixed by using muffin wrappers in my next go at it. Thanks for the recipe!!
Hannah says
I love Minimalist Baker’s recipes. Many are a family favorite I make at least once a week. This will not be an addition to my recipe box. I followed the recipe exactly, and the brownies were extremely dry. The batter was more like a dough, so I decided to decrease the baking time. They were still crumbly yet clung to the back of my throat.
Despite the texture, the flavor was very average.
Brady says
Me too! I followed it exactly and it looks nothing like the picture. It’s more like a super dry chocolate cupcake.
Emily says
Can’t wait to try this! As a new vegan, I’m so happy I can enjoy the same deserts as before. I was wondering if it mattered whether the cocoa powder was sweetened or unsweetened?
Dana says
This has become my go-to brownie recipe. It’s bookmarked “best brownies ever,” and that’s my take on them. I always substitute the flour for something whole wheat- either a hard white wheat or a w.w. pastry flour, and I have always had a hard time stopping myself from eating the whole pan.
Ha! So glad you like them Dana! Great name btw ;D
Sami says
These look so awesome!! I’ve been searching through your whole website the past few days for something healthy and yummy to make! when your recipes call for “cane sugar” etc., do you think swapping with stevia would work at all? Thanks so much!!
I haven’t tried using stevia in this recipe, but if you give it a try, let me know!
Britney says
I tried this recipe with King Arthur Gluten Free all purpose baking flour & OOOOOMMMMGGG !! So WONDERFUL!! Thanks for Sharing :)
(Just as a note: Pillsbury GF flour did NOT work with this Recipe)
stef says
Hi. I made these and they were amazing. So much so that I’m going to make them again asap. Do you think I could substitute coconut oil for the vegan butter? I can get coconut oil for way cheaper (and I think it’s healthier). Thanks!
I do! Let me know how it goes! And check the comments – I think other people have tried that with success!
Stef says
Thanks! Next time I will make it in a banana-bread-size pan. I think the size should be adequate.
Olivia Mason says
I made these late last night, looking for a quick and easy chocolate fix–even my husband (who is by no means a vegan) said they were delicious and ate three! I followed the recipe exactly except I didn’t have any vanilla extract so used maple syrup instead, and added some homemade chocolate frosting after they cooled. I am glad to finally have a brownie recipe we can both enjoy! :)
Courtney says
Hi! My brownies are in the oven as I type this. Quick question- in the photos above it shows you holding out a 1/4 cup of cocoa powder but the recipe calls for 1/2. Was that just a typo? Who knows why I happened to notice :-)
Nope! Just for photos I used a smaller measurement.
Juliana says
These brownies are awesome and my children loved them, which is the true test for me. Thank you for sharing your recipes Dana! They’re always a hit.
Simone says
Can you sub the butter with coconut or olive oil?
I think other people have tried that with success. Check the comments!
Mikki says
So I subbed 6 tbsp black bean af and poured the batter into my mini muffin tin and they were phenomenal! This was a really great recipe and so easy to make! All 6 of us in my family loved them and I’m taking them to a vegan potluck tomorrow! Thanks so much!
CiCi says
Did you adjust the temp or leveler at all for the mini size – or just a straight AF substitution?
Ashley says
What kind of camera do you use? The quality of your shots are always so perfect!
Find that info here!
Cat says
Added in a tbsp of ground ginger, some seseme seeds and dark chocolate chips. Unbelievable!! Thanks for this:)
Chelsea says
Question. Would it effect the recipe if I used coconut sugar? What about coconut flour? Thanks for being awesome!
Coconut sugar = almost positive yes. On the coconut flour, it’s way more absorbent than regular flour, so try cutting it back by half. Let me know if it works!
Martine Cayouette says
Hi my brownies doesn’t look like the picture, they are kind of weird but they taste delicious.
Jess says
Awesome recipe!!
I substituted the flax eggs with a little bit over three fourths of a cup of coconut yogurt, substituted the vegan butter with coconut oil, used pink Himalayan salt instead of sea salt, added the recommended amount of nuts, and used half a teaspoon of water to add extra moisture. I spread the batter into an 8×8 brownie pan and baked at 350 degrees for about 18 minutes.
They came out dense and fudgy with crispy edges and tender tops (almost like the texture of a croissant). Delish!
Sarah says
I used bread flour, a mix of coconut sugar and organic brown sugar, added Enjoy Life chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips and about 2 Tbsp of maple syrup since the batter was a thick ball. I baked them in an 8×8 pan for 26 minutes. They were delicious out of the oven and I even spread Justin’s maple syrup almond butter on them. The next day they were really moist, soft and oh so fudgy! Good recipe to start from and add too! Thanks for posting Minimalist Baker!
Sarah says
I also used coconut oil instead of vegan butter!
Whoop! Glad you enjoyed these, Sarah! Thanks for sharing!
Mia says
Just made these…DELICIOUS. Honestly, if you’re trying to decide between a few different recipes, pick this one. These brownies were amazing.
Thanks for sharing, Mia! xo
Alana says
These look FABULOUS! Can’t wait to try them! Question: Would this recipe work with carob powder in place of cocoa powder? Thanks!
I haven’t tried it, but I would guess yes! Let me know if you try.
Gail says
These look very good! I am going to make them for my family. I do have all other ingredients but no flaxseed…do I have to use it to get the same outcome.
Jay says
I’m not a huge chocolate eater (I like savory things, usually) but when I have a craving for chocolate it is BAD.
I’ve actually tried this recipe (more than once, actually) and it’s amazing. Very dark and chocolatey, not too gooey, and if you bake them in muffin tins like the picture you get that slightly crispy outside and soft, moist inside.
I’m going to say these are the best vegan brownies I’ve ever baked but honestly, they’re the only ones I’ve ever baked. After I tried this recipe I didn’t have to search for another!
Thanks for sharing, Jay!
Manon says
Hi,
Your recipe looks AMAZING, I want to try these muffins soooo bad.
I have two questions: Do you think I could substitue vegan butter with coconut oil? Do you think oat flour would work? I know this is not your original recipe but it’s all I have in my pantry :(
Thanks a lot for everything you share with us!!
Manon
Cassie says
These were the easiest and best brownies! I didn’t have flax seeds and used chia seeds instead (for the egg substitute). They rocked!!! Love all your recipes ♡
Lydie says
How much did you use of the chia seeads for the egg substitute ?
Kimberly in So Cal says
I finally made these today and they are wonderful! I tried to mostly follow the recipe, and I’ll admit that I was nervous because the batter was super thick before adding the flour, but somehow it stayed the same after I got the flour folded in. It was thick as could be so I used a cookie scoop to put it in the oiled muffin liners. I then pressed the brownie batter down just slightly (with damp hands) to even out the tops.
In *my* gas oven, using USA Pans muffin tins (thick metal), unbleached muffin liners, and two racks, the brownies were not ready after 22 minutes, but were perfect at the 26 minute mark. Anyone who is getting crumbly, hard brownies within the given time range might want to check their oven temperature calibration.
Next time I will try using freshly milled einkorn or soft white wheat flour :)
Changes:
***I doubled the recipe. 7 – 8 brownies with two teenaged boys in the house is a cruel joke.
***I used carob powder instead of cocoa. Sadly we have chocolate allergies in our home :(
***I used 1 t. vanilla extract and 1 t. homemade vanilla powder
***I used Sucanat (not sure if this is a change or what you mean by “natural cane sugar”)
***I mixed the Earth Balance, Sucanat, flax eggs, and vanilla together before adding in the carob powder. Once that was whisked in I added the baking powder, and then quickly the flour. I had to switch from a whisk to a silicone spatula for the flour.
***I topped each brownie with a generous sprinkling of carob chips. I didn’t want to add them to the batter this first time in case they made it too dense/moist.
batgirlinjapan says
can you use oil instead of butter and apple sauce instead of eggs ?
Not sure!
Stanley says
Hi!
I’m not vegan, but my girlfriend turned vegetarian and is becoming vegan day by day :D. But I try to tag along as much as I can, cause I like cooking vegan meals – it’s just so much more fun to prepare it! Also, I’m a chemist, so it’s like a little lab every time I help her cook.
I’ve NEVER baked anything! But today I decided to go for it and make these brownies all by myself. The toughest thing was to find the correct settings on the oven :D. And what do you know, I now have a plateful of brownies with chocolate chips…well…half a plate by now…
These are really delicious and so easy I wouldn’t believe it! Thanks for this great recipe!
Cheers,
Stanley
Great! Thanks for sharing!
Stanley says
But somehow, they weren’t as aesthetically pleasing as yours…the had more rough feeling to them, but the important thing is the taste I guess :D It was hard, but I managed to take a snap of the result before it, somehow mysteriously, disappeared… https://flic.kr/p/sKGZdg.
Brooke says
Aw sad. Mine were dry & crumbly. I mean, I ate a few because, like, I needed chocolate, but not great.
Jen says
I make these all the time they are so yummy.
I’m not vegan but I do hate the taste of eggs in my baked goods so I just use a stick of organic butter instead of vegan butter.
Also I’ve found that checking them at 17/18 min is usually good, the first couple times I made them they over-cooked.
Overall one of the best brownies I’ve had!
Oishivegan says
Hey, I am wondering if I could replace the non dairy butter by something like almond butter?
Thanks
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