Satisfy your sweet tooth with our pick of the best vegan brownie recipes you can make at home. They’re easy to make and taste delicious!
With their chewy texture and rich chocolate flavour, brownies are every chocoholic’s dream. In this article, we’ll show you how to make perfect vegan brownies to satisfy your sweet tooth.
From fudgy vegan brownies loaded with chocolate chunks to gooey blondies packed with nuts, these vegan brownie recipes are easy to make but impossible to resist!
How to make vegan brownies
Traditionally made with butter, eggs and milk, brownies may not seem like the most vegan-friendly dessert out there.
But don’t be deceived, it is possible to make amazing vegan brownies by substituting just a few simple ingredients.
Eggs can be replaced with a vegan egg substitute like flax or chia seed ‘egg’, while butter and milk can be swapped for dairy-free alternatives such as soya, oat, rice, coconut or almond.
And you don’t even have to skimp on the chocolate to make brownies vegan, there are plenty of vegan chocolate bars to choose from. Alternatively, you can use a high-quality cocoa powder.
If you prefer a more intense flavour, dark chocolate is normally vegan and is in our opinion the best kind of chocolate for making brownies due to its rich chocolate flavour.
Tips for baking vegan brownies
Whether you prefer the crispy corner pieces or the ooey-gooey middle, one thing we can all agree on is that nothing beats a brownie with a fudgy texture.
To achieve the perfect fudgy texture when baking vegan brownies, there are a few simple tips you can follow.
Firstly, when mixing your batter, be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tougher brownies. For extra fudginess, consider adding a tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with water as a binder.
The size and type of baking pan can affect the thickness and texture of your brownies. For thicker, fudgier brownies use a smaller pan as a larger pan will result in thinner, cake-like brownies. Don’t forget to line your baking pan with parchment paper or greased foil for easy removal.
It’s important to resist the temptation to overbake your batter. Brownies continue to cook as they cool, so aim for slightly underdone brownies if you prefer them gooey. Allow them to cool completely in the pan to allow the flavors to develop and the texture to set. This will also prevent them from crumbling or falling apart when sliced and give you clean edges and perfect squares.
Lastly, store your brownies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep your brownies fresh and moist for up to a few days, or freeze them for longer storage. Just be sure to wrap them well to prevent freezer burn.
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Choosing a smaller pan will yield thicker brownies with a gooey texture. Photo © LightItUp via Adobe Stock
Best vegan brownie recipes
1. Quick and Easy Vegan Brownies
We’re kicking off this vegan brownie round-up with a simple recipe using readily available household ingredients and no fancy kitchen equipment.
Once baked, pile ‘em high, and bite into chocolatey, perfectly moist and fudgy treats. There’s simply nothing better!
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2. Vegan Oreo Brownies
Level up your vegan brownies with everyone’s favourite accidentally vegan treat, Oreos. Yes, that’s right – Oreos are vegan and they’re a perfect way to add a crunchy texture to your vegan bakes.
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3. Almond Butter Vegan Brownies
These wickedly moist and chocolatey vegan brownies are swirled with a generous helping of almond butter to give them a delicious twist you won’t be able to resist. Nut butter lovers rejoice!
4. Vegan Chocolate Chia Brownies
These luscious vegan chocolate chia brownies are topped with a fruity combination of plant-based jelly and sliced strawberries. They’re naturally sweetened with dates and maple syrup and are entirely gluten-free too so everyone can enjoy a taste.
5. Vegan Skillet Brownie
Few things in life are more delicious than a freshly baked brownie with a gooey centre and crisp yet chewy edges.
If that’s got your mouth watering then you need to make this epic vegan skillet brownie recipe. With its soft middle and crispy outside, eating this is like enjoying a pan of brownies all by yourself with no arguing over who gets the corner pieces!
6. Coffee and Walnut Vegan Brownies
Coffee and Walnut. It’s one of the most-loved cake combinations in Britain, and, unsurprisingly, it works perfectly in a brownie too!
This chocolatey treat is swirled with instant coffee and topped with crunchy walnuts. It’s the ultimate afternoon pick-me-up!
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7. Vegan Peanut Butter Blondies
These vegan peanut butter blondies make a great dessert or can even work as a post-workout refuel snack thanks to their high protein content.
They’re made with wholesome, natural ingredients for a whole food plant based alternative to sugary snacks.
8. Vegan Protein Brownies
Where do vegans get their protein? From brownies of course! Made with black beans and vegan protein powder, these healthy vegan brownies are packed with plant-based protein.
Plus, they taste great as they’re naturally sweetened with maple syrup and have a satisfying crunch thanks to the addition of cacao nibs in the brownie batter.
9. White Chocolate and Macadamia Vegan Blondies
Ok, so this one isn’t technically a brownie, but it’s too delicious not to include!
You might think using cannellini beans in a sweet recipe is odd, but here it really works. The beans create a creamy texture and add a hit of protein and fibre.
These blondies are completely moreish and will convert you to a bean lover in no time!
10. Peanut Butter Vegan Brownies
These oh-so decadent vegan peanut butter swirl brownies are deliciously dense with the perfect balance of sweetness, richness from the chocolate and salty peanut butter to top it all off. Swirled with creamy peanut, they’re a sweet treat you’ll go nuts for.
11. Vegan Sweet Potato Brownies
Sweet potato is the magic ingredient that makes these brownies taste delicious but also ensures they’re nutritious too.
They taste so so sweet and chocolatey you’d never guess these rich and fudgy vegan brownies are packed with slow-releasing carbohydrates, vitamins and antioxidants.
12. Vegan Blondies with White Chocolate and Tofu
Pump up the protein content of your vegan brownies by using tofu as a vegan egg substitute. It gives these blondies a wonderfully chewy texture but because of its mild flavour, you won’t taste the tofu.
13. Flourless Vegan Mince Pie Brownies
If you’re looking for an alternative vegan dessert to the traditional Christmas pudding then these crowd-pleasing mince pie brownies are a great alternative. It combines the rich flavour of dark chocolate with festive spices to make one moreish vegan brownie recipe.
14. Vegan Beetroot Brownies
Beetroot is the not-so secret ingredient that gives these dairy-free brownies their delicious depth of flavour and rich texture. Plus, because they’re made from beetroot you can have a good excuse to have an extra piece!
15. Vegan Lentil Blondies
Sweet and gooey, these vegan blondies are packed with plant-based protein thanks to the lentils and peanut butter. But don’t worry, the maple syrup and peanut butter mean they still taste super sweet.
16. Double Chocolate Vegan Brownies
This vegan brownie recipe is double the chocolate and double the fun! Dates give them a natural sweetness with extra chocolate chips added in for good measure.
17. Sweet Potato Protein Brownies
Need a post-gym treat? These high protein brownies are packed with all the good stuff, including sweet potatoes, nuts, dates and hemp seeds.
But don’t worry, despite all that health they still taste delicious!
If you enjoyed these vegan brownie recipes and want to make some more sweet treats, try these vegan cake recipes!
