The Best Vegan Brownies Recipe

What's 9 ingredients, chocolatey, and ready to devour in 30 minutes?

Although there are probably many answers to this riddle, in this case, it's this: our recipe for gluten-free, vegan brownies! Here at Vegan Grit, we take our deserts seriously, and this one is no exception. Utilizing dark cocoa powder for extra dense, chocolatey flavor, and espresso powder for a hint of bitterness, these brownies are guaranteed to become one of your favorites!

This plant-based batter comes together in less than 10 minutes and utilizes a special ingredient that doubles up as sweetener and oil. Read on to find out what it is!

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• 2 large ripe bananas
• 1 flax egg ( tablespoon flax meal + 2 tablespoons boiling water)
• 1/4 cup brewed black coffee
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup gluten-free flour blend

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare flax egg ahead of time by whisking 1 tablespoon flax meal in 2 tablespoons boiling water, then leave to sit for 5 minutes. In a bowl or mixer, mash two bananas until few to no lumps remain. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, flax egg, and vanilla; stir to combine. The mixture should be smooth and resemble dark chocolate in color.
2. Stir in the sea salt, espresso powder, baking powder, and flour until thoroughly combined. In an 8x8 baking pan greased with your favorite cooking spray or lined with parchment paper, spread the batter until evenly distributed. Pop in the oven for 15–20 minutes until a toothpick or knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Slice and enjoy!

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