Indulgent, Plant-Based Chocolate Treats: Vegan Brownies
Craving some sweetness without compromising your vegan lifestyle? Look no further! Here's a delectable recipe for dairy-free brownies that satisfy your cravings while catering to your ethical choices.
apple Sauce Chocolate Brownies
Serves: 16 brownies
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup plain, unsweetened soy or nondairy milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for coating the pan
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegan semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Warm up the Oven:
- Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Coat an 8-by-8-inch square baking dish with vegetable oil; set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Place the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to aerate and combine.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- Place the applesauce, maple syrup, soy or nondairy milk, measured oil, and vanilla in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Form the Batter:
- Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until just combined (do not overmix). Add the chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
- Bake the Brownies:
- Scrape the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
- Bake in the oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
- Cool Down:
- Place the pan on a wire rack to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. If not serving right away, cool completely, cover tightly, and store at room temperature. These brownies taste best if eaten within a day or two.
Insights:
This easy-to-make dessert blends the best of sweet comfort food with a healthier twist. Applesauce replaces eggs, soy milk takes the place of dairy, and vegetable oil is the perfect alternative to butter, making it the perfect choice for vegan indulgence. Enjoy these delicious brownies guilt-free!
- These 'apple Sauce Chocolate Brownies', a vegan-friendly delight, cater to those who wish to maintain a dairy-free lifestyle without compromising on taste.
- With a total time of 1 hour and 30 minutes, this 4fc123b9e5813d254e6612d77ce08965 recipe, classified under 'uncategorized', offers an easy difficulty level for baking enthusiasts.
- The brownies are packed with nutrition, using natural unsweetened cocoa powder, vegetable oil, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, and vegan semisweet chocolate chips.
- Unleash your cravings with this guilt-free dessert! Whenever you're in need of something sweet, remember the 'apple Sauce Chocolate Brownies' and indulge freely, knowing they align with your ethical choices. (creditline: Adapted from 'The Hummingbird Kitchen')
