The Ultimate Classic Vegan Chocolate Brownies Recipe

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Sticking with chocolate desserts, check out this vegan chocolate fudge cake, vegan pumpkin brownies and edible vegan brownie batter too!

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If you like your vegan brownies to be simple and satisfying, you're in the right place! These goodies aren't the most spectacular bake that i've ever made but they have the ability to bring a smile to people's faces.

Sometimes it's the basic desserts that make you the most happy. I've loved brownies as long as I can remember and these quick and easy bakes remind me of being back at school.

Are you a brownie lover? If you are, try these out. Let me know what you think! Tag me @vegan_treats_blogger on Instagram. I love to see all of your vegan treats and creations!

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO YOU NEED FOR THESE CLASSIC VEGAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES?

All Purpose Flour
Cocoa Powder
Baking Powder
Salt
Vegan Butter
Granulated Sugar/Caster Sugar
Maple Syrup
Plant Milk
Vanilla Extract

HOW TO MAKE THESE EASY VEGAN BROWNIES

Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

(Full instructions are on the recipe card below).

Me holding up a slice of my vega chocolate brownie.

TIPS FOR MAKING THESE SIMPLE VEGAN BROWNIES

DON'T OVER-MIX YOUR BROWNIES

Over-mixing your brownie mixture will cause them to have an unappetising texture. Just make sure your brownie batter is fully incorporated.

BAKE FOR LESS TIME IF YOU LIKE THEM GOOIER

Take 5 minutes off the total baking time if you prefer your vegan brownies to be a little wetter.

An aerial view of three brownies stacked up towards the camera.

WHAT ARE BROWNIES?

Brownies are a chocolatey baked treat made primarily from flour, cocoa powder and baking powder and milk. As mine are vegan, I of course, used plant milk.

WHY I LOVE THIS EASY VEGAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES RECIPE

I love these vegan chocolate brownies because of the nostalgia that they provide. Like I have previously said, these aren't the fanciest brownies that you're ever going to eat but they are just SO comforting. I loved school brownies and maybe that's why.

Have you tried my vegan rocky road bars and vegan banana brownies yet? Give them a try!

WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE THIS RECIPE

It's so simple. Anybody is capable of making this recipe, no matter what your baking ability level is.
The brownies are so chocolatey. This brownie recipe contains a generous amount of cocoa powder which gives the cakes a rich taste. I think it's the perfect amount but I may be biased!

HELPFUL TOOLS FOR MAKING THESE EASY VEGAN BROWNIES

2 Medium-sized Bowls
6x6 Inch Baking Pan

RECIPE VARIATIONS & SUBSITUTIONS

Leave your vegan chocolate brownies in the oven for less time. If you like your brownies a little more moist, leave them in the oven for at least five minutes less time. The less you leave them in, the more gooey they'll be but make sure the flour is cooked!

Recipe FAQs

How do I make my brownies more chewy and not cakey?

You do this by adding more vegan fats and decreasing the amount of flour. For example, changing the vegan butter to flour ratio. Removing the baking powder will also make the cakey textures less noticeable.

Why are my brownies dry?

You may have over-baked them which will cause them to become dry. You may have underbaked them then sliced too soon. This causes the brownies to loose moisture.

HOW TO STORE

Store for up to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature.