Description
These Fudgy Vegan Brownies, rich in chocolate flavor and made with simple ingredients like applesauce and cocoa powder, are the perfect treat for any occasion. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, they’re ideal for dessert lovers searching for a healthy alternative.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (118ml) vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- ½ cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ounces (113g) unsweetened applesauce (about ½ cup)
- 2 ounces (57g) unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (186g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (Vegan ones)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9” pan with foil, then spray with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the oil and sugar. Mix in the vanilla, cocoa powder, and applesauce until well blended. Stir in the melted chocolate and salt until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour to the mixture and fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-28 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- For a decorative touch, sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.
Notes
Ensure the chocolate chips used are vegan to maintain the recipe’s vegan status.
For additional flavor, consider adding nuts or a dash of espresso powder to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg