Folks, this is a special day…
I MADE VEGAN BROWNIES WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF BEANS!! OR ANY VEGETABLE, FOR THAT MATTER!
This recipe has been a loooonnng time coming, and my kids are thrilled it’s finally arrived…
I hate to say it, but they get a wary look on their faces when I tell them, “I made dessert!”  Even more so when they know they’re going to be taste-testing a “wonderful new recipe!”
“So what’s in it?” is usually their first question, or, if they’re getting right down to the heart of it, “Um, Mama… did you put any… you know… things that don’t belong in there? Â Like beans or something?” Â And then their faces will do this thing that I can’t quite duplicate… an expression that’s a cross between negative anxiety if I did (put something “weird” in), and hopeful anticipation if I didn’t.
So good news, kids, this time I didn’t! Â These bad boys are made with no beans, no beets, no vegetables of any kind… and they’re also free of butter, eggs, and refined sugar. Â What I did use was high-quality chocolate and not too much sweetener, so the nutrition profile is actually quite respectable… for a brownie! Â We’re talking almost 5 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per square, folks! Â All this in a super dense, moist, fudgey brownie… they’re just like brownies should be. Â Even according to my children.
My best endorsement for these guys? Â Having half the pan eaten before I could take the pictures for the blog. Â Makes a dietitian Mama’s heart happy! Â Enjoy these brownies, friends… they are kid-approved!
Ingredients
- 2 T. flax meal + 4 T. water (mix & let stand 5 min to gel)
- ½ cup maple syrup (sub honey if not vegan)
- 2 T. organic cane sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 2 t. baking powder
- 1 t. baking soda
- ¼ t. salt
- 4 oz unsweetened dark chocolate
- ½ cup almond butter
- 2 T. coconut oil
- ½ t. vanilla
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160C (325F.) Spray a square baking tin with non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flax/water mixture, maple syrup (or honey), & cane sugar.
- In a smaller bowl, combine cocoa powder, coconut flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, & salt. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the chocolate, almond butter, & coconut oil over low heat until chocolate & almond butter are just melted. Remove from heat and add the vanilla.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture to the flax & honey mixture, and stir well to combine. Then stir in the flour mixture and chocolate chips. Batter will be very thick.
- Spread into prepared pan and bake for 15-18 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean. Do not overbake.
- Cool completely before cutting into 16 squares.
Nutrition Facts
The Best Vegan Brownies
Serves: 16 squares
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Amount Per Serving: 1 square
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 12gm | 18.5% | |
| Saturated Fat 5gm | 25% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium | 0 | |
| Total Carbohydrate 24gm | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5gm | 16% | |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein 4.5gm | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
The Expat Dietitian
I love this post! It’s really funny and interesting to read. Well, all your posts are interesting to read! Thanks for including me, Theda, and Tommy in your post. I really appreciate it! I LOVE all your posts! Keep up the magnificent work!
I forgot to add that the brownies really do taste AMAZING!! I LOVE THEM! I wold actually eat them all night if I could!
Send some to our house!
Well maybe I just will!! If they are Beuerle approved, I’ll really know I’ve hit on something! 😉 xxoo
AND, I am SO glad you really do love the brownies… I would hate to fib on the blog, ha ha 🙂 xoxox
Lovely, sweet Sara… THANK YOU!!! I love it when you comment on my posts, it really makes my day!:) You, Theda, & Tommy are my shining stars… I love you!!! xoxoxox
We will definitely try this recipe out over the xmas break! Can you let me know which brand of the unsweetened chocolate you used…please?
Oh good, let me know how you all like it! I used a local brand called “Malagos”… got it from the weekend bazaars at Cuenca… it’s from Davao & really nice. But you could use Baker’s unsweetened from Makati supermarket just as well. 🙂 xxx
OK, so I might be able to go for those. Come on over and make them!
Rog, I think you would love these… I’ll make them for you this summer!! xoxo
Hello, I love your recipe. I have two questions. Can I use any Other kind of egg replacement like Bob’s mill. And the second question, can I add xantan gum? Thanks so much
Hi! Thank you so much! Yes, Bob’s Red Mill egg replacement should work just fine. You can definitely also add xantham gum, but use it in small amounts to avoid gumminess. Enjoy!