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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Dessert Bars and Brownies

    Easy Dairy Free Fudgy Brownies

    Published: Apr 5, 2021 · Modified: Dec 1, 2023 by Megan Calipari · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    These Easy Dairy-Free Fudgy Brownies are filled with chocolate and are simple to make! They are eggless and completely vegan!

    I love chocolate desserts. From Vegan Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, to Vegan Hot Cocoa Cookies, to Vegan Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies, I cant get enough chocolate. But, brownies are a chocolate lovers ideal dessert. Fudgy and decadent, it doesn't get better than a classic brownie.

    An easy dairy free fudgy chocolate brownie on a cake server
    These dairy free brownies are fudgy and chocolatey

    These brownies are simple, reliable and so easy to make. They require simple and tasty ingredients and just a few minutes to mix together. They're the ultimate quick dessert and they are delicious as is or with a scoop of vegan ice cream.

    Ingredients

    Here is what you need to make these Easy Dairy Free Fudgy Brownies:

    Flour: Regular all purpose flour, here. I always recommend King Arthur brand.

    Baking Powder: For leavening.

    Salt: For balance.

    Coconut and Canola Oil: For richness.

    Sugar: Regular granulated sugar, here.

    Cocoa Powder: Be sure to use a natural cocoa powder- not Dutch-processed. My favorite is Ghirardelli.

    Flax Egg: A combination of ground flax and water act as a binder, here.

    Apple Sauce: For moisture.

    Chocolate: I like a combination of chocolate chips and chopped chocolate for texture variation, but use what you have! Just be sure the chocolate is dairy free!

    Brownies on a white cloth with chocolate chunks
    And they are easy to make!

    Method

    These brownies come together really quickly! Here is how:

    First, make the flax egg by stirring ground flax, water and vanilla together and set it aside.

    Next, in a large bowl, combine melted coconut oil, canola oil, sugar and cocoa. Stir until well combined.

    Then, add the flax egg and apple sauce and stir until well combined.

    Now, add the flour, baking powder and salt and stir until just combined.

    Next, add ⅔ cup of the chocolate.

    Finally, scrape the mixture into a prepared pan, top with the remaining chocolate and bake the Easy Dairy Free Chocolate Brownies.

    Sugar, cocoa powder and oils mixed in a bowl
    Oils, sugar and cocoa powder
    Flax egg and apple sauce added to the batter in a bowl
    Add flax egg and apple sauce
    Finished Brownie Batter
    Add the dry ingredients

    Where to Buy Dairy Free Chocolate

    In my experience, many store-brand semi-sweet chocolate chips are dairy free.

    I also like Enjoy Life brand Chocolate Chips

    And for chocolate bars, I like Endangered Species 72% Chocolate.

    Top Recipe Tip

    When mixing the flour into the wet ingredients, mix until everything is *just* combined.

    Mixing creates gluten and we want fudgy brownies not tough brownies!

    two stacked dairy free fudgy brownies on a cake server

    What Kind of Pan

    Be sure that you use a 9"x9" square pan, here.

    If you use another size pan, the bake time will differ.

    Storage

    To store these Easy Dairy Free Fudgy Chocolate Brownies, allow them to cool completely, cut them into squares and place them in an airtight container.

    Then, store at room temperature for up to 3 days.

    Or freeze for up to a month.

    dairy free brownies on a white cloth
    The perfect easy brownie recipe

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    brownies on a white cloth with flowers and chocolate chunks in the foreground

    Easy Dairy-Free Fudgy Brownies

    Megan Calipari
    These Easy Dairy-Free Fudgy Brownies are filled with chocolate and are simple to make! They are eggless and completely vegan!
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 Servings
    Calories 238 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
    • 1 Spatula
    • 1 8x8" Baking Pan
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon Ground Flax Seed
    • 6 tablespoon Water
    • 2 teaspoon Vanilla
    • ¼ Cup Coconut Oil, melted
    • 2 tablespoon Canola Oil
    • 1 ½ Cup Sugar
    • 1 Cup Natural Cocoa Powder I like Ghirardelli
    • ½ Cup Apple Sauce
    • 1 ¼ Cups Flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 Cup Chopped Semi-Sweet Chocolate, or Chocolate Chips, divided

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350*.  Spray a 8x8 baking pan with non-stick spray and line with a parchment sling for easy removal.
    • In a small bowl, combine ground flax, water, and vanilla and set aside.
      2 tablespoon Ground Flax Seed, 6 tablespoon Water, 2 teaspoon Vanilla
    • In a large bowl, combine melted coconut oil, canola oil, sugar and cocoa powder. Stir with a spatula until well combined.
      ¼ Cup Coconut Oil, melted, 2 tablespoon Canola Oil, 1 ½ Cup Sugar, 1 Cup Natural Cocoa Powder
    • Next, add the flax mixture and apple sauce and stir to combine.
      ½ Cup Apple Sauce
    • Into the wet ingredients, add flour, baking powder and salt.  Using a rubber spatula, stir until everything is just combined.
      1 ¼ Cups Flour, 1 ½ teaspoon Baking Powder, ½ teaspoon Salt
    • Add ⅔ cup chopped chocolate or chocolate chips into the batter and stir until evenly distributed.
      1 Cup Chopped Semi-Sweet Chocolate, or Chocolate Chips, divided
    • Scrape batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly into the corners. Top the batter with the remaining ⅓ cup of chopped chocolate, gently pressing them into the batter.
      1 Cup Chopped Semi-Sweet Chocolate, or Chocolate Chips, divided
    • Bake at 350 for 29-32 minutes, turning half-way through. The edges should feel set.
    • Allow to cool before slicing and serving.

    Notes

    Be sure to use natural cocoa powder in this recipe- not dutch processed!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1BrownieCalories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 169mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Cynthia

      October 26, 2020 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      I unfortunately was out of cocoa powder and no running to the store in 2020 so I substituted 4 ounces of unsweetened chocolate and added powdered sugar to the top and they turned out beautifully..

      Reply
      • Megan Calipari

        October 26, 2020 at 4:11 pm

        So happy to hear that they turned out well! Im going to have to try unsweetened chocolate next time!

        Reply
    2. Inga

      April 07, 2021 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      I love fudgy brownies! These look absolutely divine. I love the chocolate chunks.

      Reply
    3. Freya

      April 07, 2021 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      These look awesome! I am always thrilled to try a new vegan brownie recipe!

      Reply
    4. Kalin

      April 07, 2021 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      Yum!! I love brownies and these pictures are making my mouth water!

      Reply
    5. Michelle | Taste As You Go

      April 07, 2021 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      These look phenomenal! Huge fan of the chocolate chunks in there!

      Reply
    6. Nora

      April 07, 2021 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      These look so delicious! I need to try your recipe right now!

      Reply
    7. Julia

      April 07, 2021 at 9:20 pm

      5 stars
      I am such a brownie fan and these look particularly gorgeous. I like the chopped chocolate over chocolate chips advice... this weekend I'm going to try this.

      Reply
    8. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady

      April 07, 2021 at 11:25 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow do these ever look good! Vegan or not you can't go wrong with brownies!

      Reply
    9. Jeannie

      April 08, 2021 at 12:18 am

      5 stars
      love a good fudgy brownies recipe and bonus that they are vegan, totally guilt free

      Reply
    10. Gabriela Herrera

      April 08, 2021 at 12:28 am

      5 stars
      Brownies? Don't threaten me with a good time. These looks absolutely amazing gonna give them a try.

      Reply
    11. Arica

      April 08, 2021 at 1:05 am

      5 stars
      These look absolutely divine! I love a good fudgy brownie! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    12. Mihaela|https://theworldisanoyster.com/

      April 08, 2021 at 8:51 am

      5 stars
      This sounds like a recipe I want to make on a weekend, but eat every day:)

      Reply

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