Easy Fudgy Brownies (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
Super easy 1-bowl brownie recipe! They’re rich, fudgy, and full of chocolate flavor. The perfect recipe for an easy and plain fudge brownie. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and delicious. They also freeze very well, and you can enjoy them anytime you have a craving.
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About these easy fudgy vegan brownies
These GF vegan brownies are fudgy and super chocolaty. It’s a perfect 1-bowl recipe for plain brownies to make once and again. For more gluten-free vegan recipes, here is the link to these vegan chocolate muffins.
These fudgy vegan brownies are made with cocoa powder and dark chocolate. They’re rich, gooey, and decadent. They are super easy to make and come together very quickly. They also freeze very well. You can make two batches and enjoy them whenever you want. Great plant-based brownies to add to your GF chocolate dessert list.
Ingredients
The main ingredients of this recipe are:
- Flour: gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Cocoa: semi-sweet cocoa powder.
- Sugar: white granulated sugar. You can also use brown sugar.
- Baking powder: a pinch of baking powder. Leaving agent.
- Chocolate: vegan dark chocolate melted.
- Oil: natural oil.
- Milk: almond milk.
How to make homemade brownies
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease or line with parchment paper an 8-inch square pan.
Whisk together GF all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
Add oil, vanilla extract, melted chocolate, and vegetable milk. Mix until well incorporated. If desired, you can add dried fruits or chocolate chips.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
Let cool before removing.
Storing
Store the brownies in an air-tight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for 5 days up to a week.
You can freeze them in an air-tight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Variations
- Flour: replace GF all-purpose flour with another GF flour, like almond, brown rice, buckwheat flour, and so on.
- Oil: coconut oil should work well.
- Dried fruits: You can add walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts for crunchiness. It’s best to toast them before adding them to the batter. Peanuts are also a perfect match.
- Regular version: replace GF all-purpose flour with all-purpose flour for a vegan brownie only.
Serving ideas
If you want to serve the brownie as dessert, here are some topping ideas:
- Ice cream: served the brownies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Perfect match and highly recommended!
- Caramel: drizzle with caramel sauce or salted caramel sauce.
- Cream: topped the brownie with whipped cream and fresh fruits like strawberries.
For more vegan and gluten-free treats
Fudgy Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 7 ounces vegan dark chocolate (200g), melted
- 1 cup almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease or line with parchment paper an 8-inch square pan.
- Whisk together GF all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Add oil, vanilla extract, melted chocolate, and vegetable milk. Mix until well incorporated. If desired, you can add dried fruits, chocolate chips, and so on.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Let cool before removing.