Vegan Gluten Free Fudgy Walnut Brownies Recipe (Easy, GF, V, Dairy-Free)
Delight in these rich, fudgy brownies made with wholesome ingredients, perfect for vegan and gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
wet ingredients
- 0.25 cup natural (unsalted creamy almond butter)
- 0.5 cup coconut sugar
- 0.33 cup pure maple syrup
- 0.25 cup melted coconut oil (plus 2 tbsp)
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 flax eggs flax eggs (prepared with ground flaxseed and water)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
dry ingredients
- 0.25 cup gluten free oat flour (if using homemade, ensure it's gluten-free)
- 0.75 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 0.25 cup vegan chocolate chips or chunks
- 2 tablespoons walnuts (chopped) (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment or greased foil.
- Mix almond butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
- Whisk in cocoa powder, flax eggs, vanilla, and salt. Fold in oat flour, then add walnuts and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into pan, smooth the top, and optionally sprinkle with additional walnuts and chocolate chips.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes, cool for 1 hour, then chill for 1-3 hours before slicing into 16 pieces.
Notes
Chilling the brownies helps achieve a dense, fudge-like texture. Store in an airtight container.