This recipe for vegan brownies is absolutely indulgent! The perfect little treat to save for your next cheat day or to bring to a potluck.

Ingredients

Vegan Brownies

1/2 cup non-dairy butter 

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 Tbsp flaxseed meal + 5 Tbsp water, combined 

1 tsp vanilla extract

3/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup cocoa powder

3/4 cup all-purpose flour (substitute gluten-free if desired)

1/3 cup Optional Add-Ins: walnuts, hazelnuts or chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350º F and spray 7-8 standard-sized muffin tins with cooking spray or use paper liners
2. Prepare flax meal and water in a small bowl and let rest for 5 minutes.
3. Place butter in a large mixing bowl and melt in the microwave, about 30 seconds. Stir in the flax meal, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Whisk to combine. Add the flour, then fold in any desired add-ins 
4. Scoop batter evenly into 7-8 muffin tins until 3/4 full and bake for 22-27 minutes. Be careful not to overcook or they will get crumbly. Remove from the oven and let rest in the tin for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a plate or cooling rack.
5. Keep in the fridge for a couple of days or freeze. 

Treat yourself with this simple recipe for vegan brownies that are low in sugar and fat, but high in deliciousness! And be sure to check out our other healthy dessert recipes.

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