Vegan Brownies with Walnuts
Rich, fudgy, and packed with crunchy walnuts, these vegan brownies are the perfect chocolatey treat. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they’re delicious on their own or paired with dairy-free vanilla ice cream!
Equipment
- 8 inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp ground flaxseed + 4 tbsp water (flax egg)
- ½ cup vegan butter
- ½ cup organic cane sugar 1 cup if you like it sweeter
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup walnuts crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare the flax egg: In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with water and let it sit for a few minutes until it thickens.
- Melt the butter: Either microwave it in a cup or use a double boiler over simmering water.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the melted butter with sugar until the sugar is mostly dissolved. Stir in the flax egg, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix well until a thick, sticky batter forms. Switch to a spatula when needed.
- Fold in the walnuts: Lightly crush them using a rolling pin, the side of a knife, or the bottom of a cup. Stir them into the batter.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & serve: Let the brownies cool for about 10 minutes before cutting them into squares. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, with or without a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream.