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Homemade Brownies

Homemade Brownies

  • Author: Kevin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free, Plant-Based

Description

This easy Homemade Brownies recipe delivers rich chocolate flavor and a fudgy, moist texture using simple, wholesome, plant-based ingredients. Perfectly balanced between gooey and cakey, these brownies are great for any occasion and easily customizable with nuts, fruits, or extra chocolate.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup organic flour
  • 1/2 cup natural cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup plant-based milk
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plant-based chocolate chips
  • Chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds (to taste)
  • Dried cherries or fresh raspberries (to taste)
  • Pinch of cinnamon or chili powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Baking Pan: Start by lining an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some extra to hang over the edges for easy lifting of the brownies once baked. This helps to prevent sticking and ensures smooth removal.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the organic flour, natural cocoa powder, baking soda, and natural gelling agent. Mixing these dry ingredients evenly will guarantee your brownies have uniform texture and perfect consistency.
  3. Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, vegetable oil, plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, and natural vanilla extract. The combination creates a silky smooth base that blends effortlessly into the dry mix.
  4. Incorporate Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender and fudgy. If desired, stir in plant-based chocolate chips at this point for extra bursts of chocolatey goodness and any nuts or fruits you prefer.
  5. Bake Until Perfect: Transfer the batter evenly into your prepared pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for around 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. This is the sweet spot where the brownies are fully cooked but still decadently soft inside.
  6. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Use the parchment overhang to lift them out for easy slicing. Cooling is key to setting the fudgy texture you love.

Notes

  • Measure carefully using a kitchen scale for flour and sugar to avoid dense brownies.
  • Don’t skip cooling; patience is crucial so brownies finish with perfect texture.
  • Use high-quality natural cocoa powder to elevate the chocolate flavor.
  • Customize quickly by adding nuts or chocolate chips after mixing for extra texture and taste.
  • Position the oven rack in the middle for even baking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: brownies, plant-based brownies, homemade brownies, vegan dessert, chocolate dessert, fudgy brownies, gluten-free brownies

Find it online: https://yumwayrecipes.com/homemade-brownies/