Vegan Gluten-Free Brownies
These vegan gluten-free brownies combine the best of ingredients to create delicious gooey chocolate brownies that everyone can enjoy. Gluten-free egg-free brownies are easy to make and full of flavor and that soft brownie texture that will keep you coming back for more!
It’s not easy making dishes everyone will love. If you have family with different dietary needs or your fixing a treat for friends that you are uncertain about, having a recipe everyone will love is critical! That’s where these vegan gluten-free brownies come in.
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How to Make Vegan Gluten-Free Brownies
You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.
- In a large, microwave-safe mixing bowl, combine vegan butter, sugar, and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
- Cook for 1 minute, set aside until the chips have melted, and stir to combine.
- Stir in the milk, vinegar, and cornstarch.
- Stir together the almond flour, flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Combine flour and milk mixtures along with the remaining chocolate chips.
- Stir until just combined (with no more big lumps of flour).
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes.
- Let the brownies cool completely before slicing.
Key Ingredients
- Lemon — We’ll use both the zest and the juice of the lemon.
- Oats — I used rolled oats for this recipe, but you can substitute instant oats.
- Chia — We’ll add some ground chia seeds to create a thicker texture. You can use whole chia seeds; I just prefer ground because it creates a smoother finished texture.
- Syrup — I used maple syrup, but you can substitute agave nectar.
- Milk — We’ll use almond milk for the best overnight oats! Substitute your favorite plant-based milk.
- Yogurt — I love adding some plant-based yogurt (plain, unsweetened) for an even more tangy flavor.
- Protein Powder — I add some vanilla protein powder for increased flavor and nutrients. If your protein powder is not sweetened, you may want to add an extra teaspoon or two of sweetener.
- Cornstarch — We’ll use cornstarch to thicken the lemon curd topping.
- Turmeric — A pinch of turmeric makes that lemon curd sunny yellow.
- Vegan butter
- Sugar — I use granulated sugar, but you can substitute brown sugar.
- Chocolate Chips — Use the best dairy-free chocolate chips for your brownies.
- Plant-based milk
- Vinegar — I recommend apple cider vinegar because it’s more mellow than most vinegars.
- Cornstarch
- Almond Flour — We’ll use a bit of almond flour or almond meal.
- Gluten-free flour — Use a high-quality 1:1 baking flour.
- Baking powder
- Cocoa powder
- Salt
Storage Tips
Store brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. You can also freeze them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months.
Why This Recipe is a Winner
- Adding a bit of almond flour helps create that chewy texture we love in brownies.
- Melting chocolate chips into the batter infuses every bite with rich chocolate flavor.
- Dissovling the sugar into the brownie batter helps create that shiny brownie top that we all love.
Frequently-Asked Questions
Do vegan brownies contain gluten?
A typical vegan brownie recipe is made with all-purpose flour, which is not gluten-free. The only way to make your vegan brownies gluten-free is to use gluten-free flour along with other ingredients to make them chewy and delicious.
Is Betty Crocker Gluten-Free Brownie mix vegan?
Many Betty Crocker baking mixes are referred to as “accidentally vegan.” That means they’re made without dairy or eggs. To make a gluten-free brownie mix vegan, use an egg substitute (such as a flax egg, JustEgg, or applesauce).
How many calories are in a gluten-free vegan brownie?
There are approximately 315 calories per slice, depending on how large you make your slices.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your vegan brownies with any of the following on top:
- A sprinkle of flaky sea salt is always nice
- Add a drizzle of vegan caramel
- A dollop of coconut whipped cream is always a nice touch
- Swirls of vegan ganache makes a beautiful and flavorful display
- Some vegan peanut butter frosting adds a touch of the dramatic!
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Vegan and Gluten-Free Brownies
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan butter , cut into cubes
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips, divided
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour (use a high-quality 1:1 baking flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Lightly grease a 9×9 baking dish.
- In a large, microwave-safe mixing bowl, combine vegan butter, sugar, and 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Cook for 1 minute. Set aside until the chips have melted. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the milk, vinegar, and cornstarch.
- In a separate bowl stir together the almond flour, flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Pour the flour mixture into the bowl with the chocolate ingredients along with the remaining chocolate chips. Stir until just combined (with no more big lumps of flour). Do not over-mix.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake 40 to 45 minutes. For more gooey brownies, remove them from the oven at 40 minutes. Otherwise, cook for 45 minutes.
- Let the brownies cool completely before slicing.
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Hi! Can arrowroot starch or tapioca starch be used instead of cornstarch? If so, how much? I can’t have corn products. Thank you!
Everyone loved these brownies!
So glad you loved them, Julie!
Can these be made with regular all purpose flour?
Hi Jeanette! I usually talk about gluten-free substitutions with my all-purpose flour recipe, but didn’t think about all-purpose flour as a substitution for this recipe. I’m sure it would work. Or if you’d like, you can try my vegan brownies recipe (it receives rave reviews from everyone who tries it, vegan or not vegan!).