Servings: 9 people
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $5.00
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spatula
- Spatula
- Baking pan 8x8 or similar
- Parchment paper optional
Ingredients
- 1 box vegan brownie mix
- 1 flax egg 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or a different egg substitute
- 2-3 tablespoons high-quality dark cocoa powder optional
- as directed amount plant-based oil or melted vegan butter as directed on the box
- optional dairy-free chocolate chips or nuts optional for texture
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the package instructions.
- Prepare a baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Make the flax egg by mixing ground flaxseed with water and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes gel-like.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the vegan brownie mix with dark cocoa powder.
- Add the prepared flax egg and the unsweetened applesauce to the dry mix.
- Pour in the required amount of plant-based oil or melted vegan butter.
- Stir the mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- If desired, fold in dairy-free chocolate chips or nuts for added texture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven according to the package instructions, starting to check for doneness a few minutes early.
- Remove from the oven when the edges are set but the center looks slightly underbaked.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
Feel free to customize your brownies by adding nuts, dairy-free chocolate chips, or swirls of nut butter for an extra indulgence. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan to ensure the best texture when cutting. These brownies freeze well; store them in an airtight container for up to 3 months. For an indulgent touch, consider serving warm brownie squares with vegan ice cream or a drizzle of melted chocolate. Enjoy your delicious vegan treats!
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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