Heart-Healthy Vegan Chocolate Brownies
Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Vegan Chocolate Brownies, a wholesome treat that proves decadent desserts can be both delicious and nutritious. Crafted with whole wheat pastry flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a flaxseed "egg," this recipe is packed with plant-based goodness. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and applesauce, these brownies are free from refined sugars and dairy, while dairy-free dark chocolate chips and optional chopped walnuts bring richness and texture to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, these fudgy vegan brownies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while supporting a heart-healthy lifestyle. Prepare to delight your taste buds with a dessert that's as kind to your body as it is to your palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 5 tablespoons Water
- 1 cup Whole wheat pastry flour
- 0.33 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Fine sea salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.33 cup Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.33 cup Dairy-free dark chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ground flaxseed and water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken; this will act as your flax 'egg.'
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt.
In a separate large bowl, combine the applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and the prepared flax 'egg.' Mix until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the dairy-free dark chocolate chips and, if using, the chopped walnuts for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine for a fudgy texture).
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes. Then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
Slice into 9 equal squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.5 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.6 g | 113% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 952 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 277.7 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.4 g | 198% | |
| Total Sugars | 116.7 g | ||
| Protein | 46.1 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | |
| Potassium | 2439 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
