Low Sodium Vegan Chocolate Brownies
Indulge in guilt-free decadence with these Low Sodium Vegan Chocolate Brownies, the perfect treat for health-conscious chocoholics! These brownies are made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce, dairy-free dark chocolate chips, and coconut sugar, offering rich chocolatey flavor without the excess sodium or animal products. A flax "egg" replaces traditional eggs for a vegan-friendly bind, while plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar ensure a velvety texture. Savor every bite of these moist, fudgy squares, baked to perfection in just 25 minutes. Enjoy as a dessert or snack, and pair them with your favorite dairy-free ice cream or a warm cup of tea for the ultimate experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for extra fiber)
- 0.5 cup Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 0.75 cup Coconut sugar (or granulated sugar of your choice)
- 0.33 cup Dark chocolate chips (dairy-free)
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Plant-based milk (such as almond, soy, or oat milk)
- 1 tablespoon Ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder (sodium-free, if available)
- 0.5 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed with 2 tablespoons of water to create a flax 'egg'. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it thickens.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Stir in the coconut sugar until evenly combined.
Melt the dairy-free dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
In a separate bowl, mix the melted chocolate, applesauce, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar. Stir in the prepared flax 'egg'.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 squares. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.9 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 405.1 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.5 g | 202% | |
| Total Sugars | 226.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.0 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 28.7 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 3122 mg | 66% | |
*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.
