Whole30 Vegan Chocolate Brownies
Satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free with these decadent Whole30 Vegan Chocolate Brownies, a wholesome twist on a classic dessert. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like creamy almond butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and coconut flour, these brownies are free from refined sugars, grains, and dairy, making them perfect for anyone following a Whole30, vegan, or gluten-free lifestyle. The secret to their fudgy texture lies in the flaxseed "egg" and unsweetened applesauce, while optional chopped walnuts or pecans add a delightful crunch. Easy to prepare in under an hour, these brownies are ideal for meal-prepped treats or special gatherings. Enjoy indulgence without compromise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Almond butter (unsweetened, creamy)
- 2 tablespoons Coconut flour
- 1 third Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 5 tablespoons Water (for flax egg)
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the edges hang over for easy removal.
In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and water to make a flax egg. Let it sit for 5 minutes until thickened.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond butter, unsweetened applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
Sift in the coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix gently with a spatula until fully incorporated.
Fold in the flax egg until the batter is thick and well-mixed. If using, add chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture.
Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
Slice into 9 squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.3 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 348 mg | 7% | |
*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.
