These vegan brownies are rich, fudgy, and incredibly easy to make. With a perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate flavor, they are sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Here’s how to create the best vegan brownies!

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup vegan butter, melted (Earth Balance or similar)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup non-dairy chocolate chips (or roughly chopped chocolate)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Flax Eggs:
   • In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
2. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch (or 7×11 inch) baking pan with parchment paper.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the melted vegan butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flax eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
5. Add Chocolate Chips:
   • Fold in half of the chocolate chips into the batter.
6. Pour into Pan:
   • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
8. Cool and Slice:
   • Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares.

Tips for Success

• Storage: Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate for longer freshness.
• Customization: Feel free to add nuts or swap out some of the chocolate chips for dried fruit for added texture.
• Fudginess: For ultra-fudgy brownies, remove them from the oven slightly earlier; they will continue to firm up as they cool.

These vegan brownies are sure to impress anyone who tries them! Enjoy them warm with a scoop of vegan ice cream or on their own as a delicious treat.