The Best Brownies Ever

Name: The Best Brownies Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: ¼ cup ground flaxseeds; ¼ cup brewed espresso; ¼ cup water; 1 cup granulated sugar; ⅓ cup light brown sugar; 2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 7.055 oz dairy-free dark chocolate; ½ cup unsalted vegan butter; 1½ cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder; 2 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; 2.116 oz dairy-free dark chocolate; 1 pinch flaky sea salt

By Pick Up Limes · Pickup LimesPublic

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We recently set out on a quest to make the ultimate brownie recipe, and we are confident that we have nailed it! This recipe makes not only the best vegan brownies - but the best brownies, period. We cannot stop sharing them with friends and family! Each square is packed with deep, chocolatey goodness and features a glossy, crinkled top that makes every bite pure bliss. Made without eggs and dairy free, these easy plant based treats are perfect for vegans, those with food allergies, or simply anyone craving a decadent chocolate dessert.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min
Servings: 16

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Ingredients

For 16 people

Cooking for

0.25 cupground flaxseeds
0.25 cupbrewed espresso
0.25 cupwater
1 cupgranulated sugar
0.33 cuplight brown sugar
2 tsppure vanilla extract
200 gdairy-free dark chocolate
0.5 cupunsalted vegan butter
1.5 cupall-purpose flour
0.5 cupDutch-process cocoa powder
2 tspbaking powder
0.5 tspsalt
60 gdairy-free dark chocolate
1 pinchflaky sea salt

Steps

1
Add the flaxseeds, espresso, and water to a large bowl. Mix and set aside.
2
Line an 8-inch light metal square metal cake pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 175°C (180°C)*.
3
Returning to the large bowl, add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well, then set aside.
4
Fill a saucepan less than halfway with water and bring to a boil. Place a large heat-safe bowl on top of the saucepan.
5
Add the chocolate and butter, mixing until it's all melted. Then add this melted mixture to the large bowl and mix.
6
Place a sieve over the bowl and sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until partially combined.
7
Stir in the chopped chocolate, reserving a small amount to sprinkle on top, if desired. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
8
Transfer the batter to your prepared baking dish and smooth it out evenly.
9
Top the brownie with the reserved chopped chocolate.
10
Bake in the oven on the middle rack for 30 to 35 minutes**.
11
Let the brownie cool off completely, sprinkle over some flaked sea salt if desired, and cut into squares. Enjoy!

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Per portion

Calories: ~107 kcal
Protein: ~1.9 g
Fat: ~1.2 g
Carbs: ~26.3 g
Fiber: ~0.9 g
Sodium: ~75.6 mg

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