Description
These Dairy Free Double Chocolate Brownies are rich, moist, and indulgent with melty chocolate chips and a fudgy texture, perfect for cozy afternoons or anytime sweet cravings hit.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup cane sugar or granulated sugar
- ½ cup neutral oil (avocado, sunflower, or grapeseed)
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 2 oz chopped dairy-free dark chocolate
- Optional: flaky sea salt and extra chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, brown sugar, cane sugar, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla until glossy and smooth.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped chocolate.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Add extra chocolate chips and flaky sea salt if using.
- Bake for 25–28 minutes, until top is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in pan at least 20 minutes, then lift out using parchment overhang. Slice when completely cool for clean edges.
Notes
Chill for cleaner cuts. Add instant espresso for mocha flavor or swirl in peanut butter before baking for a nutty twist. Use flax eggs to make vegan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American