Vegan Chocolate Fudge Brownies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

Decadent vegan brownies rich with cocoa and smooth coconut oil. This American vegan recipe (dairy-free), ready in about 38 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup (optional) chopped walnuts

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk 1/2 cup melted coconut oil with 1 cup packed brown sugar until smooth. Add 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, whisking to combine.
3. Step 3: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until just combined. Fold in 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips and 1/3 cup chopped walnuts if using.
4. Step 4: Pour batter into a greased 8x8-inch square pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely before slicing into 16 squares.