Vegan Gluten Free Fudgy Walnut Brownies Recipe (Easy, GF, V, Dairy-Free) (2024)

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Vegan Gluten Free Fudgy Walnut Brownies Recipe (V, GF): a 1-bowl recipe for super fudgy, rich, dark brownies packed with walnuts and chocolate chunks. Made with healthy, whole ingredients. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.

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Just like that, it’s the second week of August. Crap, I just wrote that, didn’t it? It’s friggin’, October, Demeter!! You know we’re in trouble when I don’t even know what actual month it is… lol. But at least I remembered to make & share a batch of these sweet ‘n salty nut clusters… I mean, we’re all here for the nut vibes, amiright? 😉

It feels like just yesterday that my mom (aka Grams) was getting teary-eyed about back-to-school shenanigans. See, the thing is, her grandson, Dylan—her first grandkid ever—just made his way to kindergarten. With a monkey-print backpack that was too big for him and everything. ..

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We had this quiet moment in her kitchen, her, Erik and me, where she just started thinking back to when I was a wee one, going to my first day at kindergarten. She claims that I, too, had an oversized backpack that threatened to topple me over. She said I glued myself to her leg and refused to let go, crying, “I don’t wanna go!!! I wanna stay with Mommy!!!”

She said it broke her heart to unpeel my arms from her legs and leave my there, crying as she drove away. 🙁 In present day, I found myself telling her, she had to leave me… so I could grow up. It’s funny, thinking about times like that. My mom and I were so, so close when I was a little one, but we started to really drift apart in my high school and college years. Thankfully, I came to my senses when I became a bonafide grownup.

It makes me see things so differently now that my sister, Jenny, is a mom and going through the same things—tearfully dropping Dylan off at kindergarten, and praying that everything goes okay.

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And now I’m getting teary-eyed. Alright, who’s cutting all of these onions?!? You know me, there’s just something about the fall that aways gets me nostalgic and wistful. So let’s change the topic before one of us yet again accuses the other of cutting onions.

How about some vegan gluten free fudgy walnut brownies to soothe both of our souls? 🙂 My sister, Jenny, used to famously make these AMAZING fudgy brownies that could’ve won ALL the baking contests and solved all the world’s problems. She’d load them up nice and full with chocolate chips and walnuts. So I’m dedicating my delightfully jam-packed, super-duper fudgy brownies to my sis. Also, I’m gonna make a big ‘ol batch of this5 Minute Homemade Fudgeto keep these brownies company. 😉

Here’s to new adventures, all the places we’ll go, and having sweet moments along the way to making it all worth it.

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Allow me to shower you with all of this Vegan Gluten Free Fudgy Walnut Brownies Recipe’s finest points! They’re:

  • made in just one bowl
  • gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free
  • so deliciously fudgy, moist and just the best!
  • made with the healthy, whole ingredients you know and love
  • just the perfect vegan gluten free brownies with walnuts you’ve been searching for
  • delightfully allergy-friendly
  • absolutely amazing paired withNo Bake Paleo Chocolate Almond Butter Bars and a tastyVegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie!
  • oh… and my ol’ fave:Dark Chocolate Nice Cream
  • just the yummy vegan brownies to add to your gluten free vegan dessert recipe box!

So whaddya say? Are you ready to make the fudgiest, most moist (or is it moistest?!) gluten free brownies ever? 🙂 And if you’d like me to make even more moist brownies, just say the word! 😉 Thank you for stopping by and sharing in this sweet moment with me. I can’t wait to hear what you think of this recipe! ‘Til next time…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x
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Vegan Gluten Free Fudgy Walnut Brownies Recipe (V, GF): a 1-bowl recipe for super fudgy, rich, dark brownies packed with walnuts and chocolate chunks. Made with healthy, whole ingredients. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.

Ingredients

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Brownies

  • ¼ cup natural, unsalted creamy almond butter
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flax + 6 tablespoons water, whisk together, set for 15 mins)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons gluten free oat flourif using homemade, make sure it’s finely ground, not coarse

Add-in Ingredients

  • ¾ cup walnuts, chopped
  • ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips or chunks

Optional Topping

  • 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
  2. Make the brownies:In a medium bowl, whisk together almond butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup and melted coconut oil. Whisk until it resembles caramel.
  3. Add cocoa powder in ¼ cup increments, whisking until shiny and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Whisk in flax eggs, vanilla and salt.
  4. Add oat flour. Using a rubber spatula, fold until well-incorporated and no flour patches remain.
  5. Fold in walnuts and chocolate chips. Pour batter into pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth batter into an even layer. Optionally, top with 2 tablespoons each walnuts and chocolate chips.
  6. Bake for 28-32 mins. Mine took about 30 minutes. Cool for 1 hour, or until completely cool.
  7. For clean slices, chill for 1-3 hours (after completely cooling) before slicing. Cold brownies will be dense and firm like fudge. To soften, allow to reach room temperature, or heat in 10-second increments until just soft. Slice into 16 brownies. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

    Adapted from my Gluten Free Vegan Brownies and my Best Vegan Brownies.

    Try my Ultimate Fudgy Paleo Vegan Brownies.

Notes

– Store in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks at room temperature. If storing in the refrigerator, brownies will firm up and become fudge-like, and keep for up to 3 weeks.
– These brownies freeze well. Store in an airtight, freezer-friendly container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature for 10-20 minutes before enjoying. Or, heat in the microwave for about 10 seconds.

  • Category: Brownies, Dessert, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

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Can you substitute milk in brownie mix? ›

Milk. Most brownie mixes call for water. While water does the job, you can add some extra flavor and moisture by mixing some of that water with something richer, like milk. If you want to swap it out completely, be prepared for a more chewy and fudge-like brownie from the extra fat.

Is Betty Crocker gluten free brownie mix dairy free? ›

INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Chocolate Chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin, artificial flavor), Rice Flour, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Potato Starch, Corn Starch, Canola Oil, Salt, Xanthan Gum. CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE: No. CONTAINS STATEMENT: Contains milk and soy ingredients.

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You can use 4 tablespoons of milk, ¼ cup of mashed banana or ¼ cup of unsweetened apple sauce in place of each egg required in a box brownie mix.

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Easy dairy free brownies that are boxed mixes include: Duncan Hines Double Fudge Decadent Brownie Mix. Duncan Hines' California Walnut Brownie Mix. Enjoy Life Classic Chocolate Brownie Mix.

What is the best milk substitute for brownies? ›

If you're just running low on milk and don't want to head to the store, use these swaps to save your baking.
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What is a vegan substitute for milk in baking? ›

Among other milk alternatives like almond milk, soy milk and oat milk, soy milk is by far the best for baking. I learned this over the course of several years and many cookies, cakes, muffins and pies.

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Pluses: it's free of wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, and corn.

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Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Premium Brownie Mix. This product has 1 ingredient that has dairy.

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This product is likely dairy free.

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One change is to use milk or heavy cream instead of water. This change will make brownies more moist and gooey since milk is more fatty and flavorful than water. A second change is to use butter instead of oil. For similar reasons to using milk, butter adds a rich and more decadent quality to the batter.

What is a vegan substitute for eggs in brownies? ›

1 egg = 1/4 cup (62 g) applesauce

Using unsweetened applesauce is my favorite vegan egg replacement for vegan pancakes, breads, and if I don't have yogurt, then cakes as well! I actually prefer applesauce to yogurt in brownie recipes as well. Applesauce is a wonderful way to lock in moisture in cakes and cookies.

What to replace egg with in brownies? ›

You can whisk 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons of water and 2 teaspoons of baking powder together to replace each egg in baked goods like cookies, brownies or quick breads.

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It's dairy-free and corn-free. (It does carry a “may contain” warning for dairy.)

Do Ghirardelli brownies have dairy? ›

CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, SOY.

Which boxed brownie mix is vegan? ›

The Betty Crocker chocolate fudge brownie mix and tempting chocolate brownie mix are both accidentally vegan. Betty Crocker's triple chocolate chunk brownie mix, gluten-free chocolate brownie mix and salted caramel brownie mix are not vegan.

What can I use if I don't have milk? ›

Milk in most recipes hydrates the dry ingredients and adds flavor, and there are plenty of substitutes that can do just that without compromising the final result.
  • Half and half. ...
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While all milk substitutes are more environmentally friendly than traditional cow's milk, grain milks are said to be the least taxing on our planet.
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Milk alternatives can include beverages made from plants, such as soy, oat, rice, coconut, cashew, and almond.

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Using a 1/4 cup of milk or yogurt in place of eggs is perfect for baked goods where moisture is key, such as cakes or muffins. (Vegans can use plant-based milks or yogurt in its place.

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