I’ve baked a bunch of different kinds of brownies in my day, but this particular batch turned out to be the fudgiest yet! And to think, I almost didn’t write down the recipe, because I was simply trying to use up some flours and other ingredients I had on hand. Sometimes getting into the flow like that, without a particular plan, yields the best results! That being said, feel free to switch out the gluten-free flours listed below. As long as the ratio stays the same, I think they would turn out just as well. Think almond flour, white rice flour, or even gluten-free all purpose.

Fudgy Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies

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Course Dessert

Servings 9 brownies

Equipment

8×8 baking dish
stand/hand-mixer
parchment paper/cooking spray

Ingredients

¾ cup coconut sugar
⅔ cup raw cacao powder or cocoa powder
⅓ cup brown rice flour
2 tablespoons quinoa flour
2 tablespoons tapioca starch
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup almond milk (or other dairy-free milk of choice)
¼ cup melted coconut oil
2 tablespoons coconut nectar or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
⅓ cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper or coat with cooking spray.
In a large bowl or stand-mixer, combine the coconut sugar, cacao or cocoa powder, brown rice flour, quinoa flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, and sea salt. Stir to blend.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce, almond milk, melted coconut oil, coconut nectar or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the flour mixture. Beat until a batter is formed. Fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips if using.
Transfer the batter to the baking dish and bake 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool at room temperature (at least two hours) before serving. Transfer to the fridge to completely cool (another hour or so) for a firmer texture (brownies will be gooiest at room temperature!).