The search can now be stopped. These brownies are the best you’ll ever eat. They are VEGAN and GLUTEN FREE! Extra rich and dense, with a crunchy, crackly crust that’s perfect for dunking in a cold glass of milk– almond milk. 

Just 10 simple ingredients and 30 minutes (plus time to cool) are all you need to make these brownies.

They are naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup, and almond meal and gluten-free flour make them free of gluten.

Make these brownies when you have people over, to bring on road trips and to barbecues in the spring and summer, or just to have on hand when you’re craving something sweet.

Are V&GF(vegan & gluten-free) brownies healthy?

Depending on the ingredients and how they are made, vegan and gluten-free brownies may or may not be healthy. Some vegan and gluten-free brownies may be healthier because they are made with whole, nutrient-dense ingredients. Others may be less healthy because they are made with processed ingredients.

Look at the item’s ingredient list and nutrition data label so you can make an informed decision about whether or not it fits into your overall healthy eating plan. Instead of using processed flours and sugars to make the brownies sweet, you can use almond flour, coconut oil, and dates. This makes them suitable for vegans and people who don’t eat gluten.

Get baking now with these 5 mouthwatering gluten-free vegan brownie recipes!

Chickpea Flour Brownies

Serving Size:

9 Pieces

Time:

50-60 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter will be thick.
5. Fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
6. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with coconut oil or cooking spray.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to smooth it out.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Sweet Potato Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and grated
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated sweet potato, almond butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with coconut oil or cooking spray.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to smooth it out.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a food processor, pulse the black beans until they are mostly pureed but still have some texture.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pureed black beans, almond flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
4. Fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
5. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with coconut oil or cooking spray.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to smooth it out.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Avocado Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado, mashed
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed avocados, almond flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3. Fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
4. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with coconut oil or cooking spray.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to smooth it out.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Quinoa Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a food processor, pulse the cooked quinoa until it is mostly pureed but still has some texture.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pureed quinoa, almond flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
4. Fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
5. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with coconut oil or cooking spray.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to smooth it out.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving.