These Vegan Hot chocolate brownies will surely ring up your holiday bells!!!
This is officially the season to enjoy Hot Chocolate, isn’t it ? So how about eating your Hot Chocolate as if drinking wasn’t enough!!
Essence of Hot chocolate tucked in rich fudgy squares studded with lightly toasted marshmallows will surly light up your holiday table with cheer.These eggless brownies become more decadent with generous amount of dark chocolate drizzle.
You guyssssss!!! How have you been?It’s been over 6 months that I have posted anything new. I missed you all. Thank you all for your emails and messages as to where was I , if I was ok or not? No new post or a recipe ? As many of you know I am expecting my second baby. This pregnancy has been a roller coaster ride with all the nausea , fatigue , crazy hormones, stress. I am taking it slow but promise to get into the blogging routine soon. I am due in 3 weeks and can’t wait to meet my sugar baby!
Meanwhile enjoy this all new recipe post I have for you which will surly satisfy your sweet tooth.
I like how these vegan hot chocolate brownies are made with easy to source ingredients. Unlike my Simple brownie recipe , this one here uses flaxseed meal instead of yogurt. It is topped with vegan and gluten free mini marshmallows that I stock up from Trader’s Joe.
In this recipe I have skipped the double boiler method to melt everything. Instead I have melted the butter directly in the microwave.
I like both the recipes , so feel free to use any depending on ingredients on hand.
Just remember not to overbake the brownies as they easily dry out.
Whenever you wish to eat one, just pop it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds and enjoy it warm… yummmm … pure heaven!!
I have used these cute little Christmas toppers that I found it in my local craft store.
Here is the recipe followed by important tips and possible substitutes. Hope you try it out soon!
Vegan Hot chocolate brownies
Ingredients
Preparing flaxseed meal gel
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal/ powder
- 3 tablespoon warm water
Dry ingredients
- 98 grams/ ¾ cup all purpose flour/ maida
- 45 grams / ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 198 grams/ 1 cup Raw sugar / granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt *
Wet ingredients
- 5 tablespoon already melted vegan unsalted butter*
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil *
- ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon very hot Soy milk / milk of your choice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional flavor
For topping
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
- ¾ cup or more vegan marshmallows
For drizzle
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven at 350 deg F/ 180 deg C.
- Double line a 8" square baking pan with parchment paper
- Prepare flaxseed meal gel by mixing flax meal and warm water in a small bowl.
- Keep it aside for 5 minutes and it will turn into gooey gel.
- In one bowl sift in the flour and baking powder.
- In another medium sized bowl sift cocoa and add sugar.
- Now pour in very hot soy milk to it .
- Add melted butter and oil.
- Stir the cocoa sugar mixture until the liquid is incorporated and sugar is almost melted.
- Add in the flax gel, vanilla to the cocoa mixture and give a quick mix.
- Now add the dry ingredients to cocoa mixture and stir until everything is mixed well and lump free, about 50 strokes.
- Do not overmix.
- The consistency of the brownie batter is quiet thicker as compared to any cake batter.
- Scoop the batter in already lined pan and spread it with spatula .
- You may dab the batter evenly with lightly greased fingers too.
- Bake in the oven on middle rack for about 26-32 minutes .
- Check for doneness at 27th minute mark.
- Brownies are done when the top looks crinkled ,set and starts to leave the sides of the pan.
- Remove the pan from the oven.
- Press cancel and start broil HIGH mode.
- Add the chocolate chips and then top the brownies with marshmallows.
- Broil by placing the pan on the top rack for 1 minute or until the marshmallows are toasted golden.
- Keep a close eye on the brownies as they get toasted pretty quickly.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool at least 3 hours before cutting.
- Cut 9 big or 18 small squares.
- You may drizzle some melted chocolate if desired.
Notes
Expert notes-
The toothpick test doesn’t work with brownies . Toothpick inserted should come with moist crumbs, not liquid. If it comes out clean, you have over baked the brownies. Remember that the brownies continue to bake once they are out of the oven . The secret to moist fudgy brownies is not to over bake. Storage Brownies keep well on room temperature for 2 days , refrigerator for 5 days and individually wrapped frozen for 3 months. How to thaw brownies- Let the frozen brownie sit over the counter for 10-15 minutes. Whenever you wish to eat one, just pop it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds and enjoy it warm!Nutrition
Storage
Brownies keep well on room temperature for 2 days , refrigerator for 5 days and individually wrapped frozen for 3 months.
Whenever you wish to eat one, just pop it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds and enjoy it warm… yummmm … pure heaven!!
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Hi Khushboo..
The brownies tasted divine though it was less gooey . Can you please suggest where I went wrong … I baked it for 28 minutes
Hello Prachi, maybe baking a minute or 2 less will keep it gooey! for extra moistness throw in some chocolate chunks before baking.
Can i use Crisco as vegan butter?
That is shortening. I am wondering Why not ..it will take longer to melt thats it. you may even use actual vegan butter available widely and easily.
My kids who have egg allergies absolutely loved them .
Wow fantastic Suzie!
They turned absolutely scrumptious. No one believed at work that they were Vegan ! Baking a batch on demand again tomorrow. Thank you.
How lovely Cena, thank you for a lovely feedback!
These were a delight! Enjoyed them. Perfect Vegan brownies and those marshmallows were delicious.I never knew you. Get vegan ones.
Awesome Heather!! We are in love with those marshmallows too.
So easy and tasty . I found my new favorite recipe. My kids can’t stop eating them .
Sounds great Diana . Thank you for a lovely feedback.
Wow, a vegan chocolate brownies? Yes, yes! Seems like my dream has come true – I haven’t see an recipe for those anywhere yet, thanks a lot for sharing with us ^^ You are literally saving me with those. Cheers!
Thank you Carla. This one is a family favorite this season! Do try it , it tastes divine!
Made it yesterday. My husband and kids loved it a lot. It was over in just a day. Best brownies ever! I skipped marshmallows as didn’t have it. Next time will use. Thank you.
Thank you for a lovely feedback Chetana!
Looks great. Can’t wait to try. Never knew vegan marshmallows exist. Yay!!
Yes Anshu, the vegan ones are great. Do try this recipe soon!