My original brownie recipe was adapted from a non-vegan version that used dairy curd (thanks, Kavita). I made mine using soy curd and it was a hit with my friends! Check it out here.

While I was totally happy with the recipe, I wanted a simpler version with no curd. And in walks ACV like a knight in a shining armor πŸ™‚

This brownie recipe is totally hassle-free and super easy to make! All you need is a handful of readily available ingredients and 15 minutes of active work to bake a batch of rich, dense, and moist brownies studded with pieces of melty chocolate and crunchy nuts!

Preparation time: 15 minutes + 35 minutes baking time

Yields: 20 small brownies

1 cup = 150 ml (Standard Indian Teacup)Β 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 cup soy/cashew milk
  • 1 cup brown sugar/jaggery powder
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • Β½ cup coconut oil + more for greasing the tray
  • 2/3 cup chopped vegan dark chocolate (pop into the freezer for an hour)
  • Β½ cup chopped cashew/almond/walnut (roasted in a little coconut oil)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar-ACV (substitute with lemon juice)
  • 1 level teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 heaped teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1 heaped teaspoon instant coffee powder
  • A big pinch of salt

Β Method:

  1. Mix the soy/cashew milk with the ACV/lemon juice and keep aside for 10 minutes to make β€œbuttermilk.”
  2. Sieve the flour + baking soda 2-3 times. Keep aside.
  3. In a small mixer jar, grind together brown sugar, cocoa powder, coffee powder, cinnamon powder, and salt.
  4. Pour the β€œbuttermilk” and coconut oil into a big mixing bowl. Add the powdered brown sugar mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the flour, chopped nuts, and chocolate bits to the wet mixture and combine till just mixed. Do not over-mix.
  6. Preheat the oven to 170 degrees C for 10 minutes. Pour the brownie batter into a greased baking tray and bake for 35 minutes. Let it cool for a few minutes before unmolding and cutting.
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Jane
Jane
6 years ago

Looks amazing. Can one use white cane sugar instead of brown sugar?

Nitya Ramakrishnan
Nitya Ramakrishnan
6 years ago

This is officially the best brownie I have ever made. Even from my non vegan times. And the best compliment comes from my 17 year old. He loved it. Says it’s tending to a cake but frankly prefers this more !! The surface typical of a brownie also came !! Superb superb I replaced soy milk with almond milk as thats what i had on hand. (Store bought) I replaced coconut oil with sunflower cooking oil. My family doesnt like the smell of coconut creeping into food. I thank you for giving us a timeless recipe we are sure to… Read more »

Aditya Nautiyal
Aditya Nautiyal
5 years ago

Going to try this out today ! 😍😍 With my non Vegan friends ! Bless me please !

Neha Dhamija
Neha Dhamija
5 years ago

These brownies are simply awesome.. I have tried these 3 times and every single time the non-vegans loved it too. I am very new to baking, it’s super easy and it’s the best thing I have baked!

Hema Gopi
Hema Gopi
4 years ago

I’ve made this one before and I make it everytime I need a fool proof end result. It works out just perfect everytime. I use coconut milk and jaggery powder. Thank you so much for this recipe.

Sanya
Sanya
4 years ago

First go at baking with this fool-proof recipe and I loved the final result! Thank you, Namrata for sharing your gift with the us! The animals love you and so do we πŸ’š

Manju Jayaram
Manju Jayaram
2 years ago

Made these today . Perfect texture and they are too good 😍😍

Mohita Mathur
Mohita Mathur
1 year ago

Absolutely loved these brownies. Tried this recipe today and it is out of the world. My dad didn’t think eggless cakes and brownies are possible and he couldn’t believe these are eggless, that too vegan..

Shilpa
Shilpa
11 months ago

Approx. What is the weight of the final brownie??

Namrata
Namrata
11 months ago
Reply to  Shilpa

Sorry, I have no idea about that! It yields around 20 pieces, if this info is of any use!

Neha Jain
Neha Jain
11 months ago

I baked it today and it turned out so scrumptious. I didn’t had powdered jaggery so I made a jaggery syrup by adding a very little amout of hot soy milk to jaggery.
Loved the flavor of this brownie😊

Jyothi Shetty
Jyothi Shetty
11 months ago

I tried this Brownie and it came out very nice. My nephew and my brother who is an international chef both liked it as well. I added peanut curd which had not set and lemon instead of plant based milk. Thank you for this recipe.

Last edited 11 months ago by Jyothi Shetty
Sindhu Embramadathil
Sindhu Embramadathil
10 months ago

Dear Namratha,
Amazing recipe.
My son 9 year old made it with little help from me.
It turned out excellent.
Will make it over and over and recommend to all.
Best wishes dear.

Namrata
Namrata
10 months ago

Yayy πŸ™‚
So glad to know you had a nice experience making it with your son! Thank you for sharing your feedback.