By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On January 15, 2023
Vegan Gluten Free Brownies that are free from the top allergens, rich, and fudgy.
This Gluten-Free Vegan Brownie recipe is super simple to make and uses regular ingredients found in most kitchens.
If you want a more traditional brownie, check out my Gluten Free Brownies.
Vegan Gluten-Free Brownies
My family likes to share recipes from generation to generation. These Gluten-Free, Vegan Brownies are an extension of that tradition, with an allergy-friendly twist.
This brownie recipe is our family-favorite, passed down from my great grandmother, and originally started with butter, eggs, and a non-gluten-free flour.
I've transformed this recipe using simple substitutions and have been able to recreate this family classic into a treat that we can all enjoy.
Ingredients in Vegan Gluten Free Brownies
- Dairy Free Butter - We use Earth Balance Buttery Spread Baking Sticks
- Dairy-Free Chocolate Chips - For this recipe we used Enjoy Life but you can use your favorite chocolate chips.
- Flaxeggs - Flaxseed meal + water makes a great egg substitute.
- Sugar - We used granulated sugar but you can also use coconut sugar.
- Gluten Free Flour - We use Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking Flour in this recipe.
- Vanilla Extract - Make sure you use a high quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
The good news is that these vegan gluten free brownies are incredible, and you won't miss the butter, eggs, and gluten. The bad news is that they are so good, that you won't want to share.
Add some crushed candy canes or sprinkle these gluten-free vegan brownies with sea salt for an extra special treat.
Food has always been a big part of our family. From pot lucks, to parties, and several family members going to culinary school - you could say that a lot of our traditions revolve around delicious dishes.
These vegan gluten free brownies are the most recent family recipe transformation
I absolutely loved sitting down at the table with my dear husband and our two sweet girls with a plate of these Vegan Gluten Free Brownies, and a tall, cold glass of dairy-free milk.
This is a recipe that I hope my girls will pass on to their children.
How to make vegan gluten free brownies
- Line a 8″x8″x2″ pan with parchment paper; set aside. Stirring frequently, melt dairy-free butter and chocolate morsels in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Once melted, remove from the heat and stir in sugar, flax eggs, and vanilla.
- Add in the gluten-free flour.
- Stir until combined.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. If desired, sprinkle additional baking morsels over the top.
- Bake from 30 minutes or until the center is set. Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, pull brownies out by the parchment paper and cut into bars.
These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the vegan gluten free brownie recipe below.
See how easy these gluten-free vegan brownies are to make? I hope you like them as much as we do.
The richness of these vegan gluten free brownies comes from the combination of ingredients but starts with the smooth, chocolatey baking morsels.
Using an allergy friendly baking chocolate not only pulls the recipe together, it also helps create the crinkled top and fudgy center.
I hope you enjoy these Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies as much as we do. Looking for other yummy chocolaty treats? My Gluten-Free Vegan Ganache Cake is a reader favorite.
If you're looking for more allergy friendly sweet treats you are going to swoon over this Gluten-Free Brownie Trifle from My-Gluten-Free Kitchen.
Did you make these vegan gluten free brownies? Please leave a comment below letting us know that you thought.
Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies
Gluten-Free, Vegan Brownies that are free from the top allergens, rich, and fudgey. How can you say no to a delicious brownie?
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons dairy-free butter (do not use oil)
- 2 oz. Enjoy Life Foods Dark Chocolate Morsels + more for sprinkling on top
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (date and coconut sugar works too)
- 2 flax eggs (eggs work too, to make 2 flax eggs, mix two tablespoons ground flaxseed meal with five tablespoons of water. Mix together, and let sit in your fridge for 15 minutes to set up and thicken.)
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Position oven rack in the center of oven.
- Line a 8″x8″x2″ pan with parchment paper; set aside.
- Stirring frequently, melt dairy-free butter and chocolate morsels in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Once melted, remove from the heat and stir in sugar, flax eggs, and vanilla.
- Stir in gluten-free flour.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- If desired, sprinkle additional baking morsels over the top.
- Bake from 30 minutes or until the center is set.
- Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cool, pull brownies out by the parchment paper and cut into bars.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Notes
- When measuring gluten free flour, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level it.
- You can use your favorite gluten free vegan chocolate chips in this recipe.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1 brownieAmount Per Serving: Calories: 186Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 52mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 3g
Natalie
Looks so good!
Laura| Petite Allergy Treats
I love brownies but being able to SHARE them with family is the best! Love. Pinned. Sharing!
Uma
Hi Chrystal,
Love your recipes. I have made your chocolate chip muffins and kids loved them and I happy that it has all healthy ingredients. Would like to try your chocolate cake donut and this browny. But can I substitue maple syrup or honey for sugar? Thx!
chrystal
Hi Uma,
I haven't tried this recipe with maple syrup or honey. You might like my grain-free hazelnut brownies better. You can use maple syrup or coconut sugar in these brownies. Also, if you don't like hazelnuts, or don't have them on hand, you can use all almond flour.
Best,
Chrystal
Uma
Thank you Chrystal!
Omar
Ok, these things are addicting! Thanks for the new vice.
chrystal
LOL! Everything in moderation, right? 🙂
Sarah
We checked out the book “If you give a mouse a brownie” from the library. We had to make brownies together after that! Googled for a recipe that my allergy boy could eat and yours popped up. We had everything already so gave it a go!
In the oven now. Smelling yummy!
chrystal
Hi Sarah,
I didn't realize they had a brownie version of "give a mouse a" books. So fun! Let me know how the brownies turn out.
Best,
Chrystal
Christine
Hi
May I know the flax egg Is it in tablespoon or teaspoon? And do I just add it to the melted butter and chocolate or doing it separately by adding water to gel it first?
Thanks
Christine
chrystal
To make 2 flax eggs, mix two tablespoons ground flaxseed meal with five tablespoons of water. Mix together, and let sit in your fridge for 15 minutes to set up and thicken. You add them in with the sugar and vanilla.
Best,
Chrystal
Malia
Hi Chrystal,
This recipe did not work for me. It was so bad, I had to throw it out. I have had to make substitutes for the ingredients and perhaps this is why the gluten-free flour blend has not been working for me. I tried the pumpkin cake too, but the same result. Neither one the brownie or the pumpkin cake is rising. For the brownie mix I added guar gum (instead of Xantham gum). In place of the tapioca flour, I have been using arrowroot starch. I researched both of the replacements as I'm having difficulty finding all of the ingredients in France. Do you think these substitutes are just not working well together?
chrystal
Hi Malia,
It sounds like the substitutions you made didn't work. The guar gum shouldn't have a made a big difference. I only can sub arrowroot in some of my recipes. It doesn't work as a 1-to-1 for tapioca in all recipes.
Sometimes subs work but I always recommend bakers try the recipe as-is (which is what I tested it with) before making subs. I am sorry you can't find all of the ingredients.
Best,
Chrystal
Malia
Okay, thanks very much for your quick reply Chrystal. I will try to find the other ingredients.
chrystal
You are welcome.
Best,
Chrystal
Rachael
I just made these and they turned out great! I used an 8x10 brownie pan, used eggs instead of the flaxseed eggs, and added a bit of dutch processed cocoa powder and extra chocolate chips. They turned out moist and chewy but crunchy on the edges. Perfect! Thank you for the recipe!
chrystal
I am so glad you like them. Thank you for letting me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Samina
Hi,
I have "salted" earth balance buttery sticks? Can I use it for this recipe?
Samina
Can you please let me know about the salted butter? I want to try these brownies today.
chrystal
Hi Samina,
Yes, you can use the salted earth balance sticks. Just a reminder that I am aim to answer comments and questions in 48 hours (as noted above the comments boxes on each page), but that doesn't include holidays and weekends.
Best,
Chrystal
Samina
I took the chance and already made with the salted butter yesterday as that's what I had and it turned out awesome.
Thanks!!
chrystal
You are welcome. I am so glad you liked them.
Best,
Chrystal
Samina
Hi,
Will your GF flour blend work in this recipe ?
chrystal
Yes, my flour blend will work in this recipe.
Best,
Chrystal
Lily
how many (real) eggs would you use for this recipe? Thanks!
chrystal
2 real eggs 🙂