Vegan Brownies

These vegan brownies are easy to make with high quality cocoa powder and basic pantry ingredients for a gooey, fudgy, and decadent chocolate treat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 284 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with baking spray; line bottom with parchment paper.

Step 2

Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl until combined.

Step 3

Pour in water (or coffee), vegetable oil, and vanilla; mix until well-blended. Spread batter evenly in the prepared dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until top is no longer shiny and center feels just set when gently pressed, about 30 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into 15 squares.