Vegan Cocoa Fudgy Gluten-Free Brownies

This moist, fudgy, rich brownie recipe is for all chocolate lovers. Made with medjool dates, avocado, cocoa powder, and maple syrup, these brownies are gluten free, vegan, and nut free. Perfect for everyone who loves easy, no-fuss, decadent brownies! The icing is optional.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 286 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ¼ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• ½ cup coconut oil, melted
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 Avocado, diced
• 2 cups pitted and chopped Medjool dates
• ⅓ cup gluten-free oat flour
• 1 ¼ tablespoons baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine dates, avocado, 1/2 cup maple syrup, and 1/2 cup coconut oil in a blender; blend until smooth.

Step 3

Mix cocoa powder, oat flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Add date mixture to the flour mixture; mix until well combined. Spread into a baking dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 20 minutes. Let cool, about 20 minutes.

Step 5

Mix cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, and 2 tablespoons maple syrup in a bowl to make icing. Pour over cooled brownies.