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My favorite brownies are ones that are fudgey, gooey, and super chocolatey. Growing up I will say brownies were never my favorite dessert. I would choose a cookie or ice cream over a brownie because I either only wanted them if they were doughy or if it was a middle piece. These vegan brownies are just the right amount of fudgey and chocolatey while still holding together and tasting like a brownie. And you can eat as much of the batter as you want because their are no eggs! When we did make brownies growing up my mom would always let us have one or two spoonfuls before going in the oven. This might be an unpopular opinion but I think brownie batter is better than the actual brownie. These are of course healthy and so how can you say no to a healthy rich brownie!?
The ingredients might surprise you, but I promise these vegan brownies taste like those traditional box brownies. The pumpkin, kabocha squash, or sweet potato add the perfect moisture without needing any oil. I love using black cocoa powder for an extra chocolatey flavor but if dark is all you have that will work just fine! I love a little hint of peanut butter in the batter, but any nut butter will be delicious. I would use almond or cashew for a little more subtle flavor. You can keep this recipe gluten free by using gluten free oat flour. The maple syrup adds a little more moisture with the perfect sweetness along with the sugar. When I would make brownies growing up we always add white chocolate. It adds more sweetness and a melty creaminess to the warm brownies.
This is such a simple recipe that can be made in one bowl! It is a quick, easy, and rich dessert. Now to make these s’mores brownies, we need to add some graham cracker, marshmallows, and chocolate. To be sure the brownies are vegan be sure to add vegan marshmallows. These brownies are delicious on there own, but also served with ice cream! I also use the base of this brownie recipe in my s’more bars, which is a family favorite, because of each s’mores layer. If you are a fan of sweets, chocolate, or a brownie lover get to baking. You may just have all the ingredients already in you pantry!
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