Gooey Buckwheat Brownies (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Squares of buckwheat brownies over each other with melted chocolate oozing out.

Gooey Buckwheat Brownies (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

These delicious buckwheat brownies are ultra gooey, perfectly sweetened, packed with dark chocolate flavor and also, they are super healthy and rich in fiber, thanks to the buckwheat flour and chia seeds! They make for a great snack or dessert recipe that's wholesome, oil-free (no butter) and super satisfying, plus no one will know they are gluten-free and vegan!

Prep Time10

Cook Time22

Total Time32

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brownies, gluten-free dessert, oil-free dessert, vegan brownies

Servings: servings

Calories: 213kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Brownie pan (8 x 8 or 9 x 9) (+ parchment paper)
Stirring whisk + spatula
Small kitchen scale (or measuring cups)
Measuring spoons

Ingredients

190 g oat milk (190 g = ¾ cup)
130 g almond butter (130 g = ½ cup)
40 g chia seeds (40 g = ¼ cup)
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
145 g buckwheat flour (145 g = 1cup)
40 g raw cacao powder (or cocoa powder) (40 g = ½ cup)
230 g sugar (230 g = 1 cup)
½ teaspoon salt
165 g vegan dark chocolate chips (165 g = 1 cup), plus more for topping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a brownie pan (8 x 8 or 9 x 9 inches) with parchment paper.
To a large mixing bowl, add the dairy-free milk, almond butter, chia seeds and vanilla extract. Whisk well until uniform.
Add the sugar, buckwheat flour, cacao powder and salt, and keep mixing using a spatula until it forms a thick and sticky batter. Fold in the chocolate chips and then transfer to the prepared brownie pan.
Garnish with more chocolate chips, then bake for 22-26 minutes. Once done, let the brownies completely cool down in the pan before unmolding and cutting into squares.

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Notes

The brownie batter is thick and very sticky, this is normal and expected!
You need to use an almond butter that is pourable and not too dry, otherwise the texture of the brownies won't be right.
Adjust the texture of your brownies: for a super soft and gooey result, bake about 22 minutes; for a firmer texture, then bake a little longer, about 25-27 minutes.
Allow for some extra parchment paper to hang on the sides of the baking dish so the whole thing is easy to grab and take out of the pan all at once.
Cool down the brownies completely before removing from the pan and slicing into squares. You can also use a warm knife (run it under hot water, then dry it) to slice the brownies into clean cuts.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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