Comments on: Best Vegan Brownies

By: Zmilde

Zmilde — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:34:45 +0000

So I did this recipe completely vegan…and it turned out GREAT! Everyone loved it(and I am the only one who is vegan, ha!) It also was gluten free, which is a pretty cool bonus. I used almond milk instead of soy, and used 1 cup of soy flour and 1/2 cup whole grain(GF) flour. This worked out perfectly to replace the white all purpose flour, plus it added protein and nutrients! Thanks for the recipe, I took it to our bible study group, and only told them it was vegan AFTER they ate it! No complaints, only compliments =)

By: Marly

Marly — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:56:08 +0000

This is not a silly question at all. There is vegan margarine out there. If you look at the salt-free Fleischman’s, it appears to be dairy-free…and reasonably priced. I believe Blue Bonnet lite is also dairy-free, but I do not prefer baking with it because it doesn’t provide the right kind of texture in baked goods. There is also Earth Balance which has both margarine and vegetable shortening that is vegan. From time-to-time we have found certain store brands will be “accidentally” dairy-free as well. It takes looking at the carton.

Flax seed is my go-to favorite egg replacer because in addition to providing some bonding action, it adds Omega 3s as well. We keep our ground flax seed in the freezer…even though we go through it relatively fast! You only need about 1 tablespoon of ground flax seed combined with about 3 tablespoons of water to replace one egg. I wouldn’t think that would have much of an influence on the taste of your muffins, but you could always try adding additional flavoring like cinnamon, orange zest, etc. Alternatively you can use 1/4 cup of whipped tofu or even a mashed banana to serve as a good egg replacer.

I hope that’s helpful. Congrats on your vegan journey! Marly

By: Zmilde

Zmilde — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 06:12:55 +0000

Okay, this may sound silly….but doesn’t margarine have milk product in it? To be sure, I looked at the ingredients in the margarine at the store tonight when I was buying the stuff to make these brownies. It specifically says milk on the label. Is there a certain brand that doesn’t? Do they make any from soy or almond milk? Help! I went vegan last spring and couldn’t be happier! Also, on a side note, does anyone have a favorite egg substitute they use in baking? I always do the flaxseed meal egg-but in my muffins today, it dominated the taste. I bought a new bag of flaxseed incase it had (for some reason) gone ad early. I keep it in the fridge?

By: Marly

Marly — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:49:12 +0000

Thanks Jeanne! And I love all the little changes you made. Sometimes I’m in the mood for something over the top sweet. Did I just say “sometimes?” OK. Well, I’m always in the mood for that, but other times I find a way to hold back and enjoy life without a little frosting. I’m glad you like it that way too!

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:39:02 +0000

My friend and I made these the other night. These have to be the best brownies, ever– vegan or not! Even my friend and grandmother, who are not vegan, loved them! Instead of soy milk, though, we used plain almond milk and forwent the vinegar. We also left off the frosting and nuts. I honestly think the frosting might have been too much, because these brownies are super moist and rich! I’m definitely going to be making these for our summer family picnics, and cannot wait to see the surprised looks on peoples’ faces when I tell them “they’re vegan!”. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:01:24 +0000

Your brownies look amazing!!!!! I was wondering if you have ever made them with a different kind of flour. My son has a wheat allergy. Just thought I would ask in case someone else has had experience with other flours…. rice or spelt or other?

By: Marly

Marly — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:24:39 +0000

Hi Cheryl. Not ALL chocolate chips have dairy in them. For example, there are some Ghirradelli chocolate chips that are dairy free. Target has some chocolate chunk chips that are dairy free and so does Baker’s. There are also several brands that offer dairy-free chocolate chips in health food stores.

By: cheryl

cheryl — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:43:20 +0000

The brownies look delicous. But I do have a question. I thought chocolate chips were made with milk. How is that vegan if they are? Thanks

By: Marly

Marly — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:15:40 +0000

Hi Suzette. Thanks for your comment! I don’t eat butter or buttermilk made from cows (or other animals) because of the way animals are treated on factor farms, but also because those products have cholesterol. The thing about vegan products it that there is no cholesterol involved. That’s great! However, I agree that it’s always important to be concerned about what we’re eating. I recommend the use of margarine but in moderation. And I’m picky about what margarine I use. If you wanted to use something besides margarine, I would recommend coconut oil. Earth Balance even makes a coconut spread that is perfect for brownies or baked goods. I sometimes will do half margarine and half peanut butter too. You can also use vegetable oil in place of the margarine. Thanks again for your comment. Best wishes!
Marly

By: Suzette

Suzette — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 01:53:05 +0000

I am not vegan but I try to eat as healthy as possible. Do you think these would work if I use organic buttermilk from grass-fed cows and butter instead of margarine? Margarine is SO BAD for you!! Do you know (I’m assuming you don’t) that it’s only one molecule away from being plastic? There’s no way your body can process that. I also try to stay away from soy as much as possible.

By: jenn

jenn — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:32:20 +0000

Made these yesterday…OMG the best Brownie ever! And I used almond milk.

By: OliviaRose

OliviaRose — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:26:25 +0000

I made these today and they are insanely awesome! They are not just the best vegan brownies, they are the best of any brownie! They are very rich and fudgy. Will be serving these to a bunch of non-vegans and I know they will love them.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:48:38 +0000

Marly, these look incredibly yummy!!

By: JC

JC — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 02:59:08 +0000

There is a tidal wave of consciousness sweeping across the land. Here are two uplifting videos to help everyone understand why the number of vegans has doubled in less than 3 years and why so many are making this life affirming choice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKr4HZ7ukSE and http://www.veganvideo.org

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:21:12 +0000

These look so good. I’m going to give them a go without the peanut butter and use freenut butter. I reckon it should work.