Brace yourself—these brownies bring espresso and chocolate together like a rom-com, but with way more chemistry and zero emotional baggage. They’re rich, dark, and packed with mocha attitude—like that friend who always looks flawless in leggings. Each square is fudgy, slightly bitter (relatable), and so addictive you’ll swear they’re judging your willpower. Oh, and they’re vegan—because we don’t need dairy drama in our desserts or our lives. You can whip these up faster than your barista can misspell your name. Bonus: they pair beautifully with gossip and oversized mugs of oat milk lattes.
Espresso Brownies
These vegan espresso brownies are rich, chewy, and loaded with deep chocolate flavor and bold coffee kick. Basically, brownies that mean business.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup brewed strong coffee
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chunks or chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking pan with parchment like the queen of prep.
- In one bowl, combine flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, and espresso. Whisk like you’re shaking off bad decisions.
- In another bowl, mix both sugars, applesauce, melted oil, vanilla, and brewed coffee until smooth and moody.
- Pour wet mixture into dry. Stir until you no longer see flour, but still see your life choices.
- Fold in chocolate chunks like they’re love letters from your snack soulmate.
- Pour batter into the pan, spread evenly, and give it a little love tap on the counter.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Edges should look set, center just slightly soft—like your boundaries on weekends.
- Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then cut. Try not to eat all 12 in one sitting.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 235
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 10%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Calcium: 3%
- Zinc: 4%
- Folate: 5%
Tips to Elevate the Flavor
- Add a sprinkle of flaky salt on top before baking for your inner bougie baker.
- Toss in chopped walnuts for crunch and adulting vibes.
- Use dark roast coffee for bold flavor that slaps harder than your ex’s apology text.
- Serve warm with vegan ice cream for the ultimate “treat yourself” moment.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or just eat them all and avoid storage altogether.
