No Bake Vegan Brownies With Caramel Topping that tastes amazing!
I love the taste of this caramel topping with these brownies!
No Bake Vegan Brownies With Caramel Topping
This is a tasty version of the usual brownie recipe but, without the dairy!
I love that there is a tasty caramel topping on this brownie too!
Did you try my black bean brownie recipe?
That brownie recipe is both vegan and friendly to the Mediterranean diet.
This recipe is simply vegan but, is really tasty just the same!
I love brownies which is why I have many different kind of brownie recipes on this site (vegan, Mediterranean diet, etc). Do not miss these great tasting and creative recipes for healthier brownies.
This recipe is great for anyone asking what do you eat on a vegan diet.
For anyone who has followed the diet, or vegan lifestyle, this is really simple.
Vegan followers simply consume no animal biproducts.
This means that followers of the vegan lifestyle find alternatives to food such as eggs or butter.
Luckily, there are many food options available to vegans now, unlike years ago when vegan folks had limited options. Vegans also appreciate healthier food choices such as fruits and vegetables.
You may be asking, can I make a brownie mix without eggs.
The quick answer is yes, you can make a brownie without eggs.
Eggless brownies are pretty great tasting as well!
Eggs are added to a recipe such as this one for moisture, ingredient bonding, and for structure.
I should start by mentioning that this is a flourless recipe for brownies.
As a result, the moisture, ingredient bonding, and structure of the brownies will not be affected by the absence of eggs (this is still a great brownie by the way!).
No Bake Vegan Brownies With Caramel Topping
Tips for making brownies.
I always tell folks, that it is helpful to line the baking pan used with parchment paper that overhangs the baking pan. Not only does this make for an easier clean up (YAY), it allows for you to easily remove the cooled brownies for slicing.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- When choosing chocolate chips, make sure that you are using vegan chocolate chips instead of chips that have dairy added to them (milk chocolate..). Sugar Free diet followers can use vegan sugar free chocolate chips in this recipe.
- Coffee seems to bring out the chocolate flavor in a brownie recipe. Feel free to add a teaspoon of instant coffee if you would like to enhance the chocolate flavor in these brownies.
- The caramel topping used in this brownie recipe calls for peanut butter. Feel free to use another nut butter or omit the topping entirely if desired.
People ask, should you melt coconut oil before using.
Both the brownies and the topping in this recipe call for coconut oil that is melted.
The coconut oil in this recipe is used as a fat instead of melted butter or oil.
Melting coconut is simple as is has a lower melting point than many other fats.
To melt your coconut oil, place it in microwave safe bowl or container. Heat the coconut oil on medium, stopping to stir and check for melting every 15 second. Then measure out the amount needed for this recipe.
While I do not necessarily recommend this all of the time, you may be asking what can you replace coconut oil with in a recipe.
In this particular recipe, the coconut oil adds both moisture and flavor.
I suggest using a more neutral flavor oil (sunflower?) and perhaps adding a bit extra vanilla extract for flavor.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Avocado Chocolate Mousse (vegan)
- Chocolate Chip Cookies made with Olive Oil.
- Vegan Chocolate Chocolate Cookies.
- Homemade Vegan Chocolate Tofu Pie.
- Banana Nut and Oatmeal Cookies.
- Tasty Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- Chocolate Cake Made With Pumpkin.
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No Bake Vegan Brownies With Caramel Topping
No Bake Vegan Brownies With Caramel Topping
I mentioned above that to melt your coconut oil, place it in microwave safe bowl or container. Heat the coconut oil on medium, stopping to stir and check for melting every 15 second. Then measure out the amount needed for this recipe.
Also, it is important to read the labels on the ingredients that you are using to make sure that they are indeed vegan.
When choosing chocolate chips, make sure that you are using vegan chocolate chips instead of chips that have dairy added to them (milk chocolate..). Sugar Free diet followers can use vegan sugar free chocolate chips in this recipe.
Ingredients needed to make no bake vegan chocolate brownies.
I will start with the brownie ingredients and then the topping ingredients will follow.
- Medjool Dates– 1 ½ cups. That is about 13-16 dates depending on the size of the dates. There should be no pits in the dates and the dates should be soaked for a half hour in room temperature water and then allowed to drain before adding them to this recipe.
- Walnuts– 2 cups.
- Shredded Coconut– ½ cup
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder– ¼ cup.
- Vanilla Extract– 1-2 teaspoons.
- Coconut Oil– 1 tablespoon melted.
- Peanut Butter– 3 tablespoons. You can find organic peanut butter and sugar free peanut butter here. This and the remaining ingredients are for the caramel topping.
- Coconut Oil– 3 tablespoons, melted.
- Maple Syrup- 1 ½ tablespoon.
- Vanilla Extract– ½ teaspoon.
- Optional- salt as needed (a dash in the topping or brownie is all you may need depending on what has been added to the ingredients themselves.) Also, vegan chocolate chips can be used for decoration.
How to make Raw Vegan Brownies.
- Start by soaking the dates for a half hour and then allow them to drain. Remove the pits as well before using them in this recipe.
- Line a square baking dish with parchment paper that overhangs the sides of the dish. This will help you remove the brownies before cutting them up into servings.
- Use a food processor or strong blender to make this.
- Pulse the walnuts until they resemble a course flour in consistency. You may need to stop as needed to scrap done the sides of the container.
- Next add the dates, shredded coconut, unsweetened cocoa powder, (first) vanilla extract and (first) melted coconut oil. Blend these ingredients until they form a ‘sticky’ paste consistency. Then transfer this to the prepared baking dish, pressing the mixture in to even it out.
- For the caramel topping, place the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until combined. Then evenly spread this topping over the brownies and refrigerate for at least two hours, or until the caramel gets firm.
- These brownies should be stored in an air tight contain. They should keep for up to seven days.
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No Bake Vegan Brownies With Caramel Topping
No Bake Vegan Brownies With Caramel Topping
Ingredients
- I will start with the brownie ingredients and then the topping ingredients will follow.
- Medjool Dates– 1 ½ cups. Soaked and pits removed.
- Walnuts– 2 cups.
- Shredded Coconut– ½ cup
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder– ¼ cup.
- Vanilla Extract– 1-2 teaspoons.
- Coconut Oil– 1 tablespoon melted.
- Peanut Butter– 3 tablespoons.
- Coconut Oil– 3 tablespoons melted.
- Maple Syrup- 1 ½ tablespoon.
- Vanilla Extract– ½ teaspoon.
- Optional- salt as needed , vegan chocolate chips can be used for decoration.
Instructions
- Start by soaking the dates for a half hour and then allow them to drain. Remove the pits as well before using them in this recipe.
- Line a square baking dish with parchment paper that overhangs the sides of the dish. This will help you remove the brownies before cutting them up into servings.
- Use a food processor or strong blender to make this.
- Pulse the walnuts until they resemble a course flour in consistency. You may need to stop as needed to scrap done the sides of the container.
- Next add the dates, shredded coconut, unsweetened cocoa powder, (first) vanilla extract and (first) melted coconut oil. Blend these ingredients until they form a 'sticky' paste consistency. Then transfer this to the prepared baking dish, pressing the mixture in to even it out.
- For the caramel topping, place the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until combined. Then evenly spread this topping over the brownies and refrigerate for at least two hours, or until the caramel gets firm.
- These brownies should be stored in an air tight contain. They should keep for up to seven days.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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