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March 30, 2022 Current Favorites

Dairy Free Brownies

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6 dairy free brownies on parchment paper next to a purple linen napkin.

These Dairy Free Brownies are the best fudgy treat you can make in 30 minutes. They're gooey, rich, and full of decadent chocolate flavor. They taste like traditional butter brownies, but are made with oil instead so they're completely dairy free.

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I absolutely love baking up these dairy free brownies. They're made in one bowl, bake in under 25 minutes, and only need 7 pantry staple ingredients.

Best of all, this recipe makes 6 delicious brownies. Perfect for a small gathering or for two people without a ton of leftovers.

Need more chocolate in your life? Be sure to try my famous crinkle top brownies, vegan pumpkin brownies, or brownie pie.

Be sure to also try these dairy free recipes! Dairy free banana bread, dairy free blueberry muffins, dairy free cupcakes, and dairy free eggnog. (if you're feeling festive)

Why You'll Love These Dairy Free Brownies

  • These dairy free brownies are simple and quick
  • Rich, fudgy texture
  • Completely dairy free- made without milk or butter
  • Can also be made gluten free
  • Made in just one bowl
  • Bakes in under 25 minutes
  • You only need 7 ingredients
  • Makes 6 perfect brownies

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

ingredients for dairy free brownies labeled with black text.
  • Avocado oil: You can use olive oil or another neutral oil, but I really like avocado because it doesn't have any taste, AND it's not highly processed like canola oil or vegetable oil.
  • Dairy free chocolate chips: My favorite brand is Enjoy Life, I used the dark chocolate in my recipe, but the semi-sweet will work as well
  • Sugar: Both brown sugar and white sugar are used to create a perfectly chewy texture, but you can use all brown sugar or all white sugar instead. You can also use coconut sugar to make these refined sugar free
  • Eggs: Eggs add moisture, richness, and also help the brownies to rise just enough. I don't recommend substituting them with anything, but you can try these vegan brownies if you can't do eggs
  • Flour: I used all purpose flour, and I find that King Arthur is the best quality. You can also use a 1:1 gluten free flour blend
  • Cocoa powder: I like Hershey's, but Dutch-process cocoa powder would also work

How To Make Dairy Free Brownies

Prepare

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8x4 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray

Make the brownie batter

  1. In a medium sized pot melt chocolate chips in avocado oil over low heat. Once chocolate starts to melt, turn off the flame and stir to let residual heat finish melting them till they're smooth
  2. When the chocolate chips and oil are completely smooth, add the sugar, brown sugar, and both eggs directly to your pot and stir well for 1-2 minutes
  3. Next, add the dry ingredients, flour, cocoa powder, and salt, directly into the wet ingredients and gently fold in until JUST combined. Be careful not to overmix
melted chocolate in a silver pot.
Melt chocolate chips and oil.
Eggs, sugar, and chocolate in a silver pot.
Add in sugars and eggs
dairy free brownie batter in a pot.
Gently stir in dry ingredients

Bake

  1. Pour the dairy free brownie batter into your prepared pan and bake for 21-23 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs on it
  2. Let the brownies cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting into them
brownie batter with oil in a pink loaf pan.
Spread batter into greased loaf pan
dairy free brownies baked in a pink loaf pan on a white backdrop.
Bake at 350 f for 20 minutes

Expert Tips

  • Turn the stove off and let residual finish melting the chocolate chips, you don't want them to burn!
  • Don't overmix the dry ingredients or your brownies will come out tough
  • Line your pan with a parchment paper sling if you're worried about them sticking
  • Pull the pan out of the oven when the toothpick still has a little bit of moist crumbs on it, this will ensure you have the BEST brownies
  • Let them cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting, but 30-40 is ideal
  • Use a plastic serrated knife for the cleanest cuts

Recipe Variations and Add Ins

While classic, traditional brownies are incredibly delicious, it can also be fun to change things up! Maybe try one of these variations next time you're making this recipe.

  • Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top before baking
  • Stir in ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract into the batter
  • Add a peanut butter or almond butter swirl
  • Fold toasted walnuts into the batter
  • Top baked brownies with dairy free frosting and sprinkles
  • Once baked, drizzle over dairy free caramel and a sprinkle of flakey salt
dairy free brownie piece leaning on another brownie.

Storing and Freezing

STORING: Store leftover dairy free brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

FREEZING: You can freeze leftover homemade brownies and have a fresh one any time the craving hits! Let the brownies cool completely then wrap them individually in plastic wrap and pop into a freezer safe bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months, and let defrost at room temperature when you'd like to eat one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are any brownie mixes dairy free?

Yes, there are a few out there! Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownies are dairy free and you can replace the melted butter in King Arthur's gluten free brownie mix to make them dairy free.

Do brownies have dairy in them?

Most brownie recipes are made with butter, so yes, they do contain dairy.

What can I replace butter with in a brownie recipe?

Most times coconut oil is a good butter replacement! Use refined coconut oil so you don't get the coconut taste.

Should I bake them in a glass or metal pan?

Brownies are best when baked in a metal pan, so I recommend that.

Can I double the recipe?

Absolutely! This is a small batch recipe, but you can double it and bake in an 8x8 inch square pan.

brownies without butter stacked on parchment paper.

Did you make this recipe?

If you did, I would greatly appreciate you leaving a comment and star rating down below. Also, follow me on Instagram and tag me or use #incoleskitchen so I can see what you make and share it.

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Dairy Free Brownies

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These Dairy Free Brownies are the best fudgy treat you can make in 30 minutes. They're gooey, rich, and full of decadent chocolate flavor. They taste like traditional butter brownies, but are made with oil instead so they're completely dairy free.

  • Author: Nicole Radcliffe
  • Prep Time: 8 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 Minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 Servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • ⅓ cup Avocado Oil
  • ½ cup Dairy-free Chocolate Chips
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ⅓ cup Lightly Packed Brown Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • ⅔ cup Flour
  • 3 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8x4 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray
  2. In a medium sized pot melt chocolate chips in avocado oil over low heat. Once chocolate starts to melt, turn off the flame and stir to let residual heat finish melting them till they're smooth
  3. Once the chocolate chips are completely combined with the oil, add sugar, brown sugar, and both eggs directly to your pot and stir well for 1-2 minutes
  4. Next, add the dry ingredients, flour, cocoa powder, and salt, directly into the wet ingredients and  mix until JUST combined. Be careful not to overmix
  5. Pour the brownie batter into your prepared pan and bake for 21-23 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs on it
  6. Let the brownies cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting them

Notes

  • Turn the stove off and let residual finish melting the chocolate chips
  • Don't overmix the dry ingredients
  • Line your pan with a parchment paper sling if you're worried about them sticking
  • Pull the pan out of the oven when the toothpick still has a little bit of moist crumbs on it
  • Let them cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting, but 30-40 is ideal for clean cuts
  • Double the recipe and bake in an 8x8 inch pan
  • Store brownies in an airtight container for 3-4 days

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 390

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