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vegan gluten free dairy free fudgy mint chocolate brownies

Vegan & Gluten-free Mint Fudge Brownies

These mint fudge brownies are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, simple to make, and absolutely delicious!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: brownies, Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the brownie base:
  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
  • ½ cup almond butter
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 2 flax eggs 2 tablespoon ground flax mixed with 6 tablespoon water
  • ½ cup cacao powder unsweetened
  • splash of vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • 3 drops peppermint extract
For the mint frosting:
  • ½ cup vegan butter
  • 2 ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon coconut milk
  • 3 drops peppermint extract
  • optional food coloring
For the chocolate ganache topping:
  • cup coconut cream
  • cup non-dairy chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the brownie ingredients until well combined. Spread into the prepared pan and bake for 15-17 min. Let cool.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat the vegan butter until fluffy. Mix in the powdered sugar and coconut milk until you achieve a frosting consistency. Mix in the peppermint extract and optional food coloring.
  4. Spread the mint frosting onto the brownie layer and place in the fridge to set for about 30 min.
  5. Melt together the coconut cream and chocolate chips until smooth. Pour the ganache evenly over the mint frosting layer and return to the fridge to set for about 1 hour. Slice and enjoy!