Description
Fun and festive carrot-shaped vegan Easter brownies made with rich cocoa and topped with orange-colored frosting and green tops. Perfect for a holiday treat that’s both delicious and plant-based.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegan butter (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2–3 tbsp plant-based milk (for frosting)
- Orange food coloring
- Green licorice strings or green icing (for carrot tops)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add applesauce, oil, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let brownies cool completely in the pan before removing.
- While brownies are cooling, prepare the frosting by beating vegan butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, plant-based milk, and a few drops of orange food coloring until desired consistency and color are achieved.
- Once cooled, cut brownies into triangles to resemble carrots.
- Frost the triangle brownies with orange frosting and decorate the top with green licorice strings or green icing to resemble carrot tops.
Notes
- Use a piping bag for more precise frosting application.
- Brownies can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Optional: add chopped nuts for texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg