Scrum-Diddly-Umptious Vegan Brownies

This recipe did not work out for me. The texture was gummy and the consistency was too cakey. I was making them for friends and I couldn't even give them to anyone b/c they ABSOLUTELY tasted like "healthy" brownies and they completely fell apart when I cut them up. Next time I am going to go for the full fat gooey brownies, which I know everyone will love:)

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These brownies are awesome; they have become a staple for me to make for parties, work, edible gifts, etc.
Obviously great for vegans, but my omnivore friends always ask for the recipe, too! So easy, and amazing texture...

One tip: I leave these (covered) for at least 12 hours (preferable a day in advance) before serving, so they develop a particularly moist, chewy texture, but also because the apple sauce/puree tends to need a few hours to settle in and not give it a strong taste.

They are definitely perfection after 12 hours, though.

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These were the most disgusting brownies EVER. I thought the chocolate would cover up the taste of the applesauce, but it still came through. The texture was all wrong, they were slimey and rubbery. Don't waste your time with this.

Also, just because it has appleasauce in it doesn't mean it's healthy.

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Ok, first off brownies need some fat. These are not healthy. White flour, white sugar.. hello not healthy. I made these with sifted whole soft wheat, otherwise followed the recipe. These were rubbery and chewy. The chocolate chips are all that saved it. These were more like cake, NOT brownies. They had no flavor, except for the chocolate chips. I might try it again and tweek it by adding 1/4 cup canola or olive oil. Also cut the baking powder and baking soda in half. Also too much salt. I would cut that in half as well. Couldn't even taste the cinnamon. Didn't need it, it was a waste of a great spice. I only baked these 20 minutes and most likely 12 to 15 would have been plenty since there is no egg so no need to worry about food poisoning. NONE of my kids liked these either.

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Finally!! A healthy brownie recipe that actually tastes like brownies! They turned out really moist, decadent and fudgy, which I love (as opposed to cake-like brownies). I did make some changes to the recipe after reading all the reviews and based on what I had on hand in the kitchen. I did not have any applesauce, so I used 1/2cup canola oil and 1/2 cup fat free carmel greek yogurt (stonyfield brand). I used 1/4 cup organic sugar and 1/4 cup organic brown sugar, increased the cocoa powder to 1/2 cup, used 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour and 1/4 cup unbleached flour. I also added 2 flax eggs (1 egg=1tbsp ground flax mixed with 3tbsp water).
I'm sure the original recipe is a little healthier with the applesauce, but from the reviews it seems like the applesauce makes the brownies turn out a little more cake-like and I like them rich and gooey which is exactly how they turned out! So good you don't even know they're healthy!

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I cannot believe this is Vegan. So good.

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Okay, here's the deal...this is an awesome vegan brownie. Period. No additions. No subtractions. No substitutions. But do make them the day before you want to eat them. They are marvelous.

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These were SO good. I made them in mini muffin tins so they were little bite-sized brownies, and no one at our barbecue even suspected that they were vegan! I used 1/4 cup whole wheat flour, mini chocolate chips, regular sugar and opted for the dash of cinnamon, though I didn't notice it affect the taste at all. I stacked them up on a pretty platter and dusted with icing sugar for a finishing touch. I really appreciated that these didn't require any fancy ingredients. Will definitely be making these time and time again.

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I am not vegan either, but these are pretty awesome. I think I put nuts in the first time and they developed kind of a weird rubbery texture, maybe sprinkling them on top instead would be better. I think these brownies do taste even better after 12ish hours. I was excited to scrape the bowl and eat a little batter since there's no eggs to worry about, but it's not that great until it's baked:) Thank you for posting this healthier version of a favorite treat! No frosting needed, and I think they're good with at least 1/2 of the flour being wheat.

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Tasty! Although I almost want to call them a "brownie snack." They are not very dense. They are very fudgy and yummy though.

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I have used this recipe over and over again and each time with fantastic results! I have only altered the addition of chocolate chips, swapping it out for nuts or leaving them out all together for a bit of variety. I am making them again today because I have some homemade apple sauce to use up and had to post a review to say thanks for a delicious and definitely healthier recipe!

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These were very easy & my husband said they were perfect! I couldn't find vegan choc chips so I skipped them and they were fine. Thanks so much for an easy treat to satisfy the sweet tooth!!

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This was great and so easy!! Once I found it, I have cooked twice in 2 days as my cat destroyed my first batch! I did change it a touch, replacing half the raw sugar with brown sugar and adding chopped cashews and no choc-chips. The result was still delicious and the brown sugar made them just a touch fudgier, so I will keep that change and recommend people to try. All in all a great recipe! Thanks for posting

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Totally yummy! I made a couple of changes due to availability of ingredients in my kitchen (like part lowfat soy vanilla yogurt in place of part of the apple sauce) but they still came out delicious! I chopped up the chocolate chips a little and there are tiny chunks of melty chocolate in every bite of brownie...mmm. :) And just fyi the texture is very nice--sort of in between cakelike and chewy. Thanks to chiclet for sharing these w/us!

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I am not into healthy cooking primarily because the food always comes out tasting like cardboard. But, being nearly 40yrs old, I figure it's high time I cut back on the butter. Scrolling through all the brownie recipes using applesauce this one caught my eye...and it's delicious. Just fed it to my 4 kiddos and the pan is empty. The texture is superb and is full of flavor. I used tessj139's idea and used whole wheat flour...absolutely delicious. I will be a favorite at our house.

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I made this according to the recipe, except I didn't ad any nuts or chips. I added an extra bit of cocoa (1/2c. total) They came out great! I love how chewy and thick they are. Great recipe, thank you!

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These are delicious! I increased the cocoa to 1/2 cup, decreased the sugar to 1/4 cup (still plenty sweet), and incorporated whole wheat flour (1/2 cup WW, 1/4 cup regular). I topped mine with a chopped up dark chocolate almond bar- yum! They were so good that I just made them again- every other "healthy" brownie I've made has been rubbery or strange. This one is awesome.

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Fantastic! I followed the recipe precisely and was delighted with the result. I used vegan chocolate chips, baked for 25 minutes. A tip: I found the brownies were a bit dry and cake-y when they first cooled down. I left them in a ziplock bag overnight (room temperature). They were much moister with a richer texture the next morning.

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These were the best brownies I have ever tasted hands down! Even my non vegan husband and his friends agreed.

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Delish! I only had 3/4 cup applesauce so I used about 1/8 cup canola oil, and followed the rest of the recipe exactly. I added some chopped dark chocolate pieces before baking and oh my what a decadent tasting treat! And low fat! Thank you! :)

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