These Fudgy Vegan Brownies are so chocolatey, chewy and delicious you won’t even miss the dairy! A few secret ingredients make these extra rich.

The Best Fudgy Vegan Brownies | Feelin' Whisky

December is finally here!! I’ve been hyping this month up and down on my Instagram, and I’m so ready to start sharing tons of delicious content with y’all. These vegan brownies are one of my most-liked Insta photos to date, so I figured I’d do everyone a solid by sharing the recipe here. But before we get to the recipe, I wanted to share a few thoughts on blogging as both an avid writer and reader. I started following bloggers long before it even occurred to me to start my own. You know the greats—Pinch of Yum, Smitten Kitchen, Gimme Some Oven, Minimalist Baker, Half Baked Harvest… to name a few. There’s something that all those bloggers have in common, and it’s what makes them The Greats. Not only are they all magnificent photographers with unique, memorable styles, but they’re also transparent, honest, and human in all that they do. They take beautiful photos, but they also write authentic, real human stories.

That’s what I love about them: Despite the fame they’ve grown into, I can relate to them on a raw, basic level.

That’s what I love about blogging. But, uh… I’ve come to realize that not everyone feels the same way.

I stumbled upon a tweet the other day, penned by a semi-famous comedienne who no doubt thought little of the implications of her words. “Why does every online recipe begin with a 40 page essay about someone’s husband dog and kids and a brisk walk they took in the fall and how they love the changing of the leaves and their dogs favorite treat,” she wrote. “GIMME THE RECIPE HON MY SCROLL FINGER HURTS.” *inhales* BOY. I made the mistake of scrolling through the replies to discover that literally everyone shared her sentiment. “Omg thank you!!! So annoying!!” “God bless bloggers who put in a jump to recipe button!!” “Seriously I don’t care about your life I’m just here to make some lasagna!!!” Maybe I’m just being sensitive, but I couldn’t help feeling more than a little dejected after that. The few people defending bloggers said that the stories were there for improved SEO. Nice.

As this small space has grown over the past year, I’ve realized more and more that the blogging field is highly saturated. And for some creators, this might be the case. Maybe those long stories really are just there to improve the site’s Google ranking. No hate; I know a lot of people don’t love writing and really just want to share recipes. Full stop. If that’s your passion and Google’s rules are standing in your way, do whatever it takes to rise to the top. Share the best damn recipes ever and make sure Google sees them. You deserve to be seen just as much as those who love to write.

But I never really imagined Feelin’ Whisky as a recipes-only blog.

I don’t even know if it’s really about the recipes, honestly. I’m doing this to connect with others on topics much deeper than brownies and lasagna; I’m just using the brownies and the lasagna as convenient and delicious venues for other conversations. And I know countless other bloggers who feel the same way. I’m so glad to be part of such a connected community, and if you’re reading this, I’m so glad you’re here too. Because it’s really something to break away from the instant gratification we’ve grown so accustomed to receiving.

This isn’t just a space for recipes. It’s a space to spark raw conversation about real, real life. Mental health, wellness, equality, accessibility, and the future of the earth. No topics are barred here. So you’ll never find a Jump to Recipe button here. (Sorry not sorry. Keep on scrollin’. You’ll get to the recipe eventually.) Like now. You’ll get to the recipe now. If you made it this far, thanks for listening! If you’re just here for the recipe, that’s fine too! Please bear with me as I continue to write about things I care about! Thank u! </rant>. Now that I’m done getting myself all riled up, let’s talk about brownies. They’re the perfect comfort food for moments when you’re feeling all riled up.

These brownies are the best for reasons including but not limited to the following:

They’re completely vegan
They’re perfectly fudgy and delicious
They come together in under 30 minutes
They use just one bowl
They’re made with basic household ingredients you almost certainly already have
They’re secretly wholesome, thanks to a couple interesting additions
THEY’RE BROWNIES. That should be all the reason you need.

I’ve seen a lot of recipes for black bean brownies floating around Pinterest for the past few years. I haven’t actually tried them, and I’m sure that a lot of them are delicious. But there’s something about putting beans in my brownies that just don’t sit right wit me. Maybe I’m crazy, I dunno. In fact, I might be crazy because, despite my unwillingness to put beans in my brownies, I’m willing to put avocado in them. And that’s what I did here. And it’s delicious. Believe me.

I can’t take the credit for this trick. I adapted this recipe from Gimme Some Oven’s Vegan Brownies recipe, using coconut oil and whole wheat pastry flour to give it a lil extra oomph. The addition of brewed coffee is also ingenious; it doesn’t add any coffee flavor, but it does make some already-chocolatey brownies taste even more chocolatey. Which I’m sure none of us are complaining about.

These vegan brownies… I have no words.

You’ve gotta try ’em to believe ’em. They’re so delicious they’ll make you forget about people who hate on the things you love. Guaranteed, or your money back. (Sorry there’s so much shade in this blog post. I may be salty, but these brownies are sweet.) I’m so excited to be kicking off December with this recipe, and I hope you make and love it!

If you make this recipe, don’t forget to snap a photo and tag me in it on Instagram @feelinwhisky! I love seeing what you do with my recipes!