Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Brownies Recipe
These Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Brownies are a deliciously fudgy and vegan-friendly treat perfect for celebrating love. Made with simple, plant-based ingredients including flaxseed as an egg substitute, cocoa powder for rich chocolate flavor, and dairy-free chocolate chips or nuts for added texture. Baked to perfection and decorated with powdered sugar or dairy-free frosting, these heart-shaped brownies are ideal for a romantic occasion or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of flour
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup of non-dairy milk
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed
- 2.5 tablespoons of water
Optional Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons of dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts
- Red food coloring
For Decoration
- Powdered sugar or dairy-free frosting
Instructions
- Make flax egg: Combine 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 2.5 tablespoons of water in a small bowl and let it rest for about 5-10 minutes until it thickens to a gel-like consistency to substitute for an egg.
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a heart-shaped baking pan or a regular baking pan if you plan to cut out heart shapes later.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the vegetable oil, non-dairy milk, vanilla extract, and the prepared flax egg until well blended.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Add optional mix-ins: Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour batter into pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool and shape: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. If baked in a regular pan, use a heart-shaped cutter to cut the brownies into heart shapes.
- Decorate: Dust with powdered sugar or spread dairy-free frosting on top. Add red food coloring to the frosting for a Valentine’s themed touch if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to let the flax egg rest long enough to thicken before mixing into the batter.
- You can substitute the non-dairy milk with any plant-based milk like almond, soy, or oat milk.
- Dairy-free chocolate chips add extra richness but can be omitted for nut variations.
- Cooling completely before cutting ensures clean heart-shaped pieces.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Keywords: Valentine's Day, Heart-Shaped Brownies, Vegan Brownies, Dairy-Free, Plant-Based Dessert, Chocolate Treat
