Dairy-Free Fudgy Pineapple Chocolate Brownies
Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies made with dairy-free spread and flax egg binder, studded with drained pineapple chunks for tropical brightness. Topped with chocolate fudge icing and optional edible glitter for an indulgent treat. Naturally vegan when using vegan icing.
Ingredients
- 7 oz dark chocolate, chopped or broken
- 7 oz dairy-free spread, softenedbutter1:1dairyveganadds dairy
use same quantity; alters vegan status
- 3 tbsp flax seeds
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ⅝ cups all-purpose flourgluten-free all-purpose flour1:1gluten-freeveganadds gluten
may require slight moisture adjustment
Full guide → - 9 oz tinned pineapple, drainedfresh diced pineapple1:1vegan
slightly different moisture; drain well if wet
- 7 oz chocolate fudge icingvegan chocolate icing1:1vegan
maintains richness
- salt, pinch
Instructions
- 1
Make flax eggs by processing flax seeds to powder, mixing 3 tbsp powder with 9 tbsp water, and refrigerating 20-30 minutes until thickened.
- 2
Preheat oven to 350°F/325°F fan/350F/.
- 3
Melt chocolate and dairy-free spread together using a bain marie, ensuring the bowl does not touch the simmering water.
- 4
Whisk flax eggs with sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until light and frothy.
- 5
Whisk in the melted chocolate mixture.
- 6
Fold in flour, then most of the pineapple chunks, reserving some for decoration.
- 7
Pour batter into lined square brownie pan.
- 8
Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- 9
Cool completely, then refrigerate overnight.
- 10
Top with chocolate fudge icing, reserved pineapple chunks brushed with edible glitter, and chocolate sprinkles if desired.
Tips
Do not allow the bain marie bowl to touch the water to avoid chocolate seizing.
Refrigerate overnight for optimal fudgy texture and flavor development.
Reserve pineapple chunks before folding into batter for cleaner decoration.
Good to Know
Keep covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days. Brownies continue to firm as they cool.
Prepare flax eggs the night before. Bake brownies 1-2 days ahead; ice on serving day for best presentation.
Cut into squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Pairs well with dairy-free ice cream or coconut cream.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip the overnight refrigeration to avoid a cake-like texture instead of fudgy crumb.
Do not whisk the flax egg mixture after adding chocolate to avoid deflating it.
Do not allow the bain marie bowl to touch water to avoid seizing the chocolate.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Vegan Options
maintains richness
binds differently; omit water step
may require slight moisture adjustment
Full guide →slightly different moisture; drain well if wet