Decadent Vegan Hot Chocolate Brownies

Our Comfort Cocoa is undeniably delicious, rich, chocolaty, and cozy, but what if you could have your cocoa and eat it, too? One day, when the chocolate craving hit hard, I got creative in the kitchen and baked up these decadent hot chocolate brownies. Since our Comfort Cocoa is vegan, I made the brownies vegan, too.

This no-frills recipe doesn’t require any fancy, unusual ingredients. It's straightforward and bakes up a classic-tasting brownie. With a handful of ingredients, two bowls, and a whisk, you can whip up these Hot Chocolate Brownies in under an hour.
The trick with baking vegan is finding a substitute binder, such as flax or chia seeds. In this recipe, we are using corn starch in place of eggs for a simple binder that doesn’t require a trip to a specialty store. Brownies should be simple; chocolate cravings wait for no one.

Making Hot Chocolate Brownies

Making these brownies couldn’t be easier. Once you’ve gathered your ingredients, mix the wet in one bowl and the dry in another. Then, stir wet into dry to combine. Pour into a lined 8x8-inch baking dish and pop it in an oven that’s been preheated to 330 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for at least 30 minutes. Then allow to cool and set up before cutting. These brownies are very moist, so definitely use parchment paper and let them set up completely, preferably in the fridge, before cutting.
These brownies are best made the day before you want to serve them, as they take time to set up and taste better the day after baking. Though I couldn’t help but sneak a taste warm from the oven, and it was deliciously fudgy and very moist. They are worth the wait, though, and tasty enough that both vegans and non-vegans alike will enjoy.

Brownies and Tea

Cocoa and brownies aren’t the only ways to get your chocolate fix when that craving hits. Try pairing your Hot Chocolate Brownies with one of Plum Deluxe's chocolate teas! Chocolate Hazelnut Chai, Golden Cacao Herbal Tea, Red Velvet Chocolate Puerh Tea, Chocolate Rosemary Caramel Herbal Tea, Banana Bread Herbal Tea, Fireside Chat Black Tea, White Chocolate Peppermint Herbal Tea, Easy Like Sunday Morning Chocolate Lavender Herbal Tea, Brunch in Paris Chocolate Orange Black Tea, and Chocolate Hazelnut Dessert Tea are all tasty chocolate-based teas for any preference. Pick your tea, or warm up some cocoa, and whip up these hot chocolate brownies for a special, chocolaty, cozy time treat.