Chocolate Matcha Brownies (Vegan & Gluten-free)
Who can resist a good chocolaty, gooey, rich brownie? It’s one of the best desserts ever invented! I always have room for a brownie, even when I’m stuffed. That’s when my second stomach wakes up from its slumber!
Who says you can’t make a vegan and gluten-free treat without compromising on taste and texture? These chocolate matcha brownies are dense and sweet whilst being much healthier than regular brownies.
Adding matcha to baked goods is a great and easy way to add a dose of antioxidants into your diet at the same time as treating yourself to something delicious!
If matcha is not your thing because you don’t like the taste of it, but still want to take advantage of it’s amazing benefits, then adding it to chocolate recipes is a great idea as you can hardly taste the matcha.
I happen to like the taste of matcha, so I sprinkled some more matcha on top of the brownies. I love the way the vibrant green colour complements the earthy brown tones of the chocolate.
Makes – 16
- 2 flax ‘eggs’ – 2 tbsp milled flaxseed mixed with 6 tbsp hot water
- 70g gluten-free plain flour
- 50g ground almonds
- 35g cocoa powder
- 2 tsp PureChimp matcha green tea powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 70g coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 120ml coconut oil, melted
- 60ml maple syrup – you can use any other liquid sweetener
- 60ml milk of choice
- Prepare the flax eggs by mixing 2 tbsp milled flaxseed with 6 tbsp hot water in a small bowl. Leave for 15 minutes to set.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, ground almonds, cocoa, sugar, matcha, baking powder and salt. Mix to combine.
- Pour in the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and flax eggs.
- Transfer into an 8″ cake tin lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180*C (160*C fan assisted)/ 350*F for 20 minutes.
- Leave to cool completely before slicing.
I think these would make a fancy little baked treat to give for the holidays!
The sparkly matcha-sprinkled top keeps stealing my attention, but the brownies underneath look so deliciously fudgy and rich too! Plus matcha + chocolate = heaven! You are so creative with matcha 🙂
Oooh, these would be perfect with my afternoon tea! Love the green matcha-look! 🙂
Beautiful! Not sure about the green tea in the batter, but the one atop looks beautiful on dark brownies.
Gah these look so fudgy and delicious!! And such a fun way to use matcha!
These brownies look divine! What a great way to use matcha. I love Pure Chimp – by far my favourite matcha brand.
What epic brownies and totally stunning photography Nadia:-)
Woah! This is one the most beautiful and delicious chocolate matcha brownies I have seen, Nadia. Love that green matcha dusting on top. 🙂
These look delicious Nadia. I love adding matcha to things, but not tried brownies yet.
These brownies look incredible Nadia! I love that they’re vegan and gluten free! I have to make these this christmas! Yum!
These brownies look so fluffy, soft and rich! The matcha also adds that perfect sprinkle of color and vibrancy on the brownies. I have to try this out!
Nadia, these look so incredible.
What gluten free flour do you use?
I use Doves Farm plain flour.
Can you please convert grams & mls into cups and oz??
These look amazing and I must try them! Question – if I use regular flour will they still be as fudgy? And would I still need the ground almonds? Thank you!
Thank you. Awesome recipe. My favourite brownies. When I did not have gluten free flour, I used whole grain spelled flour. And no almonds, but mix of nuts.
Nadia do you know if I could freeze these? If so, would just thawing or reheating be best?
Hi! Is it possible to use regular eggs?
Yes, regular eggs should work 🙂