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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Brownies & Bars / deep-dish skillet brownie {vegan + gluten-free}

    deep-dish skillet brownie {vegan + gluten-free}

    Mar 1, 2015 · 15 Comments

    deep dish skillet brownie {vegan + GF} | The Baking Fairy
    The weather has been insanely cold all over the US lately {unless you're in Florida, in which case... ahem. We're not speaking}, and I've been basically surviving off of soup and more soup and hot chocolate for the past week. I experimented with a black bean cake/brownie thing a few days and it was a semi-fail because I made it in a pan that was way too big, so it came out very thin and almost brittle-like. The flavor was really good, but the texture definitely needed to be worked on. I've noticed a bit of a skillet cookie trend going around the blogosphere lately, and I decided to combine the two and make a vegan, gluten-free black brownie in my cast iron skillet! This is seriously PHENOMENAL. It has a blender batter {which is really my favorite thing ever}, and it's incredibly delicious, rich, and fudgy. Yum, yum, and yum. Topped with some almond milk ice cream, this is nothing short of amazing. Think of it like the healthier, vegan version of the famous Pizzookie. You're welcome.

    deep dish skillet brownie {vegan + GF} | The Baking Fairy  deep dish skillet brownie {vegan + GF} | The Baking Fairy

    This dessert is made of a bunch of vegan and gluten-free mainstays like coconut flour, cashews, almond milk, and black beans {aka the secret to the best brownies ever}, and the only actual sugar in the recipe comes from the chocolate chips, so as far as desserts go, this is definitely a little healthier. If you're looking for vegan chips that are affordable and can be found in the regular store, my go-to are the Ghirardelli semisweet, but I've been using the Guittard extra-dark chips lately and they are so good! This recipe is deceivingly easy and a perfect way to take care of your chocolatey cravings!

    deep dish skillet brownie {vegan + GF} | The Baking Fairy

    {recipe adapted from Lexie's Kitchen}

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    5 from 2 votes

    deep-dish skillet brownie {vegan + gluten-free}

    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Course: Bars, Brownies &amp
    Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon coconut oil + 1 tablespoon for pan
    • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips + ¼ cup separated
    • ½ cup black beans rinsed and drained
    • ½ cup cashews boiled for 10 minutes and drained
    • ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    • 3 tablespoon agave or honey
    • 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoon coconut flour
    • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
    • optional: almond milk ice cream and melted chocolate for serving

    Instructions

    • Turn oven on to 325F, place one tablespoon of coconut oil in a 8 inch cast iron skillet, and place skillet in oven while it heats.
    • In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoon coconut oil and ½ cup chocolate chips, and heat in 20 second intervals until melted and smooth.
    • In a high-speed blender like a Ninja or Vitamix, combine the boiled cashews, black beans, melted chocolate mixture, and vanilla almond milk, and blend until smooth and creamy.
    • Add in the cocoa powder, coconut flour, and baking powder, and blend until a dough forms. Using a spoon, stir in the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips.
    • Remove warm skillet from oven, pour in the batter, and bake for about 30 minutes, until the top of the brownie appears dry.
    • Serve immediately with almond milk ice cream {or your favorite vegan ice cream} and a drizzle of melted chocolate on top!

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    Comments

    1. Selena @ The Nutritious Kitchen says

      March 02, 2015 at 3:31 pm

      Oh my goodness. These photos are absolutely drool worthy! And I can't believe how healthy the recipe is. I am absolutely stunned!! FOR SURE making soon!!

      Reply
    2. Lori / Adventures of a Sick Chick says

      March 02, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      Looks yummy and healthy...and so pretty too! Pinning now!

      Reply
    3. Tedi says

      March 03, 2015 at 10:11 am

      Wow this looks so incredible. I was so happy to se it is vegan! Can't wait to try it.

      Reply
    4. Matt @ Plating Pixels says

      March 03, 2015 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      I love skillet anything (cobblers, pizza, pies, sautes) and this is now on my list. I've heard of using black beans in healthy brownies, but have never tried it. Looks great and a perfect recipe to try that offsets the cheesecake I just posted.

      Reply
    5. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

      March 04, 2015 at 11:28 am

      This skillet brownie LOOKS phenomenal! Got to try this soon!

      Reply
    6. Megan - The Emotional Baker says

      March 09, 2015 at 6:37 am

      I'm all about vegan treats, but you know? I haven't baked with black beans yet. Have to try this ASAP!

      Reply
    7. Chelsea Pearl says

      March 10, 2015 at 12:59 am

      Gosh, this looks heavenly! I've never had a Pizookie before... I would much prefer this cleaner version! <3

      Reply
    8. Elodie says

      March 26, 2015 at 4:03 pm

      Anyways this can be freeze and rewarmed the night after, so i could just bring it all done at a potluck girls night:P ?

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        March 27, 2015 at 10:41 am

        Elodie, I don't know if you should freeze it if you plan to eat it the night after. You would probably be okay with just wrapping it tightly with plastic wrap and/or refrigerating it. It doesn't need to be frozen for just one day, but I believe it would be okay to be frozen for longer term storage. 🙂

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    9. Elodie says

      March 27, 2015 at 6:36 pm

      should i double the recipe for 6 girls?

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        March 28, 2015 at 3:38 pm

        I ate this with my 4 roommates (so 5 people total) and it was plenty when served with ice cream! You can definitely double it if you want more generous servings or leftovers.

        Reply
    10. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      July 08, 2015 at 2:19 am

      5 stars
      This skillet brownie looks so decadent and delicious.. that I am SO surprised at how healthy it actually is!

      Reply
    11. Kathleen @ Yummy Crumble says

      July 08, 2015 at 3:40 am

      This looks insanely delicious! I've tried black bean brownies before and I wasn't sold yet. This looks amazing though. I'm trying this for sure 🙂

      Reply

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