Midnight Mocha Chocolate Chunk Brownies (Vegan)
You know what I’m thinking….? I’m thinking today needs some serious chocolate. Oh, OH, and, and coffee! Yes there definitely should be coffee because that’s, well that’s just necessary for today! So, so, um, I made you brownies, and not just any brownies, bBuzz!
As far as I’m concerned these are the next best thing to pot brownies! Sorry, I’ve had a bit of caffeine today, I don’t know if you can tell. I feel like I should go around shouting “Each brownie is the equivalent of 12 cups of coffee, you can stay awake for days with no side effects, AHHHH!…sorry.” Anyone get that one? Yes, I’m guilty of being a Disney movie fan and I’m too pumped to deny it.
Geez, I didn’t even have that much, apparently I’m more of a caffeine lightweight than I thought! I’ve never been a big coffee drinker. When I was younger I didn’t even like it. I mean, I always said I did when asked because I thought it was totally uncool not to like it, but I never really did. In fact, the only time I almost liked it was when it was done would-you-like-some-coffee-with-your-cream-&-sugar style.
Of course, now that I have reached the end of my teenagehood (Which I don’t plan to leave. I vehemently refuse to get older and plan to be a kid forever) I’ve started to catch on to what this whole coffee hype is all about. I’ve even started to occasionally “share” in a bit of my parent’s morning pot. Oops, did I just say that out loud? Yep, coffee is a big deal in around here.
I refuse to grow up, yes, but I think I have subconsciously always considered coffee a rite of passage for me. As much as I hate to admit it, I’ve started to really like it (but I’m not getting older!). It’s my parents fault. I’ve grown up with a set of parents that run on coffee, for real. I can always tell when there hasn’t been sufficient amounts of Jo taken in. I won’t go into particulars but past incidents have included flying goats and teenage pacifiers. Yeah, you don’t even wanna know. Suffice it to say that my whole family shares in the benefits of coffee as much as they do.
So these brownies were a spur of the moment decision that somehow ended up being what they are. I started with my favorite brownie recipe (yep, everyone take a gander at my 10 second styling and crappy point-and-shoot photography. Great plan.) and then I just kept feeling like they needed to be darker. I ended up almost doubling the cocoa, using brown sugar instead of all white, and adding plenty of coffee just for good measure.
I give you the midnight mocha brownie. It may not actually be able to keep you awake for days but it’ll definitely give you a sugar rush if nothing else. And not that I can tell you from personal experience or anything, but the batter is almost as good as the brownies. Hypothetically…..
Midnight Mocha Chocolate Chunk Brownies (Vegan)
Brownies are such a classic and these extra dark ones are always a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 1 stick vegan butter, softened
- 1/2 cup organic vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground coffee beans
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups chopped dairy-free semi-sweet dark chocolate or chocolate chips
Instructions
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Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F (180 C) and grease a 13x9 inch baking dish or pan with oil.
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Cream butter and oil with sugar in medium mixing bowl. Add the coconut milk, vanilla, salt, and soda and mix well. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and coffee until batter is smooth then add about 1/2 of the chocolate chunks.
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Scrape batter into pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate over top. Bake for about 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. (Stick a toothpick in a few different spots because you will most likely find some of the melty chocolate chunks.)
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Allow the brownies to cool completely then cut and serve.
22 Comments
Medha @ Whisk & Shout
These look addicting! I’d definitely wake up with a chocolate craving at 2am that only these could fix 🙂 Pinning!
GrammerNazi
addictive*
ADDICTIVE*
A-DICK-TIVE
Lexi @ Sempre Dolce
Oh my word, these look dangerous… BUT definitely for me, can’t wait to try them! 🙂
Lexi @ Sempre Dolce
Just wanted to update and tell you that these brownies were soo good! And warm? Even better! Gooey and chocolatey – thanks for the awesome recipe, will definitely be making again! 🙂
Tori
Thank you so much for trying them and for the feedback! I’m so happy you enjoyed them!
Jenna @ A Savory Feast
Ok, stop! Scrolling through these pictures is making me sad because I don’t have these in front of me. They sound SO GOOD! Pinning to make ASAP!
Tori
Thank you so much, Jenna!
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connie
Wow! I made your incredible brownies today for a class meeting and it was sublime! We all agreed that your recipe is superb in taste and texture. Thank you for sharing an amazing recipe!
Tori
Thank you so, so much Connie! You just made my day!
Miki
These look so good! I have a potluck at work in a couple of days and I’m so excited to make these! Just wondering – and sorry if this is a stupid question – but what oil do I use?
Tori
I’m so glad to hear you’re going to try these, Miki, and that’s not a stupid question. I use sunflower oil but you could use just about any kind (i.e. vegetable, peanut, even olive oil). The result should still be delish. Thanks, and I hope they turn out perfect!
Miki
Tori thanks so much! My coworkers LOVED these. And I may have had one or two… or five… pieces before I brought them to work 🙂
Tori
I’m so happy to hear that, Miki! Thank you so much for trying them!
Mumtaz
Hi
I just wanted to know what you could use if you don’t have fresh coffee beans.
Tori
Instant coffee or espresso powder should work just fine, thanks Mumtaz!
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Rosie
what can I use instead of chocolate chips.
Tori
Hey Rosie, thanks for stopping by. I like to use a chopped up chocolate bar but if you don’t want chunks in these at all you can simply leave out the chocolate chips. Or if you want you can also replace them with nuts or even something more fun like m&ms or candy bar pieces!
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Lilly
Thank you so much for this awesome recipe! and all your tips 😉
Tori
I’m so happy that you like it, Lilly! Thank you!