Gluten-Free Vegan Rocky Road Brownies (Easy Recipe)

This Vegan Rocky Road Brownies Recipe is deliciously rich and gooey to satisfy all chocolate cravings. The brownie base is topped with toasted graham wafers, mini marshmallows, and melted chocolate chunks.

If you’re looking for your next decadent treat, look no further than these easy rocky road brownies.

These yummy brownies are loaded with crunchy wafers and fluffy marshmallows, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion. Plus, they’re vegan-friendly, so everyone can enjoy them!

Vegan baking can sometimes be tricky. This recipe, however, is simple adding the chocolate mixture with the dry ingredients in a large bowl and baking in a brownie pan till cooked through.

Serve with a scoop of ice cream or a splash of almond milk and you’ve got yourself one of your new favorite sweet treats.

If you love chocolate gluten free desserts you may also want to try my Best Ever Gluten Free Fudge Brownie or my Homemade Twix Chocolate Bars.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE VEGAN ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES RECIPE

You will need the following ingredients listed below to make the rocky road bars (the exact measurements and full recipe are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post):

• Vegan butter 
• Granulated white sugar – can substitute for coconut sugar, however you may need slightly more.
• Flaxseed 
• Vanilla Extract 
• Gluten-free flour 
• Cocoa powder – or cacao powder also works.
• Baking powder 
• Sea salt 
• Gluten-free graham wafers – can use digestive biscuits if desired.
• Marshmallows 
• Chocolate bar – can use dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate as well.
• Optional – brown sugar, peanut butter, almond butter, maple syrup, plant milk, chopped walnuts etc.

HOW TO MAKE

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8×8 or 9×9 square baking tin with parchment paper and set aside.

Mix together the flaxseed with the water to create your flax eggs. Let sit for 10 minutes to thicken.

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Add in sugar slowly and whisk continuously. 

This step is very important as it helps melt the sugar, which will give the brownies a the flakey crackly crust on the top. Continue whisking for approximately 1-2 minutes after all the sugar has dissolved, it will look like the photo below.

Transfer the butter mixture over to a large mixing bowl and let cool slightly, then add in flax eggs. Then add the vanilla last.

In the same bowl, sift in the dry ingredients.

Mix until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and add graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate chunks. Put back in oven and bake for another 15 minutes, ensuring you do not over bake.

Remove from the oven and cool for about 15-20 minutes before cutting. Once the brownies are cool, cut them up and devour!

​NOTES

Check your gluten free flour mix for xanthan gum. Make sure it has it, as these will not bind properly without it.

Good brownies require that shiny, crackly top. Luckily, unlike popular belief, you don’t need eggs to get that top! 

It is achieved when the sugar breaks down and dissolves into the butter. All you do is melt the butter in a saucepan and slowly add in the sugar, whisking continuously the entire time.

I used Dandies vegan marshmallows to make these rocky road brownies, in my opinion they are the best!

Broil these brownies at the very end for one minute! This will toast the graham crackers and the marshmallows to get them a browned look on top!

HOW TO STORE THE VEGAN BROWNIES

1. Let the brownies cool: Allow the brownies to cool completely before storing them. This will prevent condensation from forming in the container, which can make the brownies soggy.

2. Store in an airtight container: Place the vegan rocky road brownies recipe in an airtight container, such as a Tupperware container or a Ziploc bag. Make sure that the container is tightly sealed to prevent air from getting in and causing the brownies to dry out.

3. Room temperature or in the fridge: You can store the brownies at room temperature for up to 2-3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you’re storing them in the refrigerator, let them come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.

4. Freeze for longer storage: You can also freeze the brownies for up to 2-3 months. Wrap each brownie tightly in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Other Gluten Free Sweets Treats You May Want To Try!

• 4 Ingredient Vegan Rice Krispie Treats
• Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
• Gluten Free Protein Bars With Dark Chocolate
• Gluten Free Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
• Gingerbread Donuts

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