Homemade Vegan Cosmic Brownies

These fudgy Homemade Vegan Cosmic Brownies will take you back to your childhood but are completely gluten-free and vegan. Topped with rainbow sprinkles for an out-of-this-world dessert.

Nostalgic desserts can be any number of things to different people.

But for those that grew up with cosmic brownies in their lunchbox, this copycat cosmic brownie recipe will take you back!

Everyone loves a classic brownie, but this recipe takes things up a notch.

What are Cosmic Brownies?

Little Debbie brand introduced this chewy brownie with fudge icing in 1999. Inspired by the cosmic bowling trend of the time, the galactic treat is topped with rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips.

Cosmic Brownies Ingredients

While the original Little Debbie treat contains gluten and dairy, this fudge-frosted brownie recipe is made without either!

So, take a look at what you will need:

• All-natural almond butter
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Ground flaxseed
• Maple syrup
• Coconut sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Dairy-free chocolate chips
• Almond milk

How to Make Vegan Gluten-Free Brownies

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8x8 square baking pan with parchment paper. Prep flax eggs.
2. Combine almond butter, maple syrup, flax eggs, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl with an electric mixer.
3. Add coconut sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt and mix until combined. 
4. Transfer batter to prepared baking pan and spread into an even layer.
5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
6. Remove from oven, place pan on a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Melt chocolate chips and almond milk in a medium bowl in the microwave.
8. Stir the melted chocolate mixture until a smooth, creamy ganache is achieved.
9. Pour ganache over the top of cooled brownies. Top with sprinkles.
10. Refrigerate for at least one hour until the ganache has been set.
11. Slice into bars.

Tips for this Recipe

There are a few things to note that will help in making these gluten-free dairy-free brownies.

1. To ensure that the oils in the all-natural almond butter have been well mixed, use the electric mixer to integrate before adding other ingredients. No need to take the extra messy step of mixing in the jar!
2. Many sprinkles are not gluten-free and vegan. This birthday party sprinkles mix is both and has cute mini stars! If you are not vegan and only need a gluten-free option, these rainbow chocolate bits look like classic cosmic brownie candies!
3. For clean brownie slices, cut in one single motion. Clean the knife with a damp cloth after each cut.

More Gluten-Free Copycat Recipes

Iced Lemon Pound Cake

Gluten-Free Vegan Thin Mint Cookies

Vegan Pumpkin Scones

Apple Pound Cake

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