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    Home » Recipes » Brownies » Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies

    Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies

    ★★★★★ from 46 reviews
    108 Comments
    By Erin Clarkson on Jan 24, 2021 (updated Mar 7, 2022) This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies are super easy to make. They are made with cocoa powder and oil, so are the perfect chewy brownies, and can easily be made into gluten free brownies. They are made by hand in a bowl, no electric mixer required!

    Thank you to Filippo Berio for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own. Thank you so much for supporting the businesses who support Cloudy Kitchen!

    small batch dairy free brownie stacked on tray

    Table of contents

    • Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies
    • Why these are the best Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies
    • Small Batch Brownies with Oil
    • Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil
    • How to make Small Batch Brownies
    • Cocoa Powder vs Chocolate Brownies
    • Can Brownies be made Gluten Free?
    • FAQ for Recipe
    • For more recipes made with Filippo Berio, check out:

    Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies

    Hi! Just popping in to share this recipe for Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies with you! These are super easy to make, don't require a mixer, and are super rich and chewy. They can easily be made into gluten free dairy free brownies with just a quick sub of the flour. I have made them a whole bunch this week - they come together super quickly. They are made in a loaf pan, so yield 8 small brownies. I love these, and I hope you do too! There are a bunch more small batch baking recipes coming your way!

    • brownie batter
    • brownie in loaf pan ready to go in the oven.
    • baked small batch brownie
    • small batch brownie on cooling rack, ready to be sliced

    Why these are the best Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies

    • Small Batch - These are made in a 9"x5" loaf pan, so yield 8 perfect brownie squares!
    • Dairy Free - These Dairy Free Brownies are oil based rather than butter based and are made with cocoa rather than chocolate, so are super chewy, super rich, and dairy free.
    • Gluten Free if needed - I tested these brownies with a Gluten Free Cup4Cup flour blend, and we almost couldn't tell the difference between the brownies made with all-purpose flour and the Gluten Free Brownies!
    • No Mixer required - Because these are small batch, they can just be made in a bowl with a whisk or a handheld electric mixer. I used a whisk but either work!
    • Perfect Crinkly Top - These brownies have a perfect crinkly top which comes from whipping the sugar together with the egg before adding in the rest of the ingredients. I topped mine with some chopped chocolate, but you can also just leave them plain and finish with some flaky sea salt.
    • Super Chewy - These Small Batch Brownies are cocoa based, which makes them super chewy and delicious. I love both chewy and fudgy brownies, but these chewy ones are extra good!
    Small Batch Dairy Free Brownie Sliced on tray

    Small Batch Brownies with Oil

    The ingredient list in these Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies is pretty straight forward - using things you probably already have in your cupboard!

    • Sugar - Brown sugar makes brownies fudgy, while white makes them chewy. I went for a 1:2 ratio of brown to white for these brownies.
    • Egg - Provides texture and chew. Whipping the egg with the sugar until light and thick also gives that perfect crinkly brownie top!
    • Dutch Cocoa Powder - I used Double Dutch cocoa powder, which is actually a mixture of Dutch cocoa powder and Black cocoa powder. You can use whatever you have on hand though because there's no leavening in the recipe! Read more about this in the FAQ section.
    • Flour - I tested these both with all-purpose flour and Gluten Free flour, and both works great, so you can make these Small Batch Brownies gluten free super easily!
    • Espresso Powder - I added just a little. It really helps bring through the flavour of the chocolate. You can leave it out, or use the super fine instant coffee too.
    • Salt - I used both Kosher salt in the brownies and finished the brownies with flaky sea salt. It really helps to cut through the chocolate. Always salt your brownies!
    • Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste - Vanilla also helps make these super flavourful. You can use either Vanilla Bean Paste or Vanilla Extract.
    • Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil - This is a favourite of mine from Filippo Berio's lineup. More on that in a sec!
    • close up shot of dairy free brownie
    • side on shot of brownie slice

    Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil

    Filippo Berio makes a bunch of amazing olive oil, but I particularly love how versatile their Extra-light oil is. I use it wherever a neutral oil is called for in a recipe, but it is also great for frying in or for using for cooking. It is extra light in both flavour and colour, so is the perfect all-around workhorse oil to have in your kitchen.

    It also acts as the fat in this small batch brownie recipe - providing texture and moisture while still allowing me to keep the recipe dairy free. You honestly cannot tell that these brownies are dairy free - they are rich and chewy and just so, so good.

    filippo berio extra light olive oil

    How to make Small Batch Brownies

    These Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies come together super quickly - in less time than it takes to preheat the oven. There are only a few steps to get these ready to go, which is why I love the recipe!

    • Whisk together the Egg and Sugar - This step is critical for getting that crinkly top on the brownies and really makes a difference to the final outcome. I used a whisk, but you can just as easily use a handheld electric mixer.
    • Add the Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil and Vanilla -Oil and vanilla goes in, and then given a good mix to combine.
    • Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, and espresso powder -It is important to do this step in a separate bowl just to make sure that you don't have any lumps in the final mixture.
    • Transfer to the prepared pan - Spread the mixture into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. It will look super thin and maybe feel like a loaf pan is a weird choice of pan. Don't worry - it puffs up and the baked brownie isn't super thick.
    • Top with Chocolate - If desired, sprinkle the top of the brownie with some chopped dairy free chocolate. This step is optional!
    • Bake until done - The brownie needs about 20 minutes in the oven. It will puff up a little, and you will know it is done when the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs. 20-22 minutes is about how long you will need.
    • Slice and Enjoy! Leave the brownie to cool, then remove from the loaf pan using the parchment paper sling. Slice into pieces and enjoy!
    • close up shot of dairy free brownie with salt
    • corner shot of small batch brownie with bite taken out

    Cocoa Powder vs Chocolate Brownies

    Brownies are typically either made with either cocoa powder or melted chocolate, or a mixture of both. Brownies made with melted chocolate tend to be more on the fudgy side, while cocoa brownies are generally chewier. Using cocoa powder in these Small Batch Brownies meant it was super easy to keep them dairy free, and also meant I was able to control the fat content in the brownies, which has a big impact on texture. I used ultra Dutch process cocoa to make these. You can use a Dutch process cocoa, or half black cocoa and dutch cocoa, or also just regular cocoa. You can read more about cocoa in the FAQ section. These brownies are dark, rich, and super chewy.

    Stack of small batch dairy free brownies

    Can Brownies be made Gluten Free?

    Yes! These can be Small Batch, Dairy Free, Gluten Free Brownies! I tested the recipe with both All-purpose flour and a cup4cup Gluten Free Flour (I used Bob's Red Mill) and it worked perfectly. It worked so well we almost couldn't tell the difference between the ones made with Gluten Free Flour and the All-purpose flour. It worked great in this application because the brownies don't rely on the flour for structure - they are perfectly fudgy and chewy.

    • corner shot of small batch brownie
    • side shot of small batch brownie

    FAQ for Recipe

    What is the best loaf pan to use for Small Batch recipes?

    I use a 9"x5" (23cmx13cm) loaf pan. These are the 'larger' loaf pans (as opposed to the smaller 1lb capacity pans). I tested this in both this pan from USA pan, or also this enamel loaf pan is a similar size and works well. If you have a ⅛ size sheet pan, that would work great too.

    What is the best way to line a loaf pan?

    I like to spray my loaf pan with some nonstick cooking spray, then fit it with a parchment paper 'sling' which hangs over the edges. I then clip the parchment into place using binder clips so that it doesn't flap around when I'm spreading in the mixture. The parchment sling also makes it super easy to remove the baked brownies when done.

    Can I use regular cocoa powder in this recipe?

    If you can't find Dutch process cocoa powder or Black cocoa powder, you can use whatever you have on hand. Because this recipe doesn't have any leavening agent, the cocoa powder that you use doesn't make a difference to the final outcome. Dutch cocoa powder has gone through an alkalising process, whereas regular cocoa has not. In recipes with leavening agents, the cocoa powder used matters. Recipes using regular cocoa powder is slightly acidic so can react with baking soda, whereas dutch process is alkaline so needs baking powder to provide leavening. However this recipe doesn't have baking powder or soda, so you can use whatever cocoa you have!

    Do I have to use chocolate on the top of the brownies?

    You don't - it's totally optional. You can either sprinkle a little chocolate on the top, just before baking, or you can leave these plain. Make sure to check the ingredients list to ensure the chocolate is dairy free if you want to keep these strictly dairy free. I used chopped 72% chocolate.

    Can I double the recipe?

    Yes! If you wanted to make a larger batch of these, spread the batter into an 8" square pan. You may need to adjust the baking time a little too - start checking after 20 minutes.

    Can I leave out the espresso powder?

    Yep! There's just a wee bit in there to bring out the flavour of the chocolate. Either leave it out or use the finely ground instant coffee.

    What is the best way to cleanly slice the brownies?

    I use a super sharp knife. You can warm it under some hot water if you like and then dry it off, but as long as it is sharp you should be fine. I like to give the blade a wipe between cuts to keep it clean.

    Can these be made egg free?

    Yes! I haven't tested it, but people have had success using Bob's Red Mill Egg replacer in these. If you try another egg substitute I would love if you can leave a comment so I can recommend to others!

    close up of sliced small batch dairy free brownies on tray with salt

    For more recipes made with Filippo Berio, check out:

    • Small Batch Double Chocolate Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts
    • Small Batch Chocolate Olive Oil Cookies
    • No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberry Balsamic Glaze

    Made this recipe and love it?

    If you made this recipe then I would LOVE for you to leave me a review below to let me know how you liked it! Also, please make sure to tag me on Instagram if you make it!

    A note on salt and oven temperature

    It is important to note the type of salt that is called for in a recipe. I use Diamond Crystal salt throughout my recipes - if you use a different sort of kosher salt or regular table salt you will need to adjust accordingly as some salt is 'saltier' than others. Morton's salt is twice as salty, so you will need half the quantity. Same goes for a regular table salt. I am working to get gram measurements throughout my recipes for salt but still getting there.

    All oven temperatures are conventional unless otherwise stated. If you are baking on fan / convection, you will need to adjust the temperature. An oven thermometer is a great investment to ensure that your oven is the correct temperature.

    Using the double / triple function in the recipe card

    You will notice that there is a '1X' '2X' '3X' button in my recipe card. This can be used for doubling or tripling a recipe. However, please note that this only doubles the ingredient quantities in the ingredients list and NOT in the method. If there are quantities or pan sizes in the method of the recipe (for example weigh out 150g brown butter), you will need to scale this number manually. It will also not change the baking time in the recipe so you will need to adjust this yourself too. It is always a good idea to read through a recipe fully before doubling it just to check this. If you would like to scale this recipe or convert for another pan size, use my calculator!

    Tools and equipment

    For a list of my go-to tools and equipment, I have a post you can refer to here.

    Why is this recipe in grams?

    I post my recipes in grams as it is the most accurate way to bake. Cups are not only inaccurate but they vary in volume worldwide. There is no way for me to provide one cup measure that works for everyone. However, posting in weight fixes this issue. If you would like the recipe in cups you are welcome to convert it yourself via google, but please do not ask me to do it for you as I am not comfortable providing a recipe using a method that I have not tested. Baking with a scale is easy, accurate, and also makes cleanup super simple. Here is the scale that I use if you would like a recommendation! Here's to accurate baking!

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    Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies

    ★★★★★ 4.9 from 46 reviews
    • Author: Erin Clarkson
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 8 Brownies 1x
    • Category: Baking
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    These Small Batch Dairy Free Brownies are super easy to make. They are made with cocoa powder and oil, so are the perfect chewy brownies, and can easily be made into gluten free brownies. They are made by hand in a bowl, no electric mixer required!


    Ingredients

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    • 50g brown sugar (light or dark is fine)
    • 100g granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg, at room temperature
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
    • 60g Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil 
    • 35g Dutch Process Cocoa (or you can use half black cocoa, half Dutch Process cocoa)
    • 60g flour (all-purpose or Gluten Free blend)
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp espresso powder, optional
    • 20g chopped dark chocolate, optional
    • Flaky Sea Salt for finishing, optional

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°f / 180°c. Grease and line a 9”x5” (23x13cm) or similar size loaf pan with parchment paper, extending the paper over the side of the tin to give you a sling to use to remove the brownie when cooked.
    2. In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and egg. Whisk for 1-2 minutes until the mixture has thickened and lightened in colour (alternatively use a handheld mixer). Add the vanilla and Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil and mix to combine.
    3. In a small bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and espresso powder.  Mix to combine. Add to the wet ingredients and fold in with a spatula until just combined.
    4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan, and spread in with a spoon or spatula. Top with the chopped chocolate.
    5. Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, until the brownie is set around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes then use the parchment paper to remove from the pan and allow to cool completely.
    6. Slice using a sharp knife, wiping between slices to ensure clean cuts. 
    7. Finish with flaky sea salt if desired. Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container.

     


    Keywords: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Small Batch, Small Batch Brownies, Chewy Brownies, Dairy Free Brownies

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    1. stacy

      January 24, 2021 at 4:04 pm

      These make the perfect amount and come together so quickly!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 24, 2021 at 4:55 pm

        Eeee so glad you loved them!

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        • Myranda

          January 25, 2021 at 12:07 am

          Hi Erin, is it possible to replace the olive oil with sunflower or corn oil?

          Reply
          • Erin

            January 25, 2021 at 9:27 am

            Hi! Anything neutral will be fine

            Reply
        • Amy

          February 07, 2021 at 6:25 pm

          Is espresso powder and instant espresso ganules similar?

          Reply
          • Erin

            February 07, 2021 at 9:54 pm

            I haven't used instant granules before! You can use fine instant coffee powder if you can't find espresso powder!

            Reply
        • Clare

          February 09, 2021 at 5:15 pm

          Hi, I’m going to make these tomorrow and was wondering if I could use a shot of espresso instead of espresso powder as I don’t have any?

          Reply
          • Erin

            February 09, 2021 at 5:33 pm

            Hi, I wouldn't recommend that as it is adding more liquid to the recipe. You can use instant coffee, or you can just leave it out and it will be just fine! It's not necessary for the recipe, just an optional step!

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            • Clare

              February 16, 2021 at 9:31 am

              Thanks for replying. I left the coffee out and they were delicious. I want to try them with coffee too so I’ll get some espresso powder. They are so easy to do and the prefect size too. Thank you

            • Erin

              February 16, 2021 at 9:42 am

              Ah yay of course! 🙂

          • Tabi

            April 20, 2021 at 4:16 am

            Another perfect small batch (dairy free!) recipe. Love it! Cook time was perfect, crumb and texture amazing. Perfect 8 piece recipe. Thank you!

            ★★★★★

            Reply
            • Erin

              April 21, 2021 at 4:19 pm

              Eeee so happy you enjoyed! They are my fave!

        • Kara Jo Engelbrecht

          December 03, 2021 at 10:32 am

          Made these last night when a friend came for dinner and it was the perfect little recipe for three of us. The brownies came together super easily and we have everything on hand except for the espresso powder. Thank you!!

          ★★★★★

          Reply
          • Erin Clarkson

            December 06, 2021 at 9:42 pm

            ah I am so happy you loved! x

            Reply
        • Shelby

          May 15, 2022 at 3:17 pm

          I made these and they’re great. They took closer to a half hour though.

          ★★★★

          Reply
      • Jessica Armstrong

        October 03, 2021 at 11:17 pm

        Why are all your recipes so good?!? These brownies were top notch and the fact they’re small batch means my husband can’t complain I’m making him fat 😜

        ★★★★★

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      • Daniel

        June 22, 2022 at 8:44 pm

        Not just "good for dairy free", these are very good brownies.

        ★★★★★

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    2. Caribou

      January 24, 2021 at 4:04 pm

      These are the best!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 24, 2021 at 4:56 pm

        Thank you! They are so good!

        Reply
    3. Kate

      January 24, 2021 at 7:27 pm

      So wonderful to have a brownie recipe scaled to this size! These are delicious and couldn’t be simpler - a fabulous combination. Thank you, Erin!

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 25, 2021 at 9:27 am

        Ahh so glad you love!

        Reply
      • Caitlin Soo

        February 22, 2021 at 4:20 am

        Simply amazing, made these with gluten free flour and had people taste test them to see if they noticed and nope they couldn't! These actually really remind me of the two bite brownies that you can buy from Costco, I love those little brownies!

        ★★★★★

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        • Erin

          February 22, 2021 at 9:45 am

          Yay so happy you loved! I did the same thing and gave both to my husband (regular and GF) flour and he had no idea the gluten free ones were gluten free!

          Reply
    4. Taylor

      January 25, 2021 at 2:27 am

      These quickly upstaged my previous favourite olive oil brownie recipe! I love how easy they are to make in one bowl by weight. The salt balance and addition of espresso powder results in the most intense chocolate flavour!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 25, 2021 at 9:28 am

        Ah yayyyy so glad you love!

        Reply
      • Marissa

        January 25, 2021 at 3:11 pm

        Do you have the recipe using cups instead of grams?

        Reply
        • Erin

          January 26, 2021 at 11:29 am

          Hi! I don't sorry. I don't post in cups as they are not accurate. You are welcome to convert yourself but please know I have not tested this recipe by weight so I can't guarantee it will work.

          Reply
        • Lisa P

          January 28, 2021 at 9:33 am

          If my options are regular EVOO or vegetable oil, would either of these work?

          Reply
          • Erin

            January 28, 2021 at 3:20 pm

            Either will work, just depends on what the flavour you want is! I'd go vegetable

            Reply
    5. Kate

      January 25, 2021 at 11:14 am

      I love the USA Pan's! I'm having trouble finding the 1.25lb pan, would the 1lb work?

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 25, 2021 at 11:56 am

        I only tested the one that I listed, along with the enamel one I linked too. I think the 1 lb is closer to an 8.5"x4.5" whereas the 1 1/4 is 9"x5", so it is a little longer and wider. Any 9x5" pan will work! The 1lb will work too but the brownie won't be the same dimensions as what I have here, it will be narrower and thicker!

        Reply
        • Lisa

          November 01, 2021 at 7:02 pm

          These are amazing! I've already made them three times! You would never know they don't contain butter or melted chocolate....these are my new go to brownies!

          Reply
    6. Sarah

      January 25, 2021 at 12:03 pm

      Made these with GF flour and they were amazing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Jen

      January 27, 2021 at 9:29 pm

      Great small batch recipe. I tried it out with vegan egg substitute. Since it was a small batch, I figured it would be okay to experiment without using up too many ingredients. It worked great!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 27, 2021 at 10:52 pm

        hiiiii! oooooh this is so helpful!! Thank you! What sort of egg replacer was it?

        Reply
    8. Harriet

      January 28, 2021 at 1:53 am

      So delicious!! Love that they are small batch and come together so easily in one bowl. Will make these again and again.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 28, 2021 at 3:20 pm

        Ah yayyy so glad you love! So easy right!

        Reply
        • Aaruni

          November 01, 2021 at 1:38 pm

          Hey! I really want to try out this recipe but it calls for an egg. Can I substitute it with something? Maybe flax egg or yogurt?

          Reply
          • Erin Clarkson

            November 03, 2021 at 11:53 pm

            I haven't tried it with a flax egg but I believe others have and it works!

            Reply
    9. Annie

      January 28, 2021 at 2:38 am

      I’m a recipe ‘skimmer’ and didn’t notice the exact loaf pan size - I used the 1lb pan and the brownies came out great! Love the small batch, dairy-free recipe plus GF and vegan options. Next time (just for fun) I’ll try a bit of cinnamon with the espresso powder.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 28, 2021 at 3:20 pm

        Yayyy so glad you love! Cinnamon would be delish!

        Reply
    10. Stephanie

      January 28, 2021 at 1:44 pm

      These are easy and delicious. I'm really a fan of measuring by weight - there's just a lot less to clean up.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 28, 2021 at 3:15 pm

        Yayyy so glad you love!

        Reply
    11. Claire

      January 28, 2021 at 8:42 pm

      These brownies are wonderful! Love how easily they come together. The Maldon on top is absolutely wonderful.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 30, 2021 at 9:29 pm

        yayyyy so glad you love! Thank you for such a lovely review!

        Reply
    12. Sara

      January 29, 2021 at 4:44 am

      I doubled the recipe and the brownies were so delicious . A huge hit with the family.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 29, 2021 at 4:04 pm

        Ooooh yeah smart move! So glad you loved!

        Reply
    13. Megan

      January 29, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      These were so quick and easy and turned out great! My loaf pan is ~8x4in so they took a few extra minutes in the oven but they still came out perfectly!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 29, 2021 at 4:04 pm

        Yayyyy so glad you love! Thank you so much for the review! xx

        Reply
    14. Virginia

      January 29, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      Do you think almond flour would work as well as a GF blend?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 30, 2021 at 9:21 pm

        I don't think so sorry! almond flour is super different to a GF blend 🙂

        Reply
    15. Carla

      January 29, 2021 at 10:13 pm

      These came out fantastic! Thank you for a small batch recipe. Perfect size for my small fam! I took your doughnut class this week so those are next! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Erin

        January 30, 2021 at 9:21 pm

        Yayyyy so glad you love!! Enjoy!!

        Reply
    16. Courtney

      February 01, 2021 at 12:21 pm

      I've been searching for a recipe like this!! Can I used regular (Hershey) cocoa? or does it have to be Dutch Process?

      Reply
      • Erin

        February 01, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        Hi! I mentioned this a couple of times in the body of the post - there is a whole section on it in the FAQ part of the blog post 🙂

        Reply
        • Courtney

          February 02, 2021 at 11:14 am

          Thank you for letting me eat brownies again!!! These are so incredibly easy to make, not oily, and perfectly fudgy. I can't believe there's no butter.

          ★★★★★

          Reply
    17. Megan

      February 05, 2021 at 6:14 pm

      I had to go dairy free because of breastfeeding and these are the best dairy free brownies I have tried. I also love that they are small batch so I don’t eat a whole tray at once!! I did a 50:50 ratio of brown sugar to white sugar because I like fudgy brownies and they were perfect!

      ★★★★★

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      • Erin

        February 06, 2021 at 1:36 pm

        Hi! Ahhh so glad you enjoyed! xx

        Reply
    18. Keren

      February 11, 2021 at 2:49 am

      This was super easy to make and delicious to boot! Fudgy and chewy, with a lovely rich chocolatey taste. I didn't have any dark chocolate to hand so just topped it with some leftover pecans. Will definitely be making again! Big thumbs up from a fellow Kiwi 🙂

      ★★★★★

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      • Erin

        February 11, 2021 at 9:30 am

        Ahhh so glad you love! Pecans sounds amaaaaazing on top, such a good idea!

        Reply
    19. Lisa P

      February 13, 2021 at 1:59 pm

      I made these with vegetable oil since I did not have light EVOO, and they are fudgy and delicious. I love your small batch recipes. They are perfect for two people!

      ★★★★★

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      • Erin

        February 14, 2021 at 1:28 pm

        Ah yayyy so happy you love them! we do too x

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    20. Shane

      February 13, 2021 at 6:04 pm

      I was a little hesitant using such a strong flavored oil, but these were awesome! Quick and easy recipe.

      ★★★★★

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      • Erin

        February 14, 2021 at 1:28 pm

        Yay so happy you liked them! I am always amazed at how quickly they come together! Thanks so much for the comment, I appreciate it so much 🙂

        Reply
    21. Keziah

      February 16, 2021 at 8:32 am

      A perfect size when you’re craving some brownies but don’t need a huge batch. Absolutely delicious and easy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Erin

        February 16, 2021 at 8:35 am

        Ahhh so happy you loved! Thank you so much for the lovely review x

        Reply
    22. AG

      February 20, 2021 at 2:02 pm

      I made these with gluten free flour, and they were delicious!

      ★★★★★

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      • Erin

        February 21, 2021 at 11:37 am

        Ahhh perfect! I was amazed at how well it worked with GF flour!

        Reply
    23. Janna

      February 21, 2021 at 1:40 pm

      I am gluten-free and lactose-free so it's always nice to find recipes that I don't have to substitute everything for. I made these with King Arthur’s gluten-free measure-for-measure flour and added a Hu Kitchen gem in the center of each. They were so yummy. Would definitely make these again!

      ★★★★★

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      • Erin

        February 22, 2021 at 9:47 am

        Hi! Yayyyy so happy you loved! I love Hu kitchen chocolate so so much - that sounds SO GOOD

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    24. Sarah

      June 21, 2021 at 9:44 am

      I've had varying success with other small batch brownie recipes but this one comes out great consistently.

      ★★★★★

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    25. Louise

      June 27, 2021 at 9:20 pm

      Mixed it up in a flash while dinner was cooking. Served it hot with ice cream- definitely a quick dessert staple from now on!!

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      • Erin

        June 27, 2021 at 10:20 pm

        Wee yay aren't they so good!

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    26. JG

      July 06, 2021 at 10:54 pm

      These are so good- chewy edges, gooey middle and crackly crust! Definitely my new go-to brownie recipe.

      Thank you for offering the recipe in grams vs cups as well- it’s SO much easier.

      ★★★★★

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    27. Kate

      August 18, 2021 at 1:13 am

      This recipe SAVED me when I was having pregnancy cravings and had little ingredients on hand. I baked them in bite sized muffin cups for 13 minutes and stashed the extras in the freezer cause frozen brownies are everything. The recipe is super easy and the brownies are perfectly chewy.

      ★★★★★

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      • Erin

        August 18, 2021 at 6:23 pm

        Yusssss so happy to hear! It's a fave recipe of mine for sure!

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    28. Raeesa

      August 23, 2021 at 1:40 am

      Chilled my brownie batter in the pan before baking and the texture came out extra fudgy. Perfect recipe, would defs bake again!

      ★★★★★

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      • Erin

        August 24, 2021 at 5:35 pm

        Ooooh yummmm! So happy you love!

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    29. Marissa

      September 03, 2021 at 12:25 am

      This is the best “last egg” recipe! I’m menstrual at the moment so this personal pan sized recipe worked out well for me. I have absolutely no intention to share these with my family. I did put standard chocolate chips on top but I chopped them up a bit so they wouldn’t look like they were trying too hard. These are SO good with the flaky salt!

      ★★★★★

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    30. Aimee

      September 21, 2021 at 5:27 pm

      No joke I have made this recipe over and over again and it is honestly the best brownies ever.

      ★★★★★

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    31. Jolanthe

      October 18, 2021 at 6:26 am

      These brownies are amazing! Easily made gluten free (I used Schär universal gf flour). Being small batch (and no melting any ingredients they’re nearly a one bowl recipe, except for a small bowl for the dry ingredients of course, they’re the most unfussy dessert ) these come together so quick when you’ve forgotten to make dessert and you have guests coming for dinner. Definitely add the chocolate on top and using a tsp of fresh coffee grounds worked out great for a bit of coffee flavour, they’re so good. I’ve made them a couple times already and they’re always perfectly fudgy and delicious. Thanks for creating recipes that are in grams, it’s much appreciated 🤍

      ★★★★★

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      • Erin

        October 19, 2021 at 2:39 pm

        Eee so happy you loved!

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    32. Maya

      October 25, 2021 at 10:00 pm

      These are my favourite brownie recipe, probably ever. I've made them a bunch of times and they've come out great every time! I only have access to a square pan, so I just spread the batter out across the whole base of it and cook it for less time (for around 11 minutes). We ran out of oil and haven't bought more yet lol, but the last few times I've made it I've either just used melted butter, or a combination of melted butter and margarine, or a combination of those two + coconut oil and it always works out 🙂 just bear in mind that butter won't make it DF, obviously! I also add extra chocolate chunks to the batter before cooking, as well as on top 🙂

      Thank you Erin for the amazing recipe!

      ★★★★★

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    33. Anthea

      November 12, 2021 at 11:06 pm

      Kia ora Erin
      I made these and your oatmeal choc chip cookies with my favourite egg replacement (chia seeds) and both worked well :).
      Thanks for your kiwi recipes!

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      • Erin Clarkson

        November 19, 2021 at 9:37 pm

        So happy you loved!

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    34. Claire

      November 26, 2021 at 3:46 am

      So quick to make and ingredients I have as staples

      ★★★★★

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      • Erin Clarkson

        November 29, 2021 at 4:30 pm

        So happy you loved! it's our favourite

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    35. Molly

      December 23, 2021 at 10:42 am

      What makes the brownies rise

      ★★★★★

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      • Erin Clarkson

        December 23, 2021 at 1:02 pm

        Hi! The egg help them to rise 🙂

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    36. Samantha

      December 26, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      Absolutely loved this recipe! Made these small batch brownies on Christmas and they were a HUGE hit. Will absolutely be making again!

      ★★★★★

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    37. Kit

      December 27, 2021 at 9:08 pm

      I've been trying to find a good brownie recipe for YEARS, and this is the one! Will be remaking many more times in the future 🙂 Word of advice: If you don't like overly sweet desserts, I would reduce the sugar a little bit. Also, remember to dissolve the sugar as well as you can for that shiny crust!

      ★★★★★

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    38. Lydia Long

      January 09, 2022 at 12:54 pm

      So yummy. I was craving brownies and have recently discovered I can’t have dairy (amazing how cutting one thing out solves so many problems). I hopped over to this website because I knew my girl would have a great small batch recipe and I was not disappointed!!!

      The best!!!! I love using my scale to measure because I know they’ll be perfect. Also I’m quite proud. My one scoop of flour was exactly 60g 💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️

      ★★★★★

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    39. Gina

      January 10, 2022 at 2:16 am

      Best need-a-sweet-treat speedy dessert, with staple pantry items we always have at home.

      ★★★★★

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    40. Christina D.

      January 13, 2022 at 4:03 pm

      Delicious brownies with a rich chocolate taste and perfect chewy texture! I made these for a friend who is allergic to dairy and she said they were some of the best brownies she's ever had.

      ★★★★★

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      • Erin Clarkson

        January 18, 2022 at 10:46 pm

        Hiiiii! So so happy you loved xx

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    41. Patty Campbell

      February 08, 2022 at 10:30 am

      Hi, could you substitute grape seed oil for the olive oil?

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      • Erin Clarkson

        February 08, 2022 at 8:21 pm

        Yes! Anything neutral tasting is fine

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    42. Angela

      February 13, 2022 at 9:56 am

      This recipe is super easy to make and tastes delicious. However, I have made it twice and each time I have had to cook it for longer than the timings suggest for the stick to come out clean enough. And then after a few minutes out of the oven it sinks spectacularly in the middle. What am I doing wrong?

      ★★★★

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      • Erin Clarkson

        February 14, 2022 at 4:25 pm

        Hi! sounds like you have an issue with your oven temperature? Have you got an oven thermometer in there?

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    43. Emily

      April 13, 2022 at 5:14 pm

      I make these all the time for my DF friends, so easy and so delicious. Just the same as a dairy containing brownie! And the perfect quantity of brownie too 🙂

      ★★★★★

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    44. Taylor

      April 14, 2022 at 9:01 am

      Great texture and the perfect size when it's just two of us at home!

      ★★★★★

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    45. Sian

      April 25, 2022 at 9:20 pm

      These are so delicious! We had been on the hunt for a go to DF brownie recipe and I think this might just be it!

      ★★★★★

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    46. Tas

      April 26, 2022 at 2:23 am

      I tried these last weekend. They were nice but a little bit salty. Overall though is very great with nutella.

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    47. tw

      April 27, 2022 at 10:10 pm

      These brownies are incredible!!
      mine needed much longer in the oven, closer to 40 min, (but of course that very likely is my oven?)
      i used mostly canola oil with a splash of evoo and they turned out perfect.

      ★★★★★

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      • Erin Clarkson

        April 29, 2022 at 6:16 pm

        So happy you loved! Yes that does sound like your oven is running a little cool!

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    48. Jane

      June 27, 2022 at 3:34 am

      Hi,
      Hoping to make these brownies, they sound great! Can I use extra virgin olive oil?
      Many thank, Jane

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      • Erin Clarkson

        June 28, 2022 at 7:20 pm

        Hi! You can but just make sure to use a high quality one you like the taste of alone so that it doesn't overpower the brownies.

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    49. Elyse

      June 27, 2022 at 3:52 am

      Such a quick easy recipe. Great to have a go to dairy free and gluten free option for after dinner munchies or a quick morning tea. Thanks!

      ★★★★

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