Homemade Brownie Brittle Recipe (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Today we are making a Gluten-Free, Vegan Homemade Brownie Brittle Recipe! If you’re a fan of crispy, crunchy textures and crave chocolatey goodness, this Homemade Brownie Brittle recipe is going to be a game-changer. It’s the perfect solution for when you’re in the mood for a brownie but want something lighter and crispier—basically all the delicious flavor without the heaviness of a thick brownie. This vegan and gluten-free brownie brittle is a guilt-free treat, made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, chia seeds, and vegan dark chocolate chips, giving you the perfect balance of taste and health.
What’s great about this recipe is its simplicity and accessibility. You can make your own oat flour at home just by grinding oats, and the chia egg works as a perfect vegan binder. Xylitol, a low-glycemic sweetener, makes this treat suitable for those watching their sugar intake without sacrificing the sweetness we all love. With minimal prep and just about 20 minutes in the oven, you’ll have a pan full of crispy, crackly brownie brittle in no time. It’s the kind of snack that’s perfect for when you want a quick chocolate fix.
Whether you’re looking for a crunchy snack to munch on while watching a movie or something unique to bring to a party, this brownie brittle fits the bill. Plus, it’s totally customizable—you can add nuts, extra chocolate chips, or even a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a gourmet twist. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser and a perfect way to indulge in a gluten-free, vegan dessert that’s crispy, chocolatey, and so satisfying.
Why You’ll Love This Homemade Brownie Brittle Recipe
Perfect for Sharing (or Not!): This brownie brittle is not only a crowd-pleaser at parties and gatherings, but it’s also a great way to stock up on snacks for yourself! Its crispy texture and rich flavor make it an ideal treat for sharing, but you might just want to keep it all to yourself. Either way, it’s the kind of indulgence that’s perfect for both communal snacking and solo enjoyment!
Substitutions
Xylitol: This is a sweetener that you can find that health food stores or online, that acts 1:1 like white sugar in most cases. It doesn’t spike your glycemic index as much as white sugar does, though. Golden cane sugar may work instead.
Regular white sugar can also be a swap, but white sugar is usually not vegan (due to bone char being used in the processing, so you’ll need to find vegan-specific white sugar for a fully vegan recipe).
Cacao Powder: This can be interchanged with cocoa powder. Cacao powder is just the unprocessed “raw” form of cocoa powder, which has not been heated to the temperatures that cocoa powder undergoes during processing. This makes it a less processed and healthier version, but you can swap it out for cocoa.
Oat Flour: Make your own oat flour by grinding rolled oats or quick-cooking oats in a spice grinder, until an even powder forms (no oat chunks should be left). You can also buy bags of pre-made oat flour.
Coconut Oil: Use refined coconut oil – this should not smell or taste like coconuts (like virgin or extra-virgin does). Swap in vegan butter (usually vegan butter is salted – so you can omit the salt, taste test it and add salt if desired after the mixture is made).
Chia Meal: This is ground up chia seeds (chia seed powder). Swap in flax meal (ground up flax seeds, aka flax seed powder).
Chocolate Chips: Look for chocolate chips without any dairy ingredients (such as milk or milk powder). Dark chocolate chips contrast the sweetness of the brittle, but you can use semisweet as well.
Homemade Brownie Brittle Recipe Notes
- Enjoy your brownie brittle on its own, or pair it with a scoop of your favorite dairy-free ice cream or yogurt for a delicious dessert. You can also crumble it over smoothies, oatmeal, or yogurt parfaits for added crunch and flavor.
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Homemade Brownie Brittle Recipe (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Equipment
- Oven
- Whisk
- 8×8 Inch Square Baking Tray
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chia meal
- 3 tbsp lukewarm water
- 7 tbsp oat flour // make at home: grind quick-cooking or rolled oats in a spice grinder until it forms a flour
- ¼ cup xylitol
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 11 tsp cacao powder
- pinch pink salt
- 3 tbsp refined coconut oil melted
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp vegan dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, stir together the chia meal and water. Let it sit for 15 minutes to form a chia "egg."
- In another bowl, mix together the oat flour, xylitol, baking powder, cacao powder and pink salt.
- Once the chia egg is done, whisk in the coconut oil and vanilla extract.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and mix the wet ingredients in.
- Line the baking tray with parchment paper. Evenly pour the brownie mixture in, and top it with chocolate chips. It should be a thin batter and cover the entire pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes, turning the tray around halfway through.
- After baking, remove from the oven. Let it cool for a half hour, as the brownie brittle will get that "brittle" texture after it fully cools.
- Once it's fully cooled, crack the brittle using a knife into 4 servings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 days. If you notice it softening, you can pop it back in the oven at 325 degrees F for a few minutes, then let it cool, to restore its crunch.
