Leveled up Boxed Brownies
I am all about easy recipes and leveling up classic recipes and this one hits both! Just because brownies are a classic and just because brownies can come in a box doesn’t mean that it has to be a boring recipe!
Where do I find a vegan boxed brownie mix?
Oh I am so glad you asked! Many boxed brownies are already vegan! Head to your local supermarket and start reading the ingredient list. Make sure it doesn’t contain eggs, milk, honey, and has a cholesterol listed at 0. Better yet, check to see if it has that “v” or an official vegan stamp.
How is chocolate vegan?
Believe it or not, chocolate never used to have milk added to it. Up until the late 1800s, everyone was eating regular dark chocolate. Because not everyone appreciates the dark, rich, bitter taste that chocolate has, milk started being added to give it a creamier texture and calmer taste. Just wanted to give you the history lesson because lots of chocolate is vegan, and not all vegan chocolate will have a label because in it’s purest form, chocolate *is* vegan. Just like white rice and apples aren’t labeled as vegan.
Leveled up Boxed Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 box of vegan brownie mix
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (i.e. peanuts, walnuts, pecans, etc.)
- chocolate chips (measure with your heart)
- a few crushed pretzels for topping
Instructions
- Prepare your brownie mix according to directions.
- Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Sprinkle crushed pretzels on top.
- Cook brownies according to package directions. Voila! Enjoy!