Christmas Mince Pie Chocolate Brownies (Vegan & Egg Free)

4.50 from 2 votes

Deliciously fudgey brownies made festive with vegan mincemeat and spices! A great way to use up leftover fruit mince and perfect for sharing!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Vegan

Servings: pieces

Calories: 264kcal

Author: Louise-Claire Cayzer

Preheat oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4/350°F and line a brownie tin (approx 24cm x 24cm).
In a large bowl, mix the water into the milled flaxseed. (This creates the vegan 'egg')
30 g milled linseed/flaxseed, 180 ml water
In a large bowl add the sugar, plant milk, oil and vanilla. Whisk until the sugar dissolves then add in the flax seed 'egg'
150 ml unsweetened soy milk or oat milk, 120 ml sunflower or other unflavoured oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 250 grams brown sugar
Into that bowl, add flour, spices, brown sugar, cocoa, baking powder & salt. Stir well so there are no clumps or lumps of flour
240 grams plain (all purpose) flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 50 grams unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon mixed spice, 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Add the choc chips and vegan fruit mincemeat and fold through the batter.
100 grams dark vegan chocolate chips, 150 grams fruit mincemeat
Pour the brownie batter into the lined brownie tin.
Put into the oven for around half an hour. Check after 25 minutes.
(Make sure you don't overbake, or the brownie may not be as fudgy and squidgy).
Allow to cool in the tin for the best fudgy brownie outcome.
Cut into pieces and share.

TIPS for making these vegan pumpkin brownies super delicious!

When the brownies are ready, leave them to cool in the tin for half an hour. This ensures they have that lovely fudgy texture!
Don't overbake the brownies or they will be cakey and not brownie-like. Check on them at around the 25-minute mark to be sure.

STORAGE:

This recipe stores well for at least a week. Just store in an airtight container.

Alternatively can be frozen for up to three months.

🎄Substitutions & Variations

Use ny of these substitutions or additions for the perfect Christmas Brownies.

Gluten Free- choose your favourite gluten-free flour.
Individual Brownies: Use a 12-hole muffin tin and portion out single brownies instead of one large one.
Milk Chocolate- If you want a less intense chocolate experience, try using vegan milk chocolate buttons or chop up a block to use instead.
Fudgy Ganache Topping: Take these brownies to the next level combining melted chocolate with coconut cream and using to ice them.