Vegan Chocolate Covered Pretzel Brownies are the perfect mouthwatering salty & sweet combo. These brownies are plant-based and can easily be made gluten-free.
Chocolate Covered Pretzels + Brownies = a match made in heaven.
Seriously, that sweet & salty plus fudgy & crunchy situation is absolutely divine. It's everything you want in a brownie.
And these brownies are completely vegan! They are made from whole food plant-based ingredients, so you're not only getting a delicious bite, you're also getting fiber and nutrients! My favorite kind of dessert!
Let's make 'em!
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Why I love these Chocolate Covered Pretzel Brownies
- Dietary needs - this recipe is plant-based, oil-free, and sugar-free. It can also easily be made gluten-free
- Perfect easy dessert - these brownies are pretty simple. Whip them up anytime for a tasty and stunning crowd pleaser
- Sweet & salty - who doesn't love that sweet and salty combination. The chocolate and the pretzels are such a tasty pair!
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Almond Butter: or another neutral-tasting nut butter like mixed nut butter
- Sweet Potato: sweet potato is a super great brownie ingredient. You can't taste it at all but it adds some structure and a bit of extra moisture to the bars. You'll need to steam and mash your sweet potato for this recipe - I've listed instructions below. Be sure to remove the skin of the potato before you add it to the recipe - but save the skins! They have tons of fiber and are so good for you!!
- Date Sugar: Date sugar is a great plant-based sweetener. It's made with just one whole food ingredient: dried dates. If you don't have date sugar you could use another granulated sweetener like coconut sugar
- Cocoa Powder: look for cocoa powder that is unsweetened to avoid added sugars
- Almond Flour & Buckwheat Flour: I highly recommend using the almond flour in this recipe - it is essential for a proper fudgy but not gluey texture. If you don't have buckwheat flour, you can use more almond flour or you can sub oat flour.
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Vegan Chocolate: you'll want some chocolate chips for inside the brownies, plus more chips or a bar for the chocolate coating on top. My favorite vegan chocolate brand is Enjoy Life - it is certified GF and allergen-free. I also use 100% unsweetened chocolate which you can find in the baking aisle.
- Pretzels: pretzels are naturally vegan. If you are gluten-free, look for a variety of GF pretzels - double check to ensure they are also vegan.
How to make Vegan Chocolate Covered Pretzel Brownies
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom and at least two of the sides of an 8x8 brownie pan with parchment paper.
I always line my pans with parchment paper to avoid sticking, and so you can easily remove the brownies from the pan.
Step 2. In a medium bowl mix the mashed sweet potato, almond butter, and date sugar.
Step 3. Add the dry ingredients: cocoa powder, almond flour, buckwheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4. Stir in the chocolate chips and crushed pretzels.
Step 5. Press into the prepared pan. The mixture will be thick and not pourable - you'll need to use your hands or the back of a measuring cup to press the mixture into the pan.
Step 6. Bake for 20 minutes then let cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
Step 7. Melt the chocolate for the topping. Then arrange a layer of pretzels on top of the brownies. Your pretzels should lie pretty flat on the top of the brownies, but it's okay if some of them overlap. Pour the chocolate over the pretzels.
Step 8. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. Then slice using a serrated knife. Enjoy!
FAQ & Expert Tips
Step 1. Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil.
Step 2. Poke a few holes in the sweet potato using a fork. Alternatively, chop the sweet potato into cubes. (If you cut the potato into cubes before steaming, make sure you peel it first.)
Step 3. Put the sweet potato in a steamer basket, colander, or other gadget with holes. Place the basket on top of the boiling water without letting it touch the water. Cover.
Step 4. Let the sweet potato cook for 15-30 minutes, until it is fork tender. The exact cook time will depend on the size of the potato or how small you've cut it.
Step 5. When the sweet potato is tender, remove it from the heat and let cool. Remove the skins before mashing it for this recipe.
The pretzels on top of these brownies will get soft if they are stored in a covered dish or in the fridge. I recommend using a paper bag to store the brownies.
If you plan to eat the brownies over the span of more than 5 days, transfer them to the fridge to store. Your pretzels might get soft, but you will preserve the softness of the brownies and prevent mold.
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for these brownies. Thank you for giving us chocolate. We love delicious foods and praise you for your abundance. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Chocolate Covered Pretzel Brownies
Ingredients
- ⅔ Cup Almond Butter
- 150 Grams Steamed Sweet Potato skins removed, mashed
- ¾ Cup Date Sugar
- ½ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- ¼ Cup Almond Flour
- ¼ Cup Buckwheat Flour
- ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ⅓ Cup Vegan Chocolate Chips
- ⅓ Cup Chopped Pretzels
Pretzel Coating
- 1 Cup Pretzels
- 4 Ounces Vegan Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom and at least two of the sides of an 8x8 brownie pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl mix the mashed sweet potato, almond butter, and date sugar.
- Add the dry ingredients: cocoa powder, almond flour, buckwheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and pretzels.
- Press into the prepared pan. The mixture will be thick and not pourable - you'll need to use your hands or the back of a measuring cup to press the mixture into the pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes then let cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate for the topping. Then arrange a layer of pretzels on top of the brownies and pour the chocolate over the pretzels.
- Place in the freezer for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. Then slice using a serrated knife. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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