The best homemade Mini Chewy Gluten-Free Vegan Fudge Brownie Bites you'll ever have! These top 8 allergy-free brownies are a super chocolaty, fudgy, poppable bite-sized treat whenever you need an easy, kid-friendly dessert (or satisfying sweet snack!) A recipe you can make-ahead, freeze, even pack for lunch as a "Little Bites" copycat!
I think I have unlocked the most perfect, the best, the number one gluten-free brownie bite recipe out there! The perfect chew on the outside, soft on the inside, super chocolaty, mini (bonus cute points), and that means just the right amount to satisfy that sweet chocolate craving! These fudge brownie bites are just like those Entenmann's "Little Bites" Fudge Brownie bites; the ones that come 4 in a pack and were totally in everyone's lunchbox growing up! BUT, these brownies as MUCH healthier and allergy-free!
What's in these healthier gluten-free brownie bites?
We're using all simple ingredients and making these bites gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! Look in your pantry (and fridge) and I bet you have: gluten-free baking flour, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, sweetener, some egg replacement, vanilla, non-dairy milk, and a stick of vegan butter! Much better than this ingredient list you'll find on Little Bites: "Sugar, Eggs, Bleached Wheat Flour, Soybean Oil, Water, Corn Syrup, Chocolate Liquor, Palm Oil, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Fructose, Whey, Salt, Artificial Flavor, Whey Protein Concentrate, Propylene Glycol Esters Of Fatty Acids, Mono And Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Locust Bean Gum, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum."
The first ingredient there is SUGAR! And they proudly claim Little Bites contain no high fructose corn syrup, yet they include corn syrup. That's confounding! Not only are they packed with sugar, fat, and artificial flavors and preservatives, but Little Bites fudge brownies are by no means school-safe and allergy-free! A great on-the-go and packable snack, but they have gluten, wheat, eggs, dairy, soy...I'm not saying they weren't delicious back in the day, but let's get real here! My copycat recipe is just as fudgy, chewy, chocolaty, and even MORE delicious!
What's the secret to gluten-free, vegan, fudgy, chewy, brownie bites?
I think there are three things that made these mini fudge brownies perfect in every way! First, we're using melted chocolate chips in addition to the cocoa powder. Then we're using a combo of granulated sweeter (Erythritol/Swerve) and brown sugar (Erythritol/Swerve). That's what gives them that chew on the outside (brown sugar is essential!) Number three would be that stick of MELT Organic vegan butter! They are that perfect buttery, creamy, dreaminess to any vegan baked good! They act as a 1 to 1 swap for your typical dairy butter and work (and taste) the same way! But my favorite part is that MELT is also totally top 12 (yes, beyond top 8) free, meaning NO SOY! Hallelujah!
That's well and good, but are these brownie bites easy to bake?
Not only do they take just 15 minutes to bake, but you can freeze them, package them up, give them as a gift, etc.! Scenario: you're tasked with providing a school-safe treat for a classroom party; these allergy-free mini brownie bites are perfect! Each batch gives you 24 bites (with some extra batter). You could also place 2-4 brownie bites in plastic bags and give them out to kids as a sweet party favor or just as snack for your own family on-the-go or in lunchboxes! A literal "Little Bites" copycat when you do that!
Two bites and these "bites" are gone! A little addicting, so plan accordingly! I mean, they're sugar-free except for the chocolate chips and MELT is made with their "Perfect Blendβ’ of fruit- and plant-based oils featuring certified organic, non-GMO virgin coconut oil, with half the saturated fat and fewer calories than dairy butter". So you don't need to worry about unhealthy fats or sketchy oils in these brownies! Good thing this recipe makes a large batch! You'll be making some for the kids, but they won't know about the secret stash you'll be hiding to satisfy your sweet-tooth midnight chocolate craving!
Mini Chewy Gluten-Free Vegan Fudge Brownie Bites
Mini Chewy Gluten-Free Vegan Fudge Brownie Bites (Allergy-Free)
The best homemade Mini Chewy Gluten-Free Vegan Fudge Brownie Bites you'll ever have! These top 8 allergy-free brownies are a super chocolaty, chewy, poppable bite-sized treat whenever you need an easy, kid-friendly dessert (or satisfying sweet snack!) A recipe you can make-ahead, freeze, even pack for lunch as a "Little Bites" copycat!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 24 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Gluten-Free Baking Flour
- ΒΎ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Β½ Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (melted)
- Β½ Cup Erythritol (or preferred granulated sweetener)
- ΒΌ Cup Brown-Style Erythritol (or preferred brown sugar)
- 1 Prepared Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacement
- Β½ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Stick MELT Organic Buttery Spread (softened)
- Β½ Cup + 2 TB Unseewetend Non-Dairy Milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375Β°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and sweeteners together.
- In a small bowl, melt the Β½ cup of chocolate chips in the microwave until smooth.
- Add the melted chocolate, prepared egg replacer, vanilla, softened butter, and milk to the large bowl.
- Mix everything together to form a delicious smooth brownie batter.
- Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan and scoop 1 heaping tablespoon of brownie batter into each cup.
- Bake the brownie bites in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove and left cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
Literally, these chewy fudge brownie bites smelled like chocolate euphoria. The fudginess, the chewiness, the pure chocolate decadence! Baking these up may just create a chocolate brownie bite monster(s) in your household! Fair warning...one batch will not be enough! When you do bake them, let me know, because I'll be requesting an invite! That is, as long as you made them with MELT, which you can find right here if you're wondering π
So tell me:
+ What was your favorite "Little Bites" snack? Definitely the brownies, but also the blueberry muffins!
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Sues
Chewy and chocolate-y; my kind of treat!! The only problem is since they're mini, I'd probably just keep eating them π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O but that's what makes it okay to have...many!
Elizabeth Keene
These look delicious. I'm always looking for great new recipes, so I'll have to add this to my list of things to try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! I know you'll enjoy!
Hollybee
I will have to try this recipe out. I have friends that can't eat gluten and family that are vegan. This is perfect! Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'm sure everyone will love this sweet treat!
Ruth
You are a great writer! Plus I love the look of these Brownies. I will be following the recipe! Awesome work! πxxx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Aw, thanks! How sweet!
Shawree Johnson
Something delicious and it is healthier than what I would normally eat?! WIN!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'd say so then!
Tracy Albiero
These look really good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks, enjoy!
Rosie Doal
These look absolutely delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you.
Amber @ Awakened Nutrition
These look delish!! Chocolate is LIFE!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, amen to that!
Leigh Suznovich
Oh my gosh, what a yummy version of the brownie bites I remember from my school lunches! They look so good!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The best treat to have!
Sara
I really like how these look and seem relatively easy to make! Itβs hard to find a good gluten free dessert!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are the easiest thing as long as you have a hand to mix and an oven to bake!
Erin Haugerud
These sound really good!! Yum!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Juliet Ly
Yum! These look so good. I need to add these to my baking list!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you bake some asap!
Juliet ly
Definitely will. The only hard part is not eating all of it. Lol
Helen Little
These are so much healthier than Little Bites! Even if you don't have allergies, these would totally be better for you and your children. They look so delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yup! Brownie bites for EVERYone!
Alyssa | Plantiful Eating
These look way too good!! Chewy brownies are the best!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? It's all about that slight chew and soft inside!
Mistle
These look so yummy!!! Best part is that it's healthy which is awesome!!! I will have to make these soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Let me know if you do! They're super quick and easy!
Megan
Definitely need to bookmark this to fix my cravings in a healthy way!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well, health"ier" π
Al Estvander
These look amazing. I especially want to try those Melt sticks now! I'd have to make at least two batches, since the first one probably wouldn't last long for me π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! I've made multiple batches myself already!
Caitlyn Erhardt
I love that you made these into brownie bites! I have a 1 year old and these would be the perfect size for him to hold!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! These make for such a fun toddler treat!
Lecy | A Simpler Grace
These look really yummy! I've been craving chocolate but have been trying to stay away from it. Maybe I'll try this healthier version!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You may get addicted π
joy abou zeid
This is so cute and looks so good!! Amazing post xx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much!
Andrea
Itβs allergy-free, vegan, and itβs great for me!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Just what I want to hear!
cait
what a wonderful idea to make them into little brownie BITES- esp bc i have a little chocolate monster who'll LOVE to get his hands on this in seconds ha. cant wait to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The best little brownie for little hands!
Indya | The Small Adventurer
I'm a sucker for anything that's mini, or "bite size" - it's just too cute! These sound delicious. I love brownies!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know! Me too! Mini automatically makes things taste even better!
Jenni
Another recipe that's just perfect for my kiddo.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'm so glad! These really are the best way to serve up brownies to kids!