Loaded Vegan Turtle Brownies With Caramel, Chocolate, and Pecans

I baked this Vegan Turtle Brownies for my friend’s dinner party last weekend. The caramel pecans made them loaded, and my uncle loved them.

Decadent Vegan Turtle Brownies with Caramel and Pecans

These brownies feature a fudgy base topped with velvety caramel and a generous sprinkle of pecans. The recipe takes about 50 minutes from start to finish and makes 12 brownies, perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup almond milk or any plant-based milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegan caramel sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Add Pecans and Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chopped pecans and dairy-free chocolate chips.
6. Bake: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
7. Add Caramel: Once the brownies are done, allow them to cool slightly before drizzling the vegan caramel sauce on top. Let it set for a few minutes.
8. Cut and Serve: Slice the brownies into squares, serve warm, and enjoy your delicious loaded vegan turtle brownies!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 brownies
• Calories: 220kcal
• Fat: 9g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 34g

I store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or in the fridge for up to five days. The stay loaded, and I let brownies come to room temperature before serving.