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Irresistible Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies (Vegan + GF)

November 30, 2016 By Carrots and Flowers

IRRESISTIBLE Vegan Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies that are actually HEALTHY! Flourless, gluten-free, and packed with protein | They make the perfect quick holiday dessert recipe!

I have a secret. These vegan red velvet cheesecake brownies are healthy. Not just “not that bad for you” but actually healthy,Ā especially for a dessert.

I know what you’re thinking, there’s no way a red velvet cheesecake brownie could be good for you. But these actually (kinda) are!

IRRESISTIBLE Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies that are actually HEALTHY! Vegan, gluten-free, and packed with protein | They make the perfect quick holiday dessert recipe!

Not only are these beauties fully vegan and gluten-free, they’re packed with protein and mostly naturally sweetened. Plus they are made with beetroot powder for the deep red color, so that makes them practically a salad.

What I’m trying to say is that I ate nearly the whole damn pan!

IRRESISTIBLE Vegan Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies that are actually HEALTHY! Flourless, gluten-free, and packed with protein | They make the perfect quick holiday dessert recipe! IRRESISTIBLE Vegan Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies that are actually HEALTHY! Flourless, gluten-free, and packed with protein | They make the perfect quick holiday dessert recipe! IRRESISTIBLE Vegan Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies that are actually HEALTHY! Flourless, gluten-free, and packed with protein | They make the perfect quick holiday dessert recipe!

While I definitely do not recommend eating the entire pan of these, a square or two (or 5!) of these vegan red velvet cheesecake brownies will not set you back on your health and fitness goals.

Now that’s a holiday dessert you can feel good about! The best part? These babies taste absolutely sinful but don’t give you that awful sugary gross feeling from eating too many sweets.

IRRESISTIBLE Vegan Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies that are actually HEALTHY! Flourless, gluten-free, and packed with protein | They make the perfect quick holiday dessert recipe! IRRESISTIBLE Vegan Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies that are actually HEALTHY! Flourless, gluten-free, and packed with protein | They make the perfect quick holiday dessert recipe! IRRESISTIBLE Vegan Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies that are actually HEALTHY! Flourless, gluten-free, and packed with protein | They make the perfect quick holiday dessert recipe!

I must warn you, these vegan red velvet cheesecake brownies are super addictive. As I type this, I’m trying to resist eating the last of the pan in the fridge. I promised I would save some for my husband to take to work. We love to share our yummy food with people so they know firsthand how delicious vegan food can be!

IRRESISTIBLE Vegan Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies that are actually HEALTHY! Flourless, gluten-free, and packed with protein | They make the perfect quick holiday dessert recipe! IRRESISTIBLE Vegan Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies that are actually HEALTHY! Flourless, gluten-free, and packed with protein | They make the perfect quick holiday dessert recipe! IRRESISTIBLE Vegan Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies that are actually HEALTHY! Flourless, gluten-free, and packed with protein | They make the perfect quick holiday dessert recipe!

If you try this recipe, please leave us a comment and tell us how you liked it! And snap a pic of these beauties and tag it with #carrotsandflowers on Instagram so we can admire your lovely red swirls!

IRRESISTIBLE Vegan Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies that are actually HEALTHY! Flourless, gluten-free, and packed with protein | They make the perfect quick holiday dessert recipe!
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Vegan Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

IRRESISTIBLE Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies that are actually good for you! Vegan, gluten-free, and full of protein. You won't be able to eat just one! 

Course Dessert
Cuisine Gluten-free, Vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 16 brownies
Author Carrots and Flowers

Ingredients

Red Velvet Layer

  • Cooking Spray
  • 2 15oz cans chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cashew butter
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup beetroot powder or 2 tbsp natural red food dye
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 2/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts optional
  • 8 ounces vegancream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 sugar
  • 1/2 cup soaked cashews

Instructions

  1. Soak the cashews for two hours or overnight, or boil for 10 minutes to soften, then drain. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x13 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a food processor, add all red velvet ingredients except for the macadamia nuts and process until batter is smooth. Stir in the nuts and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, saving 1/4 cup of the batter for the top.
  3. Rinse your food processor, then add the cream cheese, sugar, and cashews to it. Process until smooth. Gently spread the cream cheese layer on top of the red velvet batter in the pan. Dollop the remaining brownie
  4. Add 2 tbsp maple syrup to the reserved red velvet batter to thin it out, then dollop the remainingĀ batter over the cream cheese layer. Using a skewer or the tip of a knife, drag the tip through the cream cheese mixture to create a swirl pattern. Bake the brownies for 30 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before cutting.

Recipe Notes

*Brownies will keep in a closed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

*The beetroot powder smells kind of strong in the batter. When they bake, you will not be able to taste or smell it!

*Macadamia nuts may be swapped for walnuts or pecans, or omitted entirely.

If you enjoyed these vegan red velvet cheesecake brownies, be sure to check out our 3 Layer Vegan Red Velvet Cake with Macadamia Cookies or our Raw Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake!

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  1. Shay Stockdill says

    February 20, 2017 at 7:22 pm

    1/4 cup sugar plus 1 cup agave/maple syrup is more sugar than I prefer. Just want to make sure that’s correct — or if there’s any suggestions for lessening ??

    Reply
  2. Zelda says

    October 31, 2017 at 9:57 am

    hi – is this baking powder or baking soda? just need to check before I end up with a biscuit!

    Reply
  3. Emilia says

    September 7, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    5 stars
    Just made them! And I am so in love. Recipes like this are the reason more and more people will understand that being vegan is not pitiable, not at all. šŸ™‚ thank you!

    Reply
  4. Sophs says

    April 8, 2020 at 6:35 pm

    I tried this recipe yesterday after spending a fair bit on the ingredients, followed all the steps to the T, as a professional baker, but for some reason it just came out really not nice! Wonder where I went wrong šŸ™ Unfortunately I can’t really justify spending the same again. Shame as they look lovely

    Reply
    • Carrots and Flowers says

      April 8, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      That’s a shame, sorry to hear the recipe didn’t work for you! I’ve only had positive feedback so far so I’m not sure what might have happened. Not everyone is a fan of chickpea based desserts, so that could be a reason?

      Reply
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