Cannabis Vegan Brownies
Rich fudgy brownies made with cannabis coconut oil — 100% plant-based.
This cannabis cannabis vegan brownies recipe uses infused coconut oil as a plant-based fat to create a perfectly baked vegan edible at 350F. Vegan cannabis baking proves you do not need dairy butter to make incredible edibles. Coconut oil is an exceptional THC carrier with even higher saturated fat content than butter, making it ideal for potent plant-based baked goods. Dense, fudgy cannabis vegan brownies use flax eggs and infused coconut oil to deliver a plant-based edible indistinguishable from the original.
- 1 cup cannabis-infused coconut oil
- 1½ cups cane sugar
- 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flax + 6 tbsp water)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Make flax eggs; rest 5 min.
- Whisk cannabis oil, sugar, flax eggs and vanilla.
- Fold in flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder.
- Stir in chips. Pour into greased 8x8 pan.
- Bake 25-30 min. Cool before cutting.
Dosing Tips for Your Cannabis Vegan Brownies
- Cannabis coconut oil is the vegan baker's best friend. Its high saturated fat content extracts THC as effectively as dairy butter.
- Measure infused coconut oil by weight rather than volume for accuracy since coconut oil density changes with temperature.
- Start with 5-10 mg per serving. Vegan baked goods may digest slightly faster due to the absence of dairy proteins.
- Use a flax egg or chia egg to bind without dairy, which does not affect THC distribution.
- Cut the brownie slab into equal squares with a bench scraper and label each piece with its dose for safe sharing.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Substituting cannabis coconut oil 1:1 for butter without adjusting liquid content. Coconut oil has no water content unlike butter which is about 15% water.
- Overmixing vegan batters with coconut oil creates a dense, heavy texture. Mix until just combined.
- Baking at too high a temperature because vegan batters brown differently. Stick to 350F and watch closely.
- Using refined coconut oil and missing out on flavor. Unrefined has a natural sweetness that enhances many vegan bakes.
How to Store Cannabis Vegan Brownies
- Vegan cannabis baked goods often keep slightly longer than dairy ones because coconut oil is shelf-stable. Store airtight for up to a week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months. Vegan baked goods defrost well since there are no dairy proteins to degrade.
- Keep at room temperature unless the recipe contains perishable vegan cream cheese or similar ingredients.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or freeze individually wrapped for 2 months.
Variations & Ideas
- Use cannabis-infused vegan butter sticks for a direct 1:1 swap in any traditional baked goods recipe.
- Add cannabis coconut oil to raw vegan desserts like date balls, no-bake bars, and raw cheesecakes for heat-free infusion.
- Blend cannabis oil with aquafaba for a whipped, light texture in vegan cannabis mousse and meringues.
- Add a swirl of almond butter on top before baking for a nutty, marbled vegan brownie.
Frequently Asked Questions
For extraction purposes, coconut oil wins due to higher saturated fat content. For baking texture, vegan butter sticks perform more like dairy butter with a similar water content and melting point. You can infuse either, but many prefer baking with vegan butter and using coconut oil for other applications.
Avocado oil works in some recipes but it does not solidify at room temperature, which limits its baking applications. It is better as a drizzle or in raw recipes. For baked goods that need a solid fat, stick with cannabis coconut oil or vegan butter.
Dairy can mask cannabis flavor somewhat, so some vegan edibles do have a slightly more noticeable herbal taste. Counter this with strong flavors like chocolate, coffee, spices, or citrus. Well-strained cannabis coconut oil has a relatively mild flavor.
Absolutely. THC binds to fat regardless of its animal or plant origin. Cannabis coconut oil actually has slightly higher extraction efficiency than butter due to its higher saturated fat percentage. Potency depends entirely on your infusion, not whether it is vegan.
Flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water), chia eggs, commercial egg replacer, aquafaba, or mashed banana all work. None of these affect THC content. Choose based on flavor and texture needs. Flax and chia add mild nutty flavors that complement cannabis well.
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