Description
These gluten-free fudgy brownies are rich, dense, and offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for dessert or a midday treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup (or honey), eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until well mixed, then fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For a nut-free version, try a gluten-free oat flour blend. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Protein: 5.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg