Description
If you are looking for fudgy, chewy, and ridiculously chocolate-y Paleo Brownies, then this is the recipe for you! These healthy gluten-free brownies are made with almond flour, they’re grain-free, optionally dairy-free, and simple to make. Perfect as an indulgent yet healthier dessert option.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup grass-fed butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons creamy almond butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Dry Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups (144 grams) almond flour
- 1/4 cup (24 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Dash of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9″ baking dish and line it with a parchment paper sling for easy removal later.
- Melt wet ingredients: In a double boiler, melt together the butter (or coconut oil), chocolate chips, and almond butter. Let the mixture cool slightly before using.
- Whisk the sugar mixture: In a large bowl, combine the coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until smooth. Slowly add the slightly cooled butter mixture and continue to whisk until well incorporated.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Add the espresso powder (optional), almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt to the wet ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, mix everything together until completely combined. The batter will be thick.
- Prepare the batter and bake: Place the batter into the prepared baking dish. Use your hands or spatula to press the batter down evenly across the pan. Bake on the middle rack for 17-19 minutes, or until the top is dry to the touch but the middle is slightly soft when gently pressed.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Enjoy your decadent paleo brownies!
Notes
- The batter for these paleo brownies is very thick! You might question whether you made a mistake, but keep going. You may need to gently press the batter down into the pan—it will puff up in the oven as it bakes.
- You can cut this recipe into 9 large servings or up to 12 smaller servings.
- If you are following a strict paleo diet and avoiding dairy, opt for coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- This recipe was originally published in 2013 and updated in 2019 for an improved version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
