Fudgy Gluten-Free Brownies
Servings: 16
Thick, fudgy brownies that also happen to be vegan and gluten-free. (No one will be able to tell!) Loaded with delicious chocolate flavor and a great texture, this Fudgy Gluten-Free Brownie Recipe really hit the spot.
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all purpose flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ tsp sea salt, unrefined plus more for sprinkling, if desired
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1.5 cup semisweet chocolate chips vegan (save 1/2 cup for topping)
- 6 tbsp coconut oil, unrefined
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- 1 flaxseed egg
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease an 8 by 8 inch square pan. (A 9 inch square pan can also be used if needed.)
- Whisk the gluten-free flour and almond meal together. Whisk in sea salt and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Turn off heat and whisk in the cacao powder until smooth. Whisk in the flax egg, coconut sugar, maple syrup and vanilla. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the extra chocolate chips on top and gently press into the batter.
- Bake 14-17 minutes or until center looks slightly 'raw' and edges look dry and set. The top should have a dry appearance and may even crack in places. Remove from oven and sprinkle with a small pinch of sea salt over the top. Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For extra clean squares, chill brownies before cutting.
- 1 large egg can be used in place of the flaxseed and water, if you don't want them to be vegan.
- Store covered at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to one week. Can be frozen in an airtight container for up to several months.
- Feel free to mix in chopped walnuts when adding the chocolate chips right before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 92mg, Potassium: 131mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 8IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 2mg