Soft, fudge-y brownies that are grain-free and gluten-free! Made with almond flour and just a few other ingredients. Take them to the next level with a delicious salted cashew butter frosting OR (dairy-free!) strawberry buttercream frosting. Keep scrolling to find out how to make them.
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Bold claim? Maybe. But I’m standing behind the statement that these really are the BEST Grain-Free Brownies, and I think you will agree.
They’re soft, fudgy, and super chocolate-y. They’re also easy to make, and an easy cleanup with just one bowl needed. What more could you want in a brownie?
Here’s how to make them.
The Best Grain-Free Brownies
Fudgy, decadent brownies that are grain-free and gluten-free!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8–12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup sugar *
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tbsp butter OR coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk of choice
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- more chocolate chips for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper
- In a large bowl combine almond flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt
- Then mix in the egg, butter, milk and vanilla. Lastly mix in the chocolate chips
- Spread into baking pan, add another sprinkle of chocolate chips, and bake for 25-27 minutes. Let cool for at least 20 minutes ** before cutting into squares
Notes
* for a lower sugar version, use 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp monk fruit sweetener
** allow to cool closer to an hour if topping with frosting
See below for 2 delicious frosting options!
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Some notes on this recipe:
- Almond flour is the key ingredient in these brownies, and I recommend using a super fine blanched version (not almond meal). My favorite brand is Bob’s Red Mill super fine almond flour
- To make Paleo-friendly, use coconut sugar, coconut oil (instead of butter), and your favorite dairy-free chocolate chips like Hu Gems ~ code GRACIE gets you free shipping
- I would not recommend using coconut flour – it’s a very different consistency than almond flour, so it would require different ingredients/measurements
- I have not tried with this recipe yet, but if you wanted to make vegan you could try using 2 flax “eggs” (let me know if you do!)
Update: these are particularly delicious with the addition of Reese’s Pieces for some added peanut butter goodness. Add 1/3 cup crushed Reese’s Pieces (in place of or addition to the chocolate chips), and more for topping.
How to make Cashew Butter Frosting
Another way to take these brownies next level is by adding an easy (salted) Cashew Butter Frosting.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons creamy cashew butter (or any other nut butter!)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- flaky sea salt
Directions:
Using a hand mixer beat together butter and cashew butter, then powdered sugar, then vanilla and milk. Continue until smooth consistency and spread on cooled brownies, and top with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
How to make (Dairy-Free) Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) plant butter*, softened to room temperature
- 1/3 cup freeze dried strawberry powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
*or can use regular butter if not dairy-free
Directions:
Using a hand mixer beat the butter until creamy, then beat in the freeze dried strawberry powder. Lastly add the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until frosting reaches a thick but smooth consistency.
I can’t wait for you to try these! As always, if you make these grain-free brownies or any of my other recipes let me know, so I can see how they turned out. Be sure to leave a review, and also tag me on Instagram @Hungry.Blonde 🙂 xoxo GG
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Okay, made them with the flax egg because was in desperate need of a treat and was out of eggs lol. Also, full transparency, did 1/3 white sugar and 2/3 coconut sugar (and overall was a little shy of a full cup anyway). They baked up FLAWLESSLY, though I did cook them 35 minutes– last 10 minutes on the bottom rack of the oven. Top crisped great, but underside was a bit underdone likely because of the flax egg. Baked in an 8×8 Pyrex. These brownies are crack. I don’t think any of the recommended subs could mess these up. Will try fully vegan next time just because I like the taste of coconut oil in brownies!
THESE ARE ABSOLUTELY INSANE!!!!!!!!! I literally ate 1/4 of them within 30 minutes. I cannot stop. These are gonna be my go-to brownie recipe!!!
Hi! I love this recipe and am excited to try, but for this one (and others), do you typically have macro counts available? I’d love to know! Thanks so much