Fudgy Gluten-Free Brownies
These fudgy gluten-free brownies are a quick and easy 5-ingredient treat with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich chocolate flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 9 to 12 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (about 96 grams)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (35 grams), Dutch-processed recommended
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar (150 grams), can substitute half with coconut sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature (or flax eggs for vegan: 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water per egg)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 grams), melted (use dairy-free butter if needed)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting edges hang over sides for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, and sugar until fully blended.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs with melted butter and vanilla extract (if using) until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly with spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, starting to check at 20 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Remove from oven and cool completely in pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Use parchment paper edges to lift brownies out of pan and cut into 9 or 12 squares.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to avoid gummy texture. Use room temperature eggs for better blending. Start checking brownies at 20 minutes to prevent overbaking. Let brownies cool completely before slicing to maintain texture. Baking on the lower oven rack can create extra fudgy edges. Resting brownies overnight improves flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (if cut in
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
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