Gluten Free Almond Flour Brownies (Printable)
Rich, fudgy brownies crafted with almond flour for a naturally gluten-free chocolate treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup almond flour (100 g)
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (40 g)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (115 g) or coconut oil for dairy-free
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
07 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar (50 g)
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
10 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, gluten-free (90 g)
11 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional (30 g)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Set oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, then whisk until fully incorporated.
04 - Add dry mixture to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
06 - Bake 23 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
07 - Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift brownies using parchment overhang, slice, and serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste like pure chocolate indulgence, not like something is missing.
- The almond flour adds a natural moisture that keeps them soft for days.
- No weird gluten-free texture, just honest-to-goodness brownies.
02 -
- Don't overbake these, even if the center looks a little soft. They firm up as they cool, and overbaking turns them dry.
- Room temperature eggs are non-negotiable. Cold eggs can cause the butter to seize and create a grainy batter.
03 -
- Chill the brownies before slicing for clean, bakery-style edges.
- Use a hot, dry knife and wipe it between cuts to keep the slices neat.