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Paleo Brownies

These Paleo Brownies are rich, chocolatey, fudgy and so easy to make in one bowl. Made with wholesome and simple pantry ingredients without any  flour, butter, oil or refined sugar. The perfect healthy brownie recipe when you're craving a decadent treat.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free, dairy free brownies, easy gluten free breakfast recipe, fudgy brownies, gluten free, gluten free desserts, healthy brownies, paleo
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 16 squares
Calories 175 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup chopped dark chocolate, OR dairy-free chocolate chips divided
  • 1/3 cup drippy unsalted almond butter , can also sub with any other nut OR seed butter you have
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil , melted
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar (can also sub with golden monk fruit sweetener OR even brown sugar)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup (can also sub with Lakanto sugar-free maple syrup)
  • 2 large eggs , room temperature (sub with 3 Tablespoons ground flaxseeds + 8 Tablespoons water for vegan brownies)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/3 cup cacao powder OR unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

OPTIONAL TOPPING:

  • melted chocolate glaze
  • flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang (for easier removal). Set aside.

  2. In a large heat-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup of the chocolate, almond butter and coconut oil over a double-boiler or in the microwave in 20 second increments, stirring well until chocolate is just melted and smooth (stir well in between - do not overheat).

  3. Remove from heat then whisk in coconut sugar, maple syrup and vanilla. Add eggs and whisk until incorporated. Stir in cocoa powder followed by the almond flour until just combined. Fold in remaining chocolate. The batter will be thick.

  4. Spread batter into prepared pan and smooth with an offset spatula.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 28-32 minutes - underbake for fudgier brownies. Allow to completely cool before slicing into even squares.

Nutrition Facts
Paleo Brownies
Amount Per Serving (1 brownie)
Calories 175 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 4g8%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.