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Paleo Almond Flour Brownies

Dense, fudgy brownies made with almond flour, cocoa, coconut sugar, and coconut oil - completely grain-free and dairy-free with a rich chocolate flavor.

37 minEasyServes 9210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/3 cup virgin coconut oil, melted, cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips (70%+ cacao)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with a little virgin coconut oil and line with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup melted, cooled virgin coconut oil, 2/3 cup coconut sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 tsp pure vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 4

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a thick batter forms. Fold in most of the 1/2 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips (70%+ cacao), reserving a few for the top.

  5. 5

    Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and scatter the reserved dairy-free dark chocolate chips (70%+ cacao) over the top.

  6. 6

    Bake for 20-22 minutes until the edges are set and the center still looks slightly underdone - it will firm up as it cools.

  7. 7

    Cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before cutting into 9 squares. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Questions

How long does Paleo Almond Flour Brownies take?

As written, 37 minutes: 15 of prep and 22 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 6, 22 minutes.

What oven temperature does Paleo Almond Flour Brownies need?

For Paleo Almond Flour Brownies, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 22 minutes, in step 6.

What should Paleo Almond Flour Brownies look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until a thick batter forms. Step 6: cook until the edges are set and the center still looks slightly underdone - it will firm up as it cools.

What can I use instead of almond flour in Paleo Almond Flour Brownies?

The entry for Paleo Almond Flour Brownies calls for 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour. In its place: Finely ground sunflower seeds work at the same weight for a nut-free version. Wheat flour is not a direct swap, because it absorbs far more liquid.

Is Paleo Almond Flour Brownies gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Paleo Almond Flour Brownies is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the chocolate chips.

Does Paleo Almond Flour Brownies contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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