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Healthier Almond Flour Brownies

These Healthier Almond Flour Brownies are chewy on the outside and fudgy on the inside. They are made with almond flour, cacao powder and coconut sugar. Naturally gluten and grain-free!
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Course: Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine: American, Gluten-free
Keyword: almond flour brownie mix, almond flour brownies healthy, brown sugar brownies, brownie integral, brownie low carb, brownie saudavel, easy almond flour brownies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 352kcal
Author: Carol Pecora

Equipment

Ingredients 
 

  • 4 oz dark chocolate 1 small 60% chocolate bar
  • 1/4 cup butter or coconut oil
  • 3 eggs medium
  • 1 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup cacao powder 100% cacao
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt optional
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 356F (180C) and prepare a brownie 8x8 inch (20x20cm) baking pan (see recipe card notes).
  • Add the chopped chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 20s increments and mix until completely melted.
  • Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, whisk the eggs with the butter until fluffy and doubles in volume (about 5 minutes).
  • Combine the egg mixture with the melted chocolate whisking on low until fully incorporated.
  • Using a silicone spatula, fold the vanilla, cacao, salt, and almond flour into the chocolate mixture.
  • Stir in chocolate chips (if using) and pour the brownie mix into the prepared 8x8 brownie pan.
  • Bake for 22 minutes, or until toothpick comes out with some chocolate crumbs (do not overbake or the brownies will be dry and crumbly, as opposed to fudgy.
  • Let it cool, slice and serve.

Notes

  • Prepare the brownie pan by greasing it and adding parchment paper for the best results. This way, the parchment paper will “stick” in place.
  • The brownie batter is slightly thicker than traditional brownies.
  • Let the brownies completely cool before removing from pan. This is an important step, as the warm brownies may not hold their shape.
  • If you like cake-like brownies, add ½ tsp baking powder to the brownie batter. If you like gooey brownies, bake for less time 20 minutes, they will continue to firm up as it cools.
  • The brownies will puff up as they get ready in the oven but will “deflate” as they cool.
  • Properly measure the flour by using a spoon to transfer to the measuring cup. Scooping the flour directly from the bag will result in more flour than needed.
  • These brownies have the perfect sweetness for dark chocolate lovers. If you have more of a sweet taste, you may add milk chocolate chips to the batter instead.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Healthier Almond Flour Brownies
Amount per Serving
Calories
352
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
77
mg
26
%
Sodium
 
156
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
215
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
33
g
11
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
20
g
22
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
273
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
0.04
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
77
mg
8
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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