Description
Rich and fudgy Paleo brownies made with wholesome, natural ingredients. These grain-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free brownies deliver a moist, dense texture packed with deep cocoa flavor. Perfect for those following a Paleo lifestyle or anyone seeking a healthier chocolate dessert option that is easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Coconut flour: 1/3 cup
- Almond butter: 1 cup
- Raw cacao powder: 1/2 cup
- Maple syrup: 1/2 cup
- Eggs: 3 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
- Sea salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to ensure your brownies release easily after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut flour, raw cacao powder, baking soda, and sea salt. This dry mix forms the base flavor and structure.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, blend almond butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. This will create a luscious, moist batter that’s critical for the fudgy texture.
- Bring It All Together: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture gradually, stirring just until combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the brownies tender and not cakey.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, checking with a toothpick—you want a few moist crumbs to cling for that perfect fudgy center.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing; this step helps solidify their fudgy texture and flavors.
Notes
- Measure coconut flour carefully as it absorbs moisture differently to maintain perfect texture.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and neat edges.
- Use fresh, ripe eggs for better binding and moisture retention.
- Watch baking time closely and slightly underbake for supreme fudginess; the brownies will firm up as they cool.
- Adjust maple syrup based on your sweetness preference without affecting texture significantly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (assuming 9 servings)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg