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Stack of rich, Homemade Gluten Free Brownies with a crackly top and gooey melted chocolate, sitting on a wooden board.

Gluten Free Brownies

These rich, fudgy gluten free brownies are so decadent, no one will guess they're gluten-free! With a crackly top, dense interior, and easy-to-find ingredients, they're a crowd-pleaser for any occasion — celiac or not.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best gluten free brownies recipe with cocoa powder, best gluten-free brownies recipe, Gluten Free Brownies, Gluten free brownies near me, Gluten-free brownies almond flour, Healthy gluten free brownies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rest Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 240kcal
Cost: $9

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan (or 9x9 for thinner brownies)
  • Parchment paper (for easy removal and clean-up)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer (hand or stand mixer)
  • Fine mesh sifter (for dry ingredients)
  • Rubber spatula

Ingredients

Chocolate Foundation:

  • ½ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder - sifted
  • 1 cup Dark chocolate chips - or chopped dark chocolate
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter - melted and slightly cooled
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Brown sugar - packed
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract

Gluten-Free Base:

  • ¾ cup Fine almond flour
  • 2 tablespoon Tapioca starch - or arrowroot
  • ½ teaspoon Xanthan gum
  • ¼ teaspoon Fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder

Binding Elements:

  • 3 Large eggs - room temperature
  • 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt - or sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon Espresso powder - optional, enhances chocolate

Optional Add-Ins:

  • ½ cup Extra chocolate chips - for topping
  • ⅓ cup Chopped walnuts - or pecans, optional
  • Sea salt flakes - sprinkle on top, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper. Melt butter and let it cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with both sugars. Beat in eggs one at a time.
    Whisk mixing melted butter, sugars, and yogurt in a bowl for gluten-free brownie batter, with an egg and vanilla nearby.
  • Add vanilla and Greek yogurt. Mix until smooth and glossy.
  • Sift almond flour, cocoa powder, tapioca starch, baking powder, salt, and xanthan gum. Fold into wet mixture. Let rest 10 minutes.
    Glossy gluten-free brownie batter being gently mixed in a metal bowl with a wooden spatula on a marble counter.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth top. Add optional toppings like chocolate chips or nuts.
    Hand spreading glossy brownie batter in a parchment-lined pan, topping with chocolate chips on a wooden table.
  • Bake 25–30 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly underdone. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 60g | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg