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    Home » Recipes » Bars Brownies & Slices » Fudgy Chocolate Gluten Free Brownies

    Fudgy Chocolate Gluten Free Brownies

    Published: Jul 15, 2020 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 38 Comments

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    A half eaten piece of chocolate brownie on a white plate.

    The ultimate chocolate gluten free brownies... rich, fudgy and totally delicious! This one-bowl recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prepare & is a chocoholics dream!

    A half eaten piece of chocolate brownie on a white plate.

    You know how much I love my brownies, right?? From my favourite 5 minute brownies to my Baileys brownies, 60 second microwave brownies to jersey caramel brownies and soooo many more... if there's a yummy brownie, I'm there!

    Dark chocolate brownies being sliced on a chopping board

    What You Need

    These simple brownies are made from just a few basic ingredients:

    • dark chocolate - I recommend using a good quality dark cooking chocolate for this recipe.
    • butter - I generally use unsalted butter. If you use salted butter, simply omit the extra pinch of salt from the ingredients list.
    • vanilla extract
    • pinch of salt - omit if using salted butter
    • almond meal - also known as ground almonds. This can be bought from the baking section of any supermarket or grocer.
    • eggs
    • brown sugar - regular light brown sugar or dark brown sugar are both fine to use. Dark brown sugar will result in a more dense and chewy brownie.
    • cocoa powder

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and the full method.

    The ingredients for gluten free chocolate brownies.

    The 2 Must-Have Ingredients

    What makes these fudgy Chocolate Gluten Free Brownies so darn good?

    They're made with dark chocolate (a higher quality chocolate will result in a better brownie) and almond meal.

    The almond meal keeps these brownies amazingly dense and delicious... while still giving them that gorgeous flakey top.

    Moist and dense gluten free brownies

    One Bowl & 2 Step Brownie Recipe

    These gluten free brownies are the easiest things ever to make. All you need is 1 bowl, 10 minutes and your prep is totally done! The hardest part of cooking these brownies is waiting for them to come out of the oven.

    Step 1 - Melt the chocolate and butter

    Chocolate and butter in a bowl.
    Melted butter and chocolate in a bowl.

    Step 2 - Stir through the vanilla extract, salt, almond meal, eggs, brown sugar and cocoa powder and mix together

    Almond meal and eggs on top of melted chocolate in a bowl.
    Chocolate mixture with a spatula in a white bowl.
    Brownie mixture in a square baking tin.

    Storing Brownies

    Once they're cooked and cooled, you can store the brownies in an airtight container for up to 5 days (they sooooo won't last anywhere near that long!).

    Serving Suggestions

    You can serve them these brownies on their own (my favourite way), with a little shake of icing sugar, some fresh berries and cream, or a big scoop of ice-cream. All are totally delicious options!

    Freezing

    These brownies can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

    Chocolate brownies made with one bowl

    Recipe FAQ & Tips

    What's the best type of dark chocolate to use?

    The better the quality chocolate, the better your brownies will be! Use good quality dark cooking chocolate in this recipe.

    Equipment

    You can use either a microwave, Thermomix or stove-top to melt the butter and chocolate.

    What is almond meal?

    Almond meal is the same as ground almonds. You can either buy almond meal from the supermarket or make your own by finely crushing almonds in a Thermomix or food processor.

    Is almond meal the same as almond flour?

    Almond flour has a finer texture than almond meal. Almond meal is made from raw unpeeled almonds, whereas almond flour is made from peeled and blanched almonds. Almond meal is preferable to use in this recipe.

    Baking

    Don't be tempted to over-bake the brownies... a deliciously dense brownie is what we want! The brownie is cooked when the top is flakey and a skewer inserted into the middle comes up with a few dense crumbs/smudges on it.

    A gluten free chocolate brownie being eaten off a fork.

    Most Popular Gluten-Free Recipes

    If you love gluten-free cakes and desserts, here's a few more of my fave recipes:

    • Gluten- Free Flourless Orange and Almond Cake
    • Flourless Lemon Cake
    • Gluten-Free Lemon, Ricotta & Almond Cake
    • 3 Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cake
    • Gluten-Free Almond & Coconut Cake

    A half eaten piece of brownie with a flakey top and a dense filling.

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    The ultimate chocolate gluten free brownies... totally rich & fudgy! This one-bowl wonder takes less than 10 minutes to prepare & is a chocoholics dream!

    Chocolate Gluten Free Brownies

    The ultimate chocolate gluten free brownies... rich, fudgy and totally delicious! This one-bowl recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prepare & is a chocoholics dream!
    5 from 34 votes
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    Course: Brownies
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 slices
    Calories: 217kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 125 g dark chocolate see notes
    • 125 g butter unsalted
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • pinch of salt
    • 110 g almond meal see notes
    • 3 eggs
    • 250 g (1 ½ cups) brown sugar
    • 30 g (¼ cup) cocoa powder
    Metric - US Customary
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    Instructions

    Conventional Method

    • Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease and line a 20cm square baking tin with baking paper and set aside. 
    • Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl on 50% power, 3-4 minutes (stirring every 30 seconds) or until melted. 
    • Add the vanilla extract, salt, almond meal, eggs, brown sugar and cocoa powder and mix together until well combined. 
    • Pour into the prepared baking tin and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a crust has formed on the top and the brownie feels slightly firm (do not overcook). 
    • Allow to cool completely in the tin before turning out and cutting into slices. 
    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days (or freeze for up to 3 months). 

    Thermomix Method

    • Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease and line a 20cm square baking tin with baking paper and set aside. 
    • Melt the dark chocolate and butter in the Thermomix for 3 minutes, Speed 2, 80 degrees. 
    • Add the vanilla extract, salt, almond meal, eggs, brown sugar and cocoa powder and mix together on Speed 5, 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat for a further 10 seconds. 
    • Pour into the prepared baking tin and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a crust has formed on the top and the brownie feels slightly firm (do not overcook). 
    • Allow to cool completely in the tin before turning out and cutting into slices. 
    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days (or freeze for up to 3 months). 

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    Type of chocolate - The better the quality chocolate, the better your brownies will be! Use good quality dark cooking chocolate in this recipe.
    Equipment - You can use either a microwave, Thermomix or stove-top to melt the butter and chocolate.
    Almond meal - is the same as ground almonds. You can either buy almond meal from the supermarket or make your own by finely crushing almonds in a Thermomix or food processor.
    Almond meal vs almond flour - Almond flour has a finer texture than almond meal. Almond meal is made from raw unpeeled almonds, whereas almond flour is made from peeled and blanched almonds. Almond meal is preferable to use in this recipe.
    Baking - Don’t be tempted to over-bake the brownies… a deliciously dense brownie is what we want! The brownie is cooked when the top is flakey and a skewer inserted into the middle comes up with a few dense crumbs/smudges on it.
    Storing - Once the brownies have cooked and cooled, you can store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
    Freezing - These brownies can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Ann-Marie

      July 13, 2023 at 8:40 am

      5 stars
      The best very fudgy and delicious

      Reply
      • Lucy

        July 14, 2023 at 7:29 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Anna Le Merle

      June 20, 2023 at 9:02 pm

      5 stars
      My non gluten free family love this. It is so good. I make it as I am coeliac and this fits the dessert needs very well. I make the Thermomix version. Thanks for publishing. Your recipes are lovely.

      Reply
      • Lucy

        June 26, 2023 at 5:31 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
      • Leona K

        July 29, 2023 at 11:41 am

        5 stars
        Love this recipe! It’s my go-to brownie recipe. Thanks Lucy!

        Reply
        • Lucy

          July 31, 2023 at 8:58 am

          I'm so glad you like it!

          Reply
    3. Kaylah Jackson

      February 11, 2023 at 8:38 am

      I love making this recipe because it is easy and Gluten Free

      Reply
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