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    Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free Sweet Treats » Gluten Free Brownie Recipe (The BEST)

    Gluten Free Brownie Recipe (The BEST)

    September 8, 2020 By Chandice | 2 Comments | Updated April 18, 2022

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    This is the BEST gluten free brownie recipe ever! With three layers of decadent, delicious goodness, you can’t go wrong with this recipe. Gluten-free brownies on a cake stand

    Gluten Free Brownie Recipe

    I think any gluten free brownies should be dense, moist and perfectly balanced between fudge and cake. That’s why it is called something different, a brownie. These brownies are just the right balance. They are chewy, gooey and oh so decadent!

    I personally love the added flavor of cool peppermint in the filling and the rich chocolate frosting. It takes the depth of these brownies to an insanely delicious new level!

    What you need to make gluten-free brownies

    • Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour with Xanthan Gum

    I highly recommend using a high quality gluten-free flour with xanthan gum. The two I recommend are Cup4Cup or King Arthur Gluten-Free Flour. Both for fantastic in recipes and are also very cost effective, especially when you use Subscribe and Save.

    • Almond Flour

    Almond flour is a really popular choice right in baked goods because it’s low in carbs while still giving binding power to dishes. It also crisps and browns like wheat flour which is why we use it in this recipe.  

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    It can also be used to bind meatballs and gluten free crab cakes just like breadcrumbs, and makes fabulous gluten-free pancakes. 

    • Cocoa Powder

    According to my friend Karalynne of Just Ingredients, good cocoa powder is full of polyphenols or naturally occurring antioxidants. They are also chocked full of flavanols which is a type of phytonutrients known for lowering blood pressure, improving cholesterol and nitric oxide levels.

    • Real Salt

    Many salts contain anti-caking agents and even dextrose (sugar). Others have been heat processed and stripped of their natural trace minerals. Real Salt® brand sea salt on the other hand, is unrefined and full of natural minerals and flavor – the way salt was meant to be savored.

    • Sugar

    While any sugar will work, I highly recommend an organic sugar that hasn’t been as processed. You can try honey if you prefer as well.

    • Eggs

    Eggs are a wonderful source of protein and good fat. I literally have to have two things in my kitchen at all times, eggs and butter. While farm fresh or organic are the best, any eggs will work great here.

    • Coconut Oil

    Coconut oil gives baked goods an amazing flavor and texture. It s also very nutritious; try replacing oils in other recipes with coconut oil.

    • Powdered Sugar

    • Butter

    • Milk

    • Peppermint Oil or Extract

    • Chocolate Chips

    How to make them

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
    • Using a stand mixer, cream together sugar and coconut oil then mix eggs in one at a time
    • Combine all remaining dry ingredients together except cocoa powder
    • Add to the area, mixture and combine well
    • Add the cocoa powder then mix again and let sit for 5-10 minutes
    • Pour batter into a greased 8×8 baking pan
    • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
    • Combine filling ingredients and mix until smooth and creamy

    Step-by-step photos for making the BEST gluten-free brownie recipe

    • Spread filling mixture over cooled brownies and refrigerate for a few minutes to set while making chocolate topping
    • In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter
    • When completely melted, add mint extract and whisk
    • Let the chocolate cool for 30 minutes until barely warmed then spread over the brownies and filling
    • Chill thoroughly before cutting into squares

    Dairy free brownies

    These are very easy to make dairy-free by simply using Earth Balance butter sticks in place of butter, dairy-free milk and dairy-free chocolate.

    These healthy microwave brownies are also a great option that are dairy free, grain free and paleo. And my friend Erin has classic gluten-free brownies that are awesome!

    How do you store leftovers?

    Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They are best served nice and cold with a tall glass of milk (or dairy-free milk).

    Gluten-free brownies on a small cakes stand with chocolate chips around

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    Gluten-Free Brownie Recipe

    Gluten-free brownies on a stand with bite taken
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    I think any gluten free brownies should be dense, moist and perfectly balanced between fudge and cake. That's why it is called something different, a brownie. These brownies are just the right balance. They are chewy, gooey and oh so decadent! 
    I personally love the added flavor of cool peppermint in the filling and the rich chocolate frosting. It takes the depth of these brownies to an insanely delicious new level! 
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    15 mins
    Total Time: 55 mins
    Course: Sweet Treats
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: brownies, gluten-free, peppermint
    Servings: 12 bars
    Calories: 653kcal

    Ingredients

    • Batter
    • 1/2 C coconut oil
    • 2 C sugar
    • 5 eggs
    • 1 C gluten-free all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 C almond flour
    • 1/2 C cocoa powder
    • 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
    • 1/8 tsp Real Salt
    • Filling
    • 2 C powdered sugar
    • 1/2 C butter, softened
    • 1 tbsp milk
    • 3 drops peppermint oil
    • Topping
    • 2 C chocolate chips
    • 8 tbsp butter
    • 2-3 drops peppermint oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
    • Using a stand mixer, cream together sugar and coconut oil then mix eggs in one at a time
    • Combine all remaining dry ingredients together except cocoa powder
    • Add to the area, mixture and combine well
    • Add the cocoa powder then mix again and let sit for 5-10 minutes
    • Pour batter into a greased 8x8 baking pan
    • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
    • Combine filling ingredients and mix until smooth and creamy
    • Spread filling mixture over cooled brownies and refrigerate for a few minutes to set while making chocolate topping
    • In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter
    • When completely melted, add mint extract and whisk
    • Let the chocolate cool for 30 minutes until barely warmed then spread over the brownies and filling
    • Chill thoroughly before cutting into squares

    Notes

    These are very easy to make dairy-free by simply using Earth Balance butter sticks in place of butter, dairy-free milk and dairy-free chocolate. 
    Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They are best served nice and cold with a tall glass of milk (or dairy-free milk). 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bars | Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 72g | Vitamin A: 636IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg

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    1. Melissa Steiner says

      September 09, 2020 at 4:28 pm

      This recipe looks amazing! Could you delineate which ingredients are for each section – brownies, filling, topping? Thanks for sharing!

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      • Chandice says

        September 16, 2020 at 4:04 am

        Absolutely! I will do that right now. 🙂

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