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brownie squares on a parchment paper on a cutting board.
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5 from 2 votes

Almond Flour Brownies

Rich and delicious brownies made with almond flour and pantry staples. Easy to make and so satisfying.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time23 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 16 squares
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter softened at room temp
  • 1 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line an 8"× 8" square pan with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the 1 1/4 cups almond flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
    almond flour, cocoa powder, and corn starch added to a bowl.
  • In a second bowl, whisk the 3/4 cup butter, 1 cup honey, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 3 large eggs until creamy.
    wet batter is added to a bowl and whisked, to make brownies.
  • Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and stir with a spatula until combined. Do not mix with an electric mixer! Fold in the 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips.
    batter mixed with cocoa powder to make chocolate brownie batter.
  • Transfer the batter to your prepared pan and bake for 20-23 minutes. The center might be a little bit soft when taking it out of the oven, but it will continue to set when cooling down.
    chocolate chunks are added to the brownie batter in a white bowl.
  • Allow the brownie to cool completely in the pan before slicing.
    hand holding a single brownie over the brownie squares.
  • They will be gooey, but if you prefer them firmer, you may refrigerate for 3-4 hours before slicing.

Notes

  • You may use any other flour like oat flour.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing. 
  • You can leave them covered on the kitchen counter for up to 24 hours. Then store in a container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
  • You may use coconut oil in place of butter. The texture will change slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 311IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg