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Amazing Healthy Flourless Brownies (Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free)

November 1, 2016 by Hannah Healy, Updated November 18, 2020 44 Comments

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These healthy flourless brownies are soft, cakey (or fudgy!) and deliver a rich dark chocolate flavor that will satisfy your sweet tooth without any unhealthy ingredients. Plus, they are so easy that you can whip them up in less than 30 minutes!

Total Time: 25 minutes
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These healthy flourless brownies are soft, cakey (or fudgy!) and deliver a rich dark chocolate flavor that will satisfy your sweet tooth without any unhealthy ingredients. Plus, they are so easy that you can whip them up in less than 30 minutes!

Overhead view of stacked flourless brownies on a white plate next to a pink striped dish towel

I wanted to create a delicious rich chocolate brownie recipe that is simple to throw together, but also has healthy paleo, keto and gluten-free ingredients.

So far this recipe is a hit! In fact, I have a hard time keeping my husband from eating the whole pan. I’ve made this recipe several times since creating it and it has become one of our favorite simple and sweet recipes.

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Why I love this recipe:

  • These flourless brownies are so quick and easy to make. You basically dump everything in a mixing bowl, then put it in the oven. Healthy homemade dessert in less than 30 minutes!
  • There is no flour in this brownie recipe since cocoa powder makes a great flour substitute. It’s naturally paleo and gluten free and can even be made low carb/keto as well.
  • This is a great easy dessert to bring to potlucks, holiday parties or as a tasty gift.
  • These flourless brownies are especially yummy with a glass of milk (or homemade almond milk) or a scoop of ice cream (or homemade coconut ice cream!).

Flourless Brownie Recipe Tips:

  • I’ve made this recipe both with coconut sugar and with sugarless low carb/keto sweeteners like monk fruit sweetener. If you are using a keto sweetener, you may need to add more milk to balance it out. If your batter seems a bit dry, add 1 tbsp at a time of milk until you reach the right consistency.
  • You can also use either cocoa powder or cacao powder (which is what I used). Cacao is almost the same as cocoa in the way it is used in cooking, but it is raw and is not processed with high heat and pressure like cocoa is. It also has a better nutritional profile including higher beneficial antioxidant content than than processed cocoa powder. The type of cocoa or cacao that you use may also affect the moisture of the batter so you may have to add a bit more milk here as well. 
  • If you prefer a more fudgy brownie, omit the baking soda.
  • These brownies are not too sweet and are reminiscent of dark chocolate, but if you prefer a sweeter brownie, add a bit more sweetener and a bit more milk to balance out the texture.
  • You can freeze these brownies for at least a month (if not more) and defrost them when you want a healthy and easy treat! (My husband actually prefers to eat them frozen!)

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How to Make these Healthy Flourless Brownies:

Preheat the oven to 350°. Combine all of the dry ingredients including the cacao powder, sweetener, baking soda and salt.

Ovehead view of blue mixing bowl with cocoa powder and sugar mixture in it on white table

Then, add the wet ingredients including the eggs, coconut oil, milk and vanilla extract. Mix to combine. Use a food processor, hand blender or electric whisk to beat out any lumps.

Overhead view of blue mixing bowl with brownie batter in it on white table

Coat an 8×8 pan with coconut oil or line in with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the pan and make sure it is spread evenly.

Metal pan with uncooked brownie batter in it on white table

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Enjoy by itself or with some homemade coconut ice cream!

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Amazing Healthy Flourless Brownies
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

These healthy flourless brownies are soft, cakey (or fudgy!) and deliver a rich dark chocolate flavor that will satisfy your sweet tooth without any unhealthy ingredients. Plus, they are so easy that you can whip them up in less than 30 minutes!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Paleo
Keyword: Flourless Brownies, Paleo Brownies, Paleo Dessert
Servings: 12
Calories: 111 kcal
Author: Hannah Healy
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar (use swerve or granulated monk fruit for keto)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda (omit for a more fudgy texture)
  • Dash sea salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil softened
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk or almond milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Set oven to 350°. In a mixing bowl or food processor combine all dry ingredients (cacao powder, coconut sugar, baking soda, sea salt).
  2. Add the wet ingredients including the eggs, milk, coconut oil and vanilla and blend together.

  3. If you are using a keto sweetener, you may need to add more moisture to get the right brownie batter consistency. Add 1 tbsp at a time of milk to the mixture until you get the right brownie batter texture (see video below for consistency).

  4. Grease an 8x8 pan with coconut oil and pour the batter into the pan.

  5. Bake at 350° for about 15-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out dry.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes
  • If you are using a keto sweetener like swerve or granulated monk fruit, you may need to add more moisture to get the right brownie batter consistency. Add 1 tbsp at a time of milk to the mixture until you get the right brownie batter texture (see video below for consistency).
  • You can also use either cocoa powder or cacao powder (which is what I used). The type of cocoa or cacao that you use may also affect the moisture of the batter so you may have to add a bit more milk here as well. 
  • If you prefer a more fudgy brownie, omit the baking powder.
  • These brownies are not too sweet and are reminiscent of dark chocolate, but if you prefer a sweeter brownie, add a bit more sweetener and a bit more milk to balance out the texture.
  • Nutrition Facts below are for brownies made with canned coconut milk and coconut sugar. 
Nutrition Facts
Amazing Healthy Flourless Brownies
Amount Per Serving (1 brownie)
Calories 111 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 78mg3%
Potassium 129mg4%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 40IU1%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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