These almond flour brownies are perfectly sweet with a crunch of walnuts and real chocolate chips. They are a gluten-free dessert you'll love! They are so easy to make that you'll ditch the boxed brownies and enjoy making homemade brownies, it doesn't take any longer to do.
Homemade Gluten-Free Brownies
This recipe is incredibly easy. All you do is mix all the ingredients together and then bake them in the pan. It really isn't any more difficult or time-consuming than a box mix. The only difference is that you are measuring a few more ingredients, that's it!
The best thing is the texture. They literally melt in your mouth. You can leave the walnuts out, they are optional. I enjoy the crunch and earthiness they give the brownies, but the brownies taste delicious with or without them.
Ingredients
All of the recipe steps and complete list of ingredients are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. First, I'm going to share some helpful information and tips about the ingredients and the recipe.
I used all whole ingredients for this recipe and have discovered that the fresher the ingredients, the more flavor the brownies have.
Ghee adds a rich nutty aroma, but you can use butter if you want. Both work just as well. I prefer ghee because it is lactose-free and easier to digest.
When you buy almond flour, remember not to buy almond meal. Almond meal has a grainy texture and will affect how the brownies feel in your mouth. Almond flour is ground finer and will give you that cake-like texture you love. I love buying a big bag of Almond flour from Costco. It works great for quick and easy Indian desserts like this Badam Burfi.
The raw cacao powder will have a bold flavor. They are what makes these brownies taste so rich and decadent. While any kind of cocoa powder will work, raw cacao elevates your brownies.
The walnuts are completely optional. I suggest using them because they give depth to your brownies.
Steps
I have some step-by-step pictures that I think will really help you as you make these homemade brownies.
First, mix the eggs, ghee, sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl (1, 2). Remember, oil or butter can be used instead of ghee.
Then, add the almond flour, cocao powder, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips (3, 4).
You don't need an electric mixer, this is really easy to mix with a spoon.
Add the walnut to the mixture last. (5, 6).
Pour the batter into a baking tray that is lined with parchment paper (7). Spread it out evenly with a spatula. Spread some more chocolate chips on top of the brownie batter (8).
Bake it for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
If you want, sprinkle some sea salt on top after you take it out of the oven to cool.
FAQ
If you are ready to bake the brownies, scroll down to the printable recipe card. First, I'm going to share some answers to questions people ask about gluten-free brownies.
When you are looking for almond flour to use in baking, always use super-fine blanched almond flour. Almond meal is more coarse and may contain the skin of the nuts in it, giving your brownies a rough texture.
The first indicator that your brownies are almost finished baking is the aroma. When you smell them really strongly, you'll know it's about time to check on them. Next, insert a toothpick into the center of the brownies. If the toothpick comes out clean, the brownies are fully cooked.
Be creative and use whatever ingredients or toppings you want. Some people love topping their brownies with chocolate ganache, others with homemade caramel sauce. You can also mix in other flavors of baking chips if you want.
Since I used eggs, these brownies are not considered vegan. Some vegetarians don't mind baking with cage-free eggs, so these could be loosely considered vegetarian.
Since I used an entire cup of brown sugar, these are not keto or low-carb brownies. If you want to convert this to a low-carb recipe, use a brown-sugar substitute like Lankato.
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. They are so delicious you probably won't have leftovers though.
Substitute flax eggs for eggs and you have a delicious eggless gluten free brownie. See recipe notes for details.
Did you enjoy this recipe? You may want to try some more stunning recipes. These are some of my favorite dessert recipes:
- Instant Pot Bread Pudding
- Ricotta Cheesecake
- Quinoa Almond Date Truffles
- Pumpkin Bread Pudding
- Instant Pot Apple Cake
Recipe
Almond Flour Brownies
Equipment
- 8 x 8 baking pan
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs room temperature **
- ¼ cup ghee melted, room temperature **
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup raw cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped (optional)
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips + 2 tablespoons to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Line a 8 X 8 inch baking tray with parchment paper or grease and flour. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Mix eggs, ghee, sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Add almond flour, cacao powder, baking powder, salt, walnuts and chocolate chips
- Pour the batter into the baking tray and spread evenly with a silicone spatula. Spread the remaining chocolate chips on top
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a tool pick comes out clean. You may sprinkle the brownies with a pinch of coarse sea salt
- Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes and then cut into 16 squares
Diana Siddhi Shah says
Love your recipes, but had a question do you have a recommendation for substituting the eggs?
Archana says
I have added notes to the recipe card for eggless brownies
Deepa says
Came out well! Kids loved them. I substituted butterscotch chips instead of chocolate chips
Savera says
They turned out really good. I was trying to control calories so I put in 1/2 cup of brown sugar and still they turned out great. I had a question, when it says 327 in calories, is that 1/16th of the brownie?
Archana says
calories are for 1/8th of the brownie. So 2 pieces person as its hard to stop at one 🙂
amisha says
this brownies turned out really good I used no sugar added chips and cocoa powder and 1/2 cup of sugar and turned out amazing
Deepti says
Came out to be absolutely delicious. So light. The kids loved it
Bijal Shah says
Whole family loved it. Made with flex meals without eggs so good.
Sonal Balachandran says
These are just amazing....turned out really nice and gooey and absolutely delicious.
Anushree says
Followed the recipe and brownie came out perfect. My family loved it. Thanks for making the recipe easy to follow.
Divya says
Can we use regular sugar instead of brown sugar ?
Archana says
yes you can use regular sugar too.
Prapti says
Love the Brownie recipe. I will be making this recipe going forward now. Thank you
SR says
Instead of raw cacao powder, how do you think it would taste with dutch processed cocoa powder?
Archana says
I think it will be good 🙂
Priya says
It turned out so good..never tried flourless brownie before..perfect measurement accept i will use 1/2 cup sugar next time.
Thank you
Fatima says
Can we use the same amount of maple syrup or honey instead of sugar? would love to make them
Archana says
I have not tried but it may work. You may need to bake a bit longer.
Fatima Iqbal says
Thankyou because everything in this recipe is perfect, its just that I want to replace sugar with something natural.
Izzah says
These were incredible..beautiful texture, crumbly around the edges. I loved the addition of ghee and brown sugar..really made these stand out. And the walnuts are a must! Thanks for another amazing recipe, Archana!
Caroline kella says
These almond flour brownies are so good! I dont think ill ever want to eat the regular ones again! The recipe is so easy and really good.
Thanks
Binita Patel says
Hello Archana
The brownies came out really delicious
This desert topped with vanilla ice cream is like match made in heaven
Walnuts makes it taste even better
Super easy to make with minimum ingredients
Thank You
Please keep sharing such easy though delicious recipes
Kumud Mittal says
Awesome brownies I ever tried. My daughter, who is a big critic of my food never liked my brownies. Either they were too cakey or too dry for a brownie. This one she loved. Super yummy, impeccable, scrumptious