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Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies

September 13, 2017

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Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they’re gluten free, dairy free, and paleo!

Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies: Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they're gluten free, dairy free, and paleo! | stressbaking.com

I had these grand plans to publish a completely different recipe today. I made it, shot it, edited it, and ate the whole damn thing. It was ready to be published. 

But then… I made these. I couldn’t wait any longer. I just couldn’t. I was SO HAPPY that I was able to create a rich, thick, chocolatey brownie that’s completely paleo-friendly. No butter, milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, gluten, alien body parts or otherwise unnatural ingredients.

Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies: Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they're gluten free, dairy free, and paleo! | stressbaking.com

I’ve been struggling with how to make appealing and appetizing paleo and keto desserts. Keto is much more difficult, as far as I’m concerned, so I’ve been focusing on paleo. Baby steps, my friends. Baby steps. 

I don’t want everything to be made of almond flour, almond butter and coconut oil, but it’s a good start. They’re surprisingly versatile ingredients! And it’s totally possible to make things that don’t taste like any of those things, so that’s a bonus. 

Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies: Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they're gluten free, dairy free, and paleo! | stressbaking.com

I really can’t emphasize enough how good these are. I have to pat myself on the back, quite frankly. It took a couple tries, but I freaking nailed it. Let’s take a moment and just look and appreciate. Pretend they’re a painting in a fancy museum:

Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies: Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they're gluten free, dairy free, and paleo! | stressbaking.com

Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies: Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they're gluten free, dairy free, and paleo! | stressbaking.com

Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies: Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they're gluten free, dairy free, and paleo! | stressbaking.com

My first try at these, I used mini chocolate chips but it felt underwhelming. And I used too much almond flour and not enough egg, so they ended up being cakey. Mind you, cakey isn’t a bad thing if you’re going for… cakey. But I wasn’t. I was going for brownie-y. I didn’t need them to be super fudgy because I already have a go-to for that (but of course that doesn’t mean it’s not in the cards at a later date), but I did need them to be the kind of brownie that you can take a bite of and really sink your teeth into. Literally.

Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies: Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they're gluten free, dairy free, and paleo! | stressbaking.com

Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies: Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they're gluten free, dairy free, and paleo! | stressbaking.com

I had a few other criteria:

First, I needed them to include melty chocolate chips so that I’d make a mess of myself when I ate them fresh out of the oven (waiting is for chumps).

Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies: Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they're gluten free, dairy free, and paleo! | stressbaking.com

Check.

Second, I wanted swirls of almond butter to keep them from looking too plain, but not so many that it tasted like almond butter.

Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies: Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they're gluten free, dairy free, and paleo! | stressbaking.com

Check again.

And lastly, the taste had to be dark and rich. I’m not looking to bite into a super sweet sugar bomb.

Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies: Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they're gluten free, dairy free, and paleo! | stressbaking.com

Checkity check check check.

Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies: Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they're gluten free, dairy free, and paleo! | stressbaking.com

So whether or not you require a paleo diet, you need to make these. Go to the store, grab the ingredients, make these and then do everything you can not to eat one, after another, after another. They might be paleo, but that doesn’t make them celery with no calories or consequences. I swear, you’re not going to know it’s missing all the “fun” stuff.

 

Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies: Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they're gluten free, dairy free, and paleo! | stressbaking.com

And when you make them, be sure to tag me on social media and use the hashtag #stressbaking so that I can check it out!

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Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies: Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they're gluten free, dairy free, and paleo! | stressbaking.com

Paleo Double Chocolate Brownies


  • Author: Leslie Haasch
  • Prep Time: 10m
  • Cook Time: 20m
  • Total Time: -51675274.3 minute
  • Yield: 9-25 pieces (depending on size)
  • Category: Dessert
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Description

Chocolate brownies so thick and rich that you would never know they’re gluten free, dairy free, and paleo!


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup coconut oil (solid and packed, not melted)
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened, non-alkaline cocoa powder (I recommend Ghirardelli)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (I recommend Enjoy Life brand), divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place parchment paper (with the edges hanging over the sides for easy lifting) in an 8×8 pan. Set aside.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine coconut oil, coconut sugar, almond butter and maple syrup. Heat in 30 second increments, stirring well after each. Heat until all ingredients are melted (they won’t be completely combined – that’s okay). Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract to wet mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and use a spatula to combine (the batter will get stuck in a whisk). Fold in 3/4 cup of chocolate chips.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and use your spatula to spread it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a small amount of wet batter – you want to under cook them! Let cool in pan, then lift them out, slice and enjoy!

Notes

Note: You can cut these into 9 large pieces, or 16-25 smaller pieces.

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Comments

  1. Anne says

    September 21, 2017 at 10:09 AM

    Such rich chocolate!

    I’m always glad to have a gluten free brownie recipe I can point people to.

    Reply
    • Leslie Haasch says

      September 21, 2017 at 1:24 PM

      Me too! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Ashima says

    September 21, 2017 at 2:47 PM

    What’s the secret of that dark colour! 🙂 Is it the rich chocolate. Have been thinking of making gluten brownies for sometime. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Veena Azmanov says

    September 21, 2017 at 6:45 PM

    That looks so delish and I can’t believe it gluten free!! Love almond flour and coconut sugar. I’m saving this recipe for future. Can’t wait to try this soon.

    Reply
  4. Analida Braeger says

    September 21, 2017 at 9:31 PM

    Those look so rich and tasty! I am pinning for later! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Leslie Haasch says

      September 23, 2017 at 11:12 AM

      Thanks for pinning! I’d love it if you came back to tell me what you think if you make them! 🙂

      Reply
  5. The Simple, Sweet Life says

    September 22, 2017 at 12:25 AM

    WOW. I mean, that’s about all I can get out with all the drooling these brownie photos are causing. They look absolutely to die for!

    Reply
    • Leslie Haasch says

      September 23, 2017 at 11:11 AM

      They’re so addictive!

      Reply
  6. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    September 22, 2017 at 6:44 PM

    Those are some good looking brownies! And rightfully so after all your hard work!

    Reply
    • Leslie Haasch says

      September 23, 2017 at 11:11 AM

      It sure is nice when hard work pays off! 🙂

      Reply
  7. therusticfoodie says

    September 23, 2017 at 3:40 AM

    These look so delicious – I love that you’ve used maple syrup to sweeten them and I’m getting more into using almond flour. It adds a nice texture and flavor. Yum!

    Reply
    • Leslie Haasch says

      September 23, 2017 at 11:11 AM

      I’m finding both maple syrup and almond flour essential for paleo baked goods. But I’m also a huge fan of honey in lieu of maple syrup!

      Reply
  8. Savory Bites (@SavoryBites0411) says

    September 23, 2017 at 6:12 AM

    Gorgeous brownies,perfect dark color.Loved that you used coconut oil,almond butter in this.I will try my recipes with almond flour and coconut oil next.

    Reply
    • Leslie Haasch says

      September 23, 2017 at 11:13 AM

      They’re the perfect ingredients for delicious paleo treats!

      Reply
  9. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

    September 23, 2017 at 10:57 AM

    i absolutely love the texture of this brownie!

    Reply
    • Leslie Haasch says

      September 23, 2017 at 11:10 AM

      So do I! It’s one of my favorite parts about it 🙂

      Reply
  10. Monica says

    September 24, 2017 at 3:27 PM

    Wow – very impressive adaptation! These look super fudgy and like they have an amazing texture!

    Reply
    • Leslie Haasch says

      September 25, 2017 at 12:35 PM

      thank you!

      Reply
  11. cleverlysimple says

    September 24, 2017 at 6:41 PM

    These looks like a guilt-less brownie recipe to make! Yum!

    Reply
    • Leslie Haasch says

      September 25, 2017 at 12:38 PM

      They’re just so good!

      Reply
  12. Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade says

    September 24, 2017 at 9:17 PM

    Wow, these look absolutely amazing! I don’t follow the keto or paleo diet but one of my best friends does…I will for sure be sharing this with her

    Reply
    • Leslie Haasch says

      September 25, 2017 at 12:35 PM

      Please do – I hope they love them!

      Reply
  13. Christine says

    September 24, 2017 at 10:04 PM

    Love that these are paleo! They look SO delicious. I’m pretty much always craving dessert, so these would be great!

    Reply
    • Leslie Haasch says

      September 25, 2017 at 12:35 PM

      It’s perfect for when you have a chocolate craving!

      Reply
  14. chefcarolb2014 says

    September 26, 2017 at 10:12 AM

    Pinned! I’ve got a Paleo personal chef client who would love these!

    Reply
    • Leslie Haasch says

      September 26, 2017 at 2:41 PM

      Yay, I hope she does!

      Reply

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