Heart-Healthy Gluten-Free Brownie
Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Gluten-Free Brownies, a rich and fudgy dessert that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! Made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a flax "egg," these brownies are not only gluten-free but also dairy-free and refined sugar-free, thanks to the natural sweetness of pure maple syrup. Folded with dairy-free dark chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts, each bite delivers a perfect balance of richness and texture. These brownies come together in just 15 minutes and bake to perfection in under half an hour, making them an easy yet impressive treat for any occasion. Whether you’re following a gluten-free, heart-healthy, or plant-based lifestyle, these brownies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping your wellness goals in check! Perfect for dessert, a mid-day pick-me-up, or a crowd-pleasing party dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 6 tablespoons warm water
- 0.25 cup coconut oil, melted
- 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free)
- 0.25 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring that it hangs over the sides for easy removal later.
In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and warm water, stirring well. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to form a flax 'egg'.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
In another bowl, mix the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add the flax 'egg' and mix well until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring to combine. The batter will be thick.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips and walnuts evenly throughout the batter.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the brownies to cool in the baking dish on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before lifting out and slicing into squares.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2777 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.8 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.1 g | 430% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1046 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 259.0 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.0 g | 257% | |
| Total Sugars | 129.1 g | ||
| Protein | 70.2 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 587 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 34.9 mg | 194% | |
| Potassium | 2945 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
