Paleo Dark Chocolate Brownie
Satisfy your chocolate cravings guilt-free with these decadent Paleo Dark Chocolate Brownies! Made with wholesome ingredients like rich dark chocolate, almond flour, and natural sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup, these brownies are grain-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free—perfect for anyone following a Paleo lifestyle or looking to indulge in a healthier dessert. The combination of silky melted chocolate and coconut oil creates a moist, fudgy texture, while optional chopped walnuts add a delightful crunch. Ready in just 40 minutes, these brownies are easy to prepare and ideal for entertaining or meal-prepping sweet treats. Enjoy a deliciously clean dessert packed with nutritious goodness! Perfect for lovers of paleo desserts, healthy baking, and gluten-free indulgences.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 0.5 cup coconut oil
- 0.75 cup almond flour
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Then add the vanilla extract and honey (or maple syrup) and mix until well combined.
Slowly pour the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to combine well.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two parts, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts gently to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Use the parchment overhang to transfer the brownies to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.4 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 153 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 317 mg | 7% | |
*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.
