Flourless Brownies - Award Winning Recipe! - The Big Man's World ® (2024)

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These flourless brownies are BETTER than any boxed mix out there and require just 6 simple ingredients. No flour, no butter, and no grains, they are gooey, fudgy, and have those gorgeous crinkly tops.

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Flourless Brownies

It’s no secret that I love a good brownie. I’ve made vegan brownies and protein brownies, and now these flourless brownies.

Why this flourless brownie recipe will be your new go-to dessert-

  • No flour OR grains. Not only is this a flourless dessert, but it is also completely grain free!
  • 6 Ingredients. Count the ingredients and you’ll love that there are just 6 of them. No weird or hard to find ingredients either!
  • Crinkly tops and chewy edges. Provided you use white or brown sugar, you’ll be guaranteed the crinkly tops and chewy edges that should be mandatory for all brownies.
  • ONE BOWL! Just a small saucepan to mix everything together and that’s it… not even a mixing bowl.

Like flourless brownie bites, the texture of these brownies is gooey and fudgy in the middle and has crinkle tops. They are sweet and oozing with chocolate, and if you use coconut oil, there is NO coconut oil flavor whatsoever!

I had some friends over for coffee the other day and served them these brownies and every single one of them said they were BETTER than any boxed mix out there!

How do you make flourless brownies?

The Ingredients

  • Coconut oil OR butter– The best kind of oil for using in desserts, you can use refined coconut oil or unrefined coconut oil. Use the refined kind to ensure there is NO coconut flavor. You can also use butter if you don’t follow a dairy-free diet.
  • Baking chocolate OR chocolate chips– Either baking chocolate or chocolate chips work. I prefer using baker’s chocolate, as it melts better than chocolate chips. Be sure to use a good quality chocolate bar.
  • Sugar– White sugar is preferred, but brown sugar or coconut sugar can also be used.
  • Eggs– Room temperature eggs are a must!
  • Cocoa Powder– Be sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder (cocoa powder without added sugar). I recommend using a high-quality cocoa powder, to really enhance the chocolate fudge flavor.
  • Arrowroot powder– To give stability to the brownie, as it has no baking powder or baking soda. You can substitute this for cornstarch or tapioca flour.

The Instructions

Start by adding the coconut oil and chocolate into a small saucepan and place it over medium heat. Once the chocolate begins to melt, remove it from the heat and whisk it together with the coconut oil until combined. Next, add the sugar and whisk until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, and continue mixing. Add the cocoa powder and arrowroot powder and whisk very well, until the batter is no longer grainy.

Now, transferthe brownie batter into the lined pan and bake for 26-28 minutes, or until a skewer comes out ‘just’ clean from the center. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan completely, before removing and slicing.

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Tips to make the best flourless brownie recipe

  • Do not substitute the ingredients unless specifically stated. This yields the perfect texture (chewy, fudgy, and crinkly tops), provided you use the exact ingredients.
  • For extra gooey brownies, check up on them around the 25-minute mark and if the edges are done, they can be removed from the oven. They continue to cook as they are cooling down.
  • If you are a fan of cakey and chewier brownies, remove them from the oven around the 30-32 minute mark (and when the brownies puff up in the center).

Storing and freezing flourless chocolate brownies

  • To store: Brownies will keep at room temperature, covered, for up to 3 days. If you’d like the brownies to keep longer (and be extra chewy!), store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • To freeze: Place leftovers in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months. Let them thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying them.
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More flourless desserts to try

  • Banana bread
  • Chocolate cake
  • Cookies
  • Zucchini chocolate cake
  • Peanut butter cookies

Frequently asked questions

Are flourless brownies gluten-free?

It depends on which recipe you are making, but this recipe is 100% gluten-free. As it uses no flour and no other ingredients containing gluten, it is a safe dessert for celiacs.

Are flourless brownies healthier than normal brownies?

It’s often assumed that flourless brownies, or flourless desserts, in general, are healthier than their counterpart. This isn’t always the case. To compensate for no flour, many flourless recipes tend to use extra butter, sugar, oils, and fats instead.
My recipe is generally healthier than traditional brownies, without compromising on taste. If you’d like healthier ones, try healthy flourless brownies.

How many carbs are in a flourless brownie?

If you use arefined sugar free sweetener, like coconut palm sugar, each brownie yields15 carbs and 10 net carbs.
If you’d like a lower carb brownie, try keto brownies.

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Flourless Brownies

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These flourless brownies are made in one bowl and need just 6 ingredients! No flour or grains needed, they have chewy edges, gooey middles, and crinkle tops!

Servings: 9 servings

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
  • 1 cup chocolate chopped * See notes
  • 3/4 cup Sugar ** See notes
  • 2 large eggs *** See notes for vegan substitutes
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoon arrowroot powder can substitute for corn starch or tapioca starch

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line an 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper or tin foil, with some overlay for easy removal. Grease it lightly and set aside.

  • In a microwave safe bowl or stovetop, combine your chopped chocolate with coconut oil and melt together. Once just combined, remove from the heat.

  • Add the sugar of choice and whisk into the chocolate mixture. Then, add the eggs one at a time, and whisk in. Add your cocoa powder and arrowroot powder and whisk VERY well, until the batter is no longer grainy and smooth.

  • Transfer the brownie batter to the lined baking tray. Bake the brownies for 20-25 minutes, or until the centre just comes out clean. Do not over bake.

  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan completely. Once cool, slice into 9 pieces.

Notes

Do not over bake- Brownies may not look ‘cooked’ but once cooled, they will firm up.
Brownies can be kept for up to 5 days in the fridge and are freezer friendly.

* I used a semi sweet chocolate bar (78% cocoa content). Be sure the chocolate bar is finely chopped

** White sugar or coconut palm sugar works best. To keep it sugar-free, use allulose.

*** To substitute the eggs, use egg replacer- NOT flax eggs or chia eggs.

TO STORE: Brownies will keep at room temperature, covered, for up to 3 days. If you’d like the brownies to keep longer (and be extra chewy!), store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

TO FREEZE: Place leftovers in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months. Let them thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 3gVitamin A: 60IUCalcium: 23mgIron: 3mgNET CARBS: 4g

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Author: Arman Liew

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Flourless Brownies - Award Winning Recipe! - The Big Man's World ® (2024)

FAQs

What is a good substitute for all purpose flour in brownies? ›

Whole wheat flour can be substituted for any recipe that calls for all-purpose flour. Use ¾ whole wheat flour for every cup of AP flour. All-purpose flour has a 10-12% protein content making it a great option for cookies, muffins, brownies, pies, and other common desserts.

Can a brownie be healthy? ›

Since brownies are not nutritionally dense, they are not usually regarded as a healthy food. However, brownies do have some health benefits that might be surprising due to their chocolate content. Chocolate is a source of antioxidants and has been found to help lower blood pressure and increase good cholesterol levels.

How many carbs are in keto brownies? ›

How many carbs are in a keto brownie? For one 2-inch square, these keto brownies have only 1.2 grams of net carbs. Best of all, they taste as good as regular brownies, so you won't miss the carbs at all.

What are vegan brownies made of? ›

Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl until combined. Pour in water (or coffee), vegetable oil, and vanilla; mix until well-blended. Spread batter evenly in the prepared dish.

Can you use self-rising flour instead of all-purpose flour in brownies? ›

If the recipe called for all-purpose flour, and all you had was self-rising flour, you could have used it by leaving out the salt and the baking powder that the recipe called for since it is already in the flour.

What happens if you replace cake flour with all-purpose flour? ›

A cake with all-purpose flour substituted for cake flour is more likely to have a slightly coarser crumb, while a cake made with cake flour will have a finer, more even crumb and enhanced tenderness.

What is unhealthy in brownies? ›

If you want to eat brownies all day, you probably a) really like brownies and b) feel like you are not allowed to eat brownies. Brownies are considered by most people to be “unhealthy” because they are high in sugar, fat, and calories.

Why shouldn't you eat raw brownie batter? ›

You can get sick if you eat unbaked dough or batter made with flour containing germs. Germs are killed only when flour is baked or cooked. CDC investigated outbreaks linked to raw flour or cake mix in 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2023. Some of these investigations led to recalls.

What can I substitute for sugar in brownies? ›

Here are our top six sugar substitutes when it comes to baking:
  • Coconut sugar. Play video. ...
  • Agave nectar or agave syrup. Play video. ...
  • Fruit concentrates. Unlike fruit juice, which has added sugar, fruit concentrate is basically fruit with the water removed. ...
  • Maple syrup. ...
  • Molasses.
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Is peanut butter OK on keto? ›

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

What cancels out carbs in keto? ›

Keto Net Carb Diet. On the ketogenic diet, the "net carb" is the amount of carbs in a food minus the fiber and sugar alcohol. Fiber and sugar alcohol are subtracted because the body does not fully absorb them. The keto net carb diet limits daily carbohydrate consumption to 20-50 grams to induce ketosis.

What is the best butter for keto diet? ›

Grass-grazed raw butter may be one of the healthiest dairy products on a ketogenic diet menu. Grass-grazed raw butter is basically pure raw fat; it has zero carbs, zero sugars and zero grams of protein. As you can see, most of butters' fat is saturated.

Can you replace eggs with milk in brownies? ›

You can use 4 tablespoons of milk, ¼ cup of mashed banana or ¼ cup of unsweetened apple sauce in place of each egg required in a box brownie mix.

What can I use instead of eggs in brownies? ›

OIL, WATER & BAKING POWDER

You can whisk 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons of water and 2 teaspoons of baking powder together to replace each egg in baked goods like cookies, brownies or quick breads.

Can vegans eat eggs? ›

People who follow a vegan diet don't eat any animal foods, including dairy, eggs, and honey. About 3% of Americans follow a vegan diet. Their reasons for eating this way vary. Some vegans do it to improve their health, as research shows that a plant-based diet could lower the risk of certain diseases.

What can I use if I don't have all-purpose flour? ›

Four All-Purpose Flour Alternatives
  • Chickpea Flour. Relatively new to American households, chickpea flour (also called garbanzo bean flour or besan in Indian kitchens) is arguably one of my favorite ingredients. ...
  • Rice Flour. ...
  • Almond Flour. ...
  • Buckwheat Flour.

What alternative flour is best for baking? ›

11 best flour substitutions
  • Coconut flour. ...
  • Gram flour (besan) ...
  • Rice flour. ...
  • Buckwheat flour. ...
  • Oat flour. ...
  • Quinoa flour. ...
  • Millet flour. ...
  • Yellow pea flour. This alternative flour is made from super nutritious yellow peas, which are high in protein, fibre, iron, vitamin C and vitamin A.
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Can I replace all-purpose flour with almond flour in brownies? ›

You'll do best to substitute 1:1 to begin with, as many recipes respond well to this direct replacement. But be prepared to add more almond flour as you go to compensate for the wetter batter. You'll also want to keep a few extra egg whites handy if you want to ensure that your bake doesn't fall apart.

Why is flour important in brownies? ›

Flour's primary role in brownies is to bind and set the matrix of ingredients. “Sugar sweetens; chocolate, vanilla and salt boost flavor; eggs contribute structure and mouthfeel; and flour provides the backbone,” Phillip says. “The beauty of this is that brownies can be made very well with gluten-free flours.”

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