Craving something decadent yet surprisingly healthy? These flourless double chocolate brownies are about to revolutionize your dessert game! Imagine sinking your teeth into a rich, fudgy brownie that's not only incredibly chocolatey but also gluten-free and packed with wholesome ingredients. Whether you're a health-conscious foodie or a chocolate lover looking for a guilt-free treat, this recipe will make you forget all about traditional flour-laden brownies.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 16 brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the brownies.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of almond butter, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, and 1/2 cup of honey or maple syrup. Use a spatula or a whisk to mix these ingredients until they are well combined and smooth.
- Add 2 large eggs to the mixture, followed by 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Gently fold in 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips into the brownie batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut the brownies into 16 squares. Serve and enjoy your delicious flourless double chocolate brownies!
Tips
- Use high-quality almond butter for the best texture and flavor. Natural, unsweetened varieties work best.
- Make sure your eggs are at room temperature to ensure smooth batter mixing.
- Don't overmix the batter - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the brownies tender.
- For extra decadence, sprinkle some additional chocolate chips on top before baking.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting to help them set and achieve the perfect fudgy texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- For a protein boost, you can add a scoop of chocolate protein powder to the batter.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting of your brownies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 170kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 25mg
