Easy Dark Chocolate Almond Flour Brownies – Without Eggs

Rich, chocolatey, and fudgy, this is the best allergen-friendly brownie recipe! It’s free of gluten, eggs, dairy, and grain, so most people who aren’t able to enjoy traditional brownies will be able to indulge in this delicious dessert. It’s so good even those who don’t have allergies or sensitivities will love these almond flour brownies at well!

Brownies have always been one of my favorite easy desserts to make, but since most recipes include wheat, eggs, and butter, I was never able to make them for my husband. When I set out to make brownies he could enjoy, I couldn’t find any recipe that met my requirements of being grain, egg, and dairy free, using simple ingredients, and tasting like really good traditional brownies. I decided to experiment and this recipe is the result!

Why You’ll Love Dark Chocolate Almond Flour Brownies

Safe for most people to enjoy, simple ingredients, and of course the delicious chocolate brownie gooeyness, you’ll love these so much that you’ll want to make them all the time! We definitely do!

Grain, Egg, Dairy, & Gluten Free – Made without many of the most common allergens, people who aren’t able to enjoy most brownies (and everyone else too) will absolutely love these!

Simple Ingredients – So many allergen-friendly recipes have ingredients that are just weird and I will never keep in my simple pantry. Not these brownies! If you don’t already have all of the ingredients, you can easily find them at almost any grocery store.

Rich, Chocolatey, and Gooey – Filled with rich dark chocolate flavor, every bite is a combination of gooey melted chocolate and chewy brownie.

Healthier Ingredients – While I’m not into sacrificing flavor for health when it comes to desserts (if that’s the case, I’ll just find something else to make), you don’t need to make that sacrifice with these brownies! They are filled with protein, healthy fats, and are even lower on the glycemic index. This is a good thing since lately I’ve gotten into the habit of making them weekly!

Quick and Easy – Taking only about 10 minutes to prep and 25 minutes to bake, these brownies will be done in no time! While it’s best to let them cool slightly, it’s hard to keep everyone from going ahead and digging in right away.

Healthier Dessert

I love my desserts, and I can be pretty picky about them! If it’s not sweet and flavorful, or doesn’t have a good texture, I’d rather just eat more dinner. If it tastes too “healthy”, that’s also going to be a hard pass. No carob chips, hidden veggies, or anything else like that for me!

With all this in mind, I still wanted to create a healthier brownie recipe that my whole family could enjoy! While this recipe doesn’t sacrifice flavor for nutrition, it’s still much healthier than most desserts.

Lower glycemic index – Since this recipe uses coconut sugar instead of white sugar, it’s much better for your blood sugar and insulin levels.

High in protein – Almond flour has about double the amount of protein that white flour has, making it a wonderful choice for baking! This recipe also uses chia seeds which are high in protein as well.

Full of healthy fats – Made with almond flour, chia seeds, and avocado oil, you’ll get plenty of healthy fats from these brownies.

Nourishing ingredients – Since these brownies are made with real, quality ingredients, they are full of various nutrients important for your body such as calcium, fiber, antioxidants, and iron.

How Long Do Dark Chocolate Almond Flour Brownies Keep?

Almond flour brownies are best eaten fresh, however, leftovers will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days. Store them in an airtight container. While you can eat them cold, they’re best when they’re reheated slightly so the chocolate starts to melt again.

Ingredients

Almond flour – For the smoothest texture, make sure to use blanched almond flour, not almond meal. You can make your own, but I find that purchasing it is much easier and doesn’t cost too much extra.

Coconut sugar – This is my favorite granulated sugar substitute! You can use white sugar instead, but that will significantly decrease the nutrition of these brownies.

Cacao powder – If you prefer, you can use cocoa powder instead.

Avocado oil – This is my favorite oil for baking! It’s not only healthy, but it’s flavorless and has a high smoke point.

Ground chia seeds – This is the secret to egg-free brownies! You can grind your own using a spice grinder or buy them pre-ground. Make sure not to use whole chia seeds since that will negatively impact the brownie texture.

Chocolate chips – Make sure the chocolate chips are free of any allergens you need to avoid!

Salt – Sea salt or Himalayan

Water

Vanilla extract

Baking soda

How to Make Almond Flour Brownies

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9″x13″ glass pan. I like to use a small amount of avocado oil on the pan instead of a spray formula.

Then, place the ground chia seeds in a cup with the water and whisk with a fork to combine. While you’re mixing the rest of the ingredients, the seeds will soak up the water and become egg-like in texture. Let them soak for at least 5 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients: almond flour, coconut sugar, cacao powder, salt, and baking soda.

Then add the avocado oil, vanilla extract, and chia seed and water mixture. Stir until well combined.

Fold in half of the chocolate chips.

Pour the batter into the greased pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the rest of the chocolate chips on top and place in the oven.

Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until the edges of the brownies are beginning to look dry.

Let cool for half an hour, and enjoy while still slightly warm.

If you try this recipe, let me know in the comments! Tag me on Instagram @violet_rightathome

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