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    Fudgy Almond Flour Brownies

    October 17, 2020 by Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs 8 Comments

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    Rich, chewy, and utterly decadent, these Fudgy Almond Flour Brownies are an upgraded twist on a classic dessert.

    Side shot of a stack of Fudgy Almond Flour Brownies

    Brownies have to be one of our all-time favorite desserts. Crispy edges, chewy centers, and, well, CHOCOLATE! With baking flour shortages still happening in our area, we had to get creative when those brownie cravings hit (which honestly, is quite often). While we're always down for a black bean brownie, we were itching for something a little different. Something...ultra decadent. Enter in, these Fudgy Almond Flour Brownies.

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    Recipe Notes

    Almond 'Flour' - While "flour" is in the name, almond flour consists of blanched almonds that have been finely ground into a powdery finish. While we're all for DIY projects, we strongly recommend purchasing your flour versus making it at home. While it IS possible to create an at-home version, there is a fine line between "flour" and almond butter, which takes some practice to find. That said, you can absolutely sub in any favorite nut flour in its place. Hazelnut flour is another incredibly delicious option!

    Eggs - We are big fans of fudgy versus cakey brownies and therefore like to incorporate one flax egg in for 1 regular egg. The flax egg adds moisture and fat, without too much lift, giving it that dense, chewy texture. If you like more cake brownies (we won't judge) or don't have flax on hand, you can absolutely sub in a second egg in its place.

    Sugar, Sugar - We use granulated sugar in this recipe but brown and coconut sugars are fantastic options as well. Liquid sweeteners such as honey and maple syrup can be used, but it does alter the texture of the batter and finished product. We also recommend reducing the amount of liquid sweeteners used, as they tend to have more sweetness than their dry counterparts.

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    5 from 9 votes

    Fudgy Almond Flour Brownies

    Rich, chewy, and utterly decadent, these flourless brownies are an upgraded twist on a classic dessert.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12 brownies
    Calories: 187kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup almond flour
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup cocoa powder
    • ¼ cup avocado or coconut oil
    • 1 egg
    • 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax:3 tablespoon warm water)
    • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ⅛ tsp salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine ground flaxseed and water and whisk to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until mixture has thickened and become viscous.
    • Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
    • Pour mixture into a greased 8x8 pan and spread evenly.*
    • Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until set.

    Notes

    *Mixture will be very thick and sticky - this is how it should be!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 187kcal
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    1. Julia Baxter

      February 09, 2024 at 9:27 am

      5 stars
      My roommate and I made these last night, and enjoyed them very much! Taste delicious and easy to make. Will definitely make again soon!

      Reply
    2. Sam Breazeale

      November 18, 2023 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      Would love to try these brownies as I am a sucker for. These sound delicious and a different spin on how to make brownies. They look so moist and soft! Can't wait to try.

      Reply
    3. Kate

      August 31, 2022 at 12:09 pm

      I'm a huge brownie person and love to reward myself sometimes by making them. Looking forward to making them soon, they look delicious!

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      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        September 06, 2022 at 2:08 pm

        Hi Kate, we hope you love them! They are one of our very favorite desserts!

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    4. Robin

      January 22, 2021 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      Easy, fudgy, delicious. I used two eggs since I didn’t have flax seeds. Will definitely make them again

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      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        January 22, 2021 at 3:53 pm

        Hi Robin! So glad you enjoyed the recipe and the eggs worked well for you! Thank you!!!

        Reply
    5. Chantelle

      January 22, 2021 at 12:37 pm

      5 stars
      Perfection. Bakes up moist and soft. Very quick and easy recipe!

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      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        January 22, 2021 at 3:52 pm

        Hi Chantelle! This is music to our ears, thank you! SO happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe.

        Reply
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