Over the years, I’ve been called the Queen of Almond Flour, but after trying my incredibly healthy yet decadent Brownies with Almond Flour recipe you’ll want to call me the Brownie Queen!
Brownies with Almond Flour
These ultra-rich Brownies with Almond Flour are so good that they’ve knocked the socks off even the most die-hard gluten and sugar loving brownie fans.
Recipe for Gluten Free Brownies
All of my taste testers said they could not believe these ultra rich brownies were not only gluten free but grain free and refined sugar free as well.
Brownies Recipe from Scratch
Made with only eight ingredients, you can throw this brownies recipe from scratch together in a few minutes!
Yes, this is another one of my no fuss recipes.
Brownies Ingredients
To make Brownies with Almond Flour, you’ll need almond flour, dark chocolate, coconut oil, dates, eggs, stevia, salt, and baking soda. That’s it!
Chocolate Brownies Recipe
The base of this recipe is super dark chocolate that’s 100% cacao with no added sugar, blended into coconut oil.
These two delicious yet healthy fats make this the ultimate brownie recipe.
Recipe for Healthy Brownies
Sweetened with a mere seven dates in the entire batch of brownies and a touch of stevia, this Brownies with Almond Flour recipe will soon be your go-to low carb dessert.
Brownies with Almond Flour
Ingredients
- 1 cup blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 4 ounces 100% dark chocolate, chopped
- 7 dates (remove pits), ½-⅔ cup
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup coconut oil or butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla stevia
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse together almond flour, salt, and baking soda
- Pulse in dark chocolate until texture of coarse sand
- Pulse in dates until texture of coarse sand
- Pulse in eggs, coconut oil, and stevia until mixture is smooth
- Transfer mixture to a greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish
- Mixture will be very thick, smooth with a rubber spatula
- Bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes
- Cool for 2 hours
- Serve
Fudgy Brownies
The dates that I’ve used in this Brownie with Almond Flour recipe have been beautifully moist, which makes the batter come out perfectly fudgy.
The recipe won’t work with dry dates that have been sitting around in your pantry for months.
Almond Flour Brownies Calories
| Calories | Carbs | Fiber | Net Carbs | Protein | Fat | |
| 1 Brownie | 162 | 9g | 2g | 7g | 3g | 13g |
If you’re on a low carb diet and in need of Keto Diet Healthy Recipes, the table above is for you.
Keto Brownies
My Keto Brownies are even lower in carbs than the recipe above.
They’re made with a base of high fat macadamia nuts, along with salt, baking soda, dark chocolate, coconut oil, erythritol, eggs, and vanilla stevia.
Brownies Egg Substitute
What’s better than a brownies egg substitute? My egg free brownies.
Here, I’ve done the work for you, so there’s no need to mess around with a substitute that may or may not work.
My egg free brownies are actually called Everything-Free Brownies because they’re also nut free and dairy free.
And don’t forget that they’re grain and gluten free too!
Brownies with Frosting
Frosted brownie fan? If you’re looking for brownies with frosting, I highly recommend my Chocolate Frosting.
It’s not just for cupcakes anymore!
Healthy Brownies Recipes
Brownies are one of my husband’s favorite desserts, so I make them quite often.
He loves chocolatey treats, and I love that he’s getting a healthy dessert rather than processed junk food.
Below are my favorite healthy brownie recipes!
Brownies Easy
The five-ingredient brownie in my latest book, Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry, is a fan favorite.
These healthy brownies are not only flourless and nut-free, they’re also super easy to throw together.
All you need to make these are chocolate chips, shortening, coconut sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Have you used chocolate chips in brownies? It creates a super-rich and gooey texture. Time to get baking!
Caramel for Brownies
My Caramel Brownies knock it out of the park –Mr. Pantry goes crazy for these. Just think:
- Brownies with Almond Flour (see recipe above)
- Caramel Sauce
- Chocolate Ganache
Need I say more? This is one of my family’s most requested desserts.
I know your family will love them as much as we do. Brownie points all around!
Brownies with Peanut Butter
Want to elevate my delicious Brownies with Almond Flour yet again?
How ’bout peanut butter and a thick layer of chocolate ganache? Heck yeah.
My Buckeye Brownies with Peanut Butter are little brownie bites of heaven and so easy you’ll want to make them over and over again.
Brownies a la Mode
Are you a fan of brownies a la mode? We are.
Heap a scoop of my Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream over my Nut Free Brownies, and you’ve got the perfect allergen free treat for parties.
My Nut Free Brownies in the photo above are made with a base of sunbutter, plus cacao, chocolate chips, eggs, and a hint of maple syrup.
This rich flourless brownie is quite the crowd pleaser.
Brownies Recipe Cocoa Powder
Have you ever made brownies with cocoa powder? If not, you’re in for quite a treat.
The magical Brownies above are made with a base of cocoa powder and almond butter and pack a high protein punch.
They’re so healthy you could eat them for breakfast!
Brownies in a Mug
Mug cakes won’t ever go out of style in this house. We love this single serve treat.
My five ingredient Mug Cake is so similar to a cake like brownie that I had to feature it here as an easy Mug Brownies recipe option for you.
Brownies Zucchini
My Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a fan favorite because it tastes like Hoho’s when smothered in Homemade Whipped Cream.
Change this bread to brownies by placing the batter in an 8×8 baking dish.
Reduce the baking time to 18-22 minutes, and voila, your brownies with zucchini dreams will have come true.
Best Healthy Brownies Recipes
What’s your favorite brownie? Are you an ooey-gooey brownie fan or more of a cake brownie fan?
Leave a comment and let me know!
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared these Brownies with Almond Flour in 2013
Andrea says
Excellent brownies!
I did not have the recommended Stevia, so subbed 2 TBSP of a monk fruit/erythritol combo. Used 4 eggs rather than 3, as my dates were on the dry side. Frosted with your ganache recipe.
Best gluten free and grain free brownies I’ve ever had, hands down. Your recipes make me look like a Kitchen Goddess. ;)
Laura M says
Just a heads up about the vanilla stevia product you recommend. The comments on Amazon suggest that the formula has changed and not for the better! Several reviewers are complaining… meanwhile I can adapt and so appreciate all your wonderful recipes and how generous you are. Thanks! Laura
Steve Lalley says
Since I have insulin resistance and am carbohydrate intolerant I really shouldn’t be doing any fake sugars either since the brain sees stevia the same as any sugar and will just dump more insulin into my system. Will your recipes that call for fake sugars be bad if I just leave that portion out?
Elana says
Steve, here’s a link to one of my brownie recipes that does not require stevia:
https://elanaspantry.com/brownies/
Enjoy!
Elana
Marlo says
What kind of baking chocolate do you recommend?
Elana says
Marlo, if you click on the green text in the ingredient portion of the recipe you will be given that information :-)
Sonya says
OMG these are amazing. I rarely eat sugar (even fruit) based on a candida protocol I’d been following. Needed something to take to a V-day party and had dates in my fridge so decided to try. They are completely awesome! If there’s any way that more of the treats can include guidance for switching caloric sweeteners for stevia/xylitol it would be greatly appreciated. :)
Elana says
Sonya, here’s a link to my Keto Brownies for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/keto-brownies/
Enjoy!
Elana
alexis says
I wanted to make these for V Day. They look amazing. I went to order the stevia brand recommended on Amazon. Quite a few of the commenters
said they changed the formula and now it is really bitter. Are there any other brands you would recommend?
Sonya says
I used the 365 stevia from whole foods. Will purchase a different brand next time because of the alcohol, but it wasnt bitter at all in this recipe, which is likely because of the dates.
Kelly says
This is an awesome cake. We take it to another level. 2 cups of dates and we soak them in boiling hot water as we do the other steps – its DIVINE! thanks for the inspiration and a snack that I could eat for breakfast its that healthy! :)
Amanda says
Has anyone made this recipe with SweetLeaf brand vanilla creme stevia? It is the one she recommends in her book, “Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry.” Just wondering if there is a bitter aftertaste. Thanks!
Cheryl says
I’m from the UK and would love to make this recipe but the vanilla stevia is £24 to buy surely I could use another brand?
Amanda says
I wonder if SweetLeaf brand vanilla creme stevia would work. She recommends it in her most recent book. I haven’t tried it though.
Ramona says
I have just attempted to make these, only didn’t have almond flour so I threw 1 cup of almonds in the food processor to start off with & follow the rest of the recipe. Have replaced the stevia with 1 tbsp honey and added some dark chocolate chunks & raisins right before I put it in the oven. The result is something between a brownie and a cake, but it’s soooooo good!!! Thank you so much for posting your yummy recipes online, you’re such an inspiration! :)