While my husband loves all of my gluten-free chocolate dessert recipes, these Espresso Fudge Brownies are his fave. He left a special love note for me late last night after eating them to tell me how incredible they are. Fans are raving about this recipe too!
You can whip this simple one-pot brownie recipe up in a jiffy. What I love about this dessert is that it’s so easy to make, I can have it prepared in less time than it takes to pre-heat the oven. I also like the easy one pot clean-up that comes along with making these brownies, which many people are saying are my best ever!
In addition to gluten-free, I made these brownies dairy-free recipe for those of you who have dairy allergies. I know you’ll love them as much as we do!
Espresso Fudge Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup palm shortening
- 1½ teaspoons organic decaf coffee beans, espresso grind
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ½ cup blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
Instructions
- Melt chocolate in a saucepan over very low heat
- Add shortening and stir until completely dissolved
- Stir in ground espresso and remove from heat
- Blend in eggs, coconut sugar, vanilla, and salt to mixture in pan using a hand blender
- Blend in almond flour and coconut flour
- Pour into a greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes
- Remove from oven and cool for 1 hour
- Serve
This recipe is based on one from the Cook’s Illustrated website. When I saw their amazing recipe for Triple Chocolate Espresso Brownies I knew I had to create my own high-protein, gluten-free version.
Here are some of my other easy gluten-free brownie recipes for you!
Vicki Brown says
What cocoa powder amount would equal a cup of chocolate chips?
Lucinda says
6 tbsp cocoa powder + 7 tbsp sugar + 1/4 cup butter or shortening. It’s more of a semi-sweet chocolate substitute but it’s a place to start.
Candi Elm says
I am excited to try these this week. I will be a star at my church with these. Plus a little chocolate around the house makes momma happy.
Melie says
I am really looking forward to trying these brownies. After finally making the plunge and ordering the almond flour you recommend, I made your GF, vegan chocolate cookies for the first time last night and my whole family loved them. Since you were so on target with the almond flour, I am hesitant to use anything but the coconut flour you use. However, Aloha Nu is sold out everywhere online. Is there another brand or a particular source you could refer me to? Thanks so much!
Elana says
Melie, here’s a link to all of the coconut flour brands that I recommend:
https://elanaspantry.com/ingredients/coconut-flour/
Enjoy!
Elana
Lexie says
Elana, these look like BIRTHDAY brownies, hint, hint :) They look perfect … just perfect … dense, chewy, but not gooey. My kind of brownie!
xoLexie
Heather says
These look fantastic. I love your blog! I am slowly trying to incorporate less “starchy” gluten free options for my son. It is a slow process but many of your recipes have helped. Thank you!
Caroline @ chocolate and carrots says
Wow…no words. Those look incredible and rich! :-) Yum!!!
Barbara says
Where can I find palm sugar?
Elana says
Barbara, if you click the green text in the ingredients portion of the recipe that says, “coconut sugar” you will be given that info :-)
carrie @ gingerlemongirl.com says
YUM!!! I love how smooth they are on top! looks like I need to invest in some expresso beans! :-)
Marla says
Elana I would leave you love notes to in order to get some of these brownies too. I love that you always keep the integrity of high protein & health.
Blog is the New Black says
These are my fav type of browny: thick and fudgy!
Sherry says
I love brownies and almond flour