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!
Susan Hall says
What is coconut palm suger, and how does it affect those who have trouble with candidae?
Elana says
Susan, here’s a link to my Candida Diets Recipes page for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/diets/candida/
Enjoy!
Elana
jas @ gluten free scallywag says
these look so moist and dense – a perfect brownie. definitely giving these guys a go!
Elana says
Thanks Jas!
Simone says
I just made these, and couldn’t wait for them to cool to try them :) I subbed equal parts butter for shortening (not a fan of shortening) and added some cacao nibs to give them a little crunch. I used the almond meal I had on hand, since I am waiting for my almond flour order to come in. They came out GREAT. I’ve been trying tons of brownie recipes, and haven’t been able to find the perfect one, until now. And I LOVE that they are grain free! Thanks Elana!
Elana says
Simone, glad to hear these were GREAT!
Rachel says
These look amazing…of course you might have heard that already :) I have no need to be gluten free, but am exploring the options just as one to be a bit healthier. Your site and recipes should help quite a bit :)
Elana says
That’s great Rachel :-)
Rachel H says
Elana –
I just told my Hugs that he had become high maintenance. We’ve been gluten free for about 4 years (he’s NCGI), and he just went Paleo. And he’s worth it. Funny, I feel better gluten free, also.
I really appreciate you and your work – makes maintenance easier. ;o)
Many thanks from a CO girl, happily living in Seattle.
Elana says
You’re welcome Rachel!
glutenfreeforgood says
I just bought a wonderful 8 x 8 Le Creuset baking dish and now I know exactly what I’m going to do with it! A maiden voyage of espresso fudge brownies! Plus, these sound easy, which is a plus!
Melissa
xo
Elana says
Easy is the name of the game here :-)
Jeri says
Made this last week with a dairy free caramel sauce and had brownie a la mode. They were very good. This was only my 2nd attempt at brownies since going gluten free a year ago. The first attempt was a gf Trader Joe’s mix and it did not turn out.
Elana says
Jeri, so glad to hear these were very good!
Alexandra says
wow these look sooo delicious! I am going to make them for my gluten free friends while we watch “Extreme Chef” this Sunday night on the Food Network!
Elana says
Thanks Alexandra!
Green Shushi says
These look delicious and moist! Must try…
Elana says
Thanks!
Lola says
I’m not a big brownie fan but these are an exception! My DH must have said UMMMMM about 20 times while eating his second one. They are even better the second day. They definitely go into the Better-Than-The-Gluten-Ones catagory! Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe!
Elana says
Lola, so glad you liked them, and thanks for letting us know these brownies are in the Better-Than-The-Gluten-Ones category!