Given the number of requests lately that I’ve had for gluten-free recipes that are also nut-free, I decided to create a quick and easy brownie recipe made out of sunflower butter. What is sunflower butter? It is similar to almond butter, however it is made of ground sunflower seeds. These Sunbutter Brownies are a cinch to make and a chocolatey delight.
I find that most baked goods made with sunflower butter have a very strong aftertaste that is somewhat bitter. My children for the most part do not care for the baked goods that I have made with ground sunflower seeds, or sunflower seed butter.
These brownies however, are the exception. They were devoured by the Boulder High School freshman baseball team, a group of teenagers who seems to have turned my living room into their clubhouse. Not that I mind one bit! I love those boys, and they love their gluten-free desserts including these grain-free sunflower butter brownies!
Sunbutter Brownies
Ingredients
- ½ cup sunbutter
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup cacao powder
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine sunbutter, eggs, and maple syrup
- Pulse in vanilla, vinegar, cacao powder, salt, and baking soda
- Stir in chocolate chips by hand
- Transfer batter to a greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish
- Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes
- Cool for 1 hour
- Serve
These grain-free brownies are rich and moist and call for just a few ingredients. If you’re looking for a grain-free brownie recipe made with nuts, try my Paleo Brownie recipe –here’s what one of my darling readers named Andrea had to say about them:
“Best gluten and grain-free brownie recipe I’ve ever had. Hands down.”
In the mood for an extra decadent brownie treat? Take a look at my Paleo Caramel Brownies. Looking for an egg-free brownie recipe? Try my Vegan Gluten-Free Brownies. If you enjoy my quick and easy recipes, sign up to get my email alerts so that you’ll be the first to know when I come up with fresh stuff!
Carolyn says
Just want to say how much I appreciate that you keep your recipes “pure” without starches or gums.
Jacqie says
These were delicious. One of the best Paleo brownies I have made. There is no aftertaste. I don’t usually put chocolate chips in my brownies, but they were a great addition. It is nice to know what to do with Sunbutter because I usually can’t get away with it in other recipes. And it is also nice to have a recipe that doesn’t use coconut or almond flours. I’m not allergic, but sometimes they just don’t cut it in baked goods. These were not too sweet or overly chocolatey. The perfect balance. Thank you so much!
Cuero&Mør says
Looks delicious!! We like the fact that is nut-free…thanks!! We will do it this week for sure!!
We also have in our blog very easy and nourishing recipes, hope you like it!!
http://cueroandmorinspiration.com/mashed-potatoes-coconut/
Laurie Pevnick says
I’ll try and give them a try with applesauce & b. powder next weekend.
mary evans says
thanks for this opportunity. we need paleo with nuts being optional.
Mia says
Thank you Elana!
I am looking forward to trying this recipe soon.
I make my own chocolate chips, using organic 100% baking chocolate melting it and adding my sweetener of choice (powdered xylitol made from birch), vanilla ext, salt. Then I put the melted chocolates into molds and put it in the refridgerator to set.
I found a brand of sun butter that doesn’t use salt. I will post the brand when I remember.
Mia says
The brand is Once Again. http://www.onceagainnutbutter.com
I get the Once Again – organic sugar and salt free sunflower seed butter.
Jenni says
Thank you so much for the recipe for these nut-free treats. So many of the delicious gluten-free recipes online contain peanut or tree nut ingredients. I really appreciate that you’ve given us an alternative! Can’t wait to try them!
Aunna says
I am going to try these brownies with my friend this week! Thank you for the recipe, sooooo yummy looking! (:
Janice Z. says
Could I substitute sunflower butter with almond butter?
Thank you for your amazing recipes.
Kristi says
I know Elana can’t reply to the comments, but can any of the readers recommend a good chocolate chip brand to use? My daughter has been on a restricted diet of no wheat, no dairy (except eggs & butter), no white starches (white potatoes, sugar, etc). Is there something I can substitute in this recipe for the chocolate chips that aren’t loaded with sugar?
Marie-Helene says
Hi! Maybe you could try making carib brownies by subbing the choco chips with sugar free carob chips. Another way to go could be maybe your own chocolate with a mix of cocoa, coconut oil, stevia (or other allowed sweetener) and freezing it before cutting it into chunks. It always works well for me! Good luck!
Olivia says
You could try enjoylife brand of Chocolate chips?
Lacie says
I use Enjoy Life brand chocolate chips. They are made in a allergy-free facility and does not include any dairy, soy or any other of the 8 top allergens. They have a new chip out that is a dark chocolate that only contains 5 grams of sugar for every tablespoon. That’s pretty good in my opinion. I would be open, though, if anyone else knows of another allergy friendly chocolate chip with less sugar.
molly says
I use the “Coconut Secret” brand “Peruvian Crunch” chocolate bars, and chop them into chips. These are dark chocolate, and sweetened w/ coconut crystals.