Almond Flour Brownies – Super Gooey! (paleo option)

These almond flour brownies are just as delicious as traditional gooey brownies but are made entirely with almond flour and can easily be made paleo and dairy-free. They’re also super easy to make!

The same is also true of my almond flour banana muffins that I just posted. Definitely check those out after making these brownies. ;)

Together with my paleo chocolate chip cookies, my gluten-free brownies recipe have been one of my most popular recipes over the years. I have three different gluten-free flour options listed on that recipe (plus whole wheat flour for gluten-tolerating people) but readers wanted more.

So I came up with these coconut flour brownies (be sure to check out my favorite cookies, these coconut flour cookies, if you love coconut flour!).

These almond flour brownies are just as delicious as traditional gooey brownies but are made entirely with almond flour and can easily be made paleo and dairy-free. Super easy to make!

But that still wasn’t enough. So here’s another! Brownies with almond flour. And it’s the last one. 5 flour options are enough! ;)

I think I’ve now got everyone covered, at least from the flour perspective – you can choose from plain gluten-free flour, whole grain gluten-free flours (buckwheat + teff), a grain-free + nut-free flour (coconut flour) and now a grain-free nut flour version.

These almond flour brownies are just as delicious as traditional gooey brownies but are made entirely with almond flour and can easily be made paleo and dairy-free. Super easy to make!

Which flour is the best?

If you’re wondering which version to make, you can choose whichever one you have the flour for. They all taste the same and have the same texture.

If you’ve got them all, the coconut flour version is the cheapest. The original recipe, with teff, buckwheat or a GF 1:1 baking flour, is in the middle, and these almond flour brownies are the most expensive to make.

They call for 1 1/3 cups (133 grams) of almond flour so these brownies don’t cost a fortune. They’re definitely cheaper than some other healthy brownie recipes that call for a cup of almond butter, half a cup of maple syrup, and so on.

These almond flour brownies are just as delicious as traditional gooey brownies but are made entirely with almond flour and can easily be made paleo and dairy-free. Super easy to make!

I have nothing against those brownies and am working on such a version myself. :)

Can I make these eggless?

I’ve tried egg replacers in the original version, the coconut flour version, and the below gluten-free brownies with almond flour. They’re all disasters.

Flax eggs, chia eggs and powdered egg replacers haven’t worked. The brownies were super oily.

These almond flour brownies are just as delicious as traditional gooey brownies but are made entirely with almond flour and can easily be made paleo and dairy-free. Super easy to make!

The recipe needed a lot of reworking, but I came up with a vegan version! Check it out here → paleo vegan brownies.

If you need a chocolaty vegan dessert recipe now, check out my kladdkaka (Swedish sticky chocolate cake), vegan chocolate cake, vegan chocolate ice cream or vegan chocolate cheesecake. All are either gluten-free or paleo!

I think that’s it from me. I’ve answered questions about every single ingredient down below!

If you want more almond flour recipes, try my almond flour chocolate chip cookies that I posted recently or these amazing mini cheesecakes.

These almond flour brownies are just as delicious as traditional gooey brownies but are made entirely with almond flour and can easily be made paleo and dairy-free. Super easy to make!

Other questions about these almond flour brownies?

  • Can I use something instead of almond flour?

    Almond flour is only really interchangeable with other nut flours so cashew or hazelnut meal might work, but the texture likely wouldn’t be exactly the same as the fat content of those flours are different.

    I’ve never used almond meal in these but think it’d work fine.

  • Can I use homemade almond flour?

    I don’t recommend it. It’s impossible to make it as fine as store-bought almond flour. If it’s not finely ground, the brownies are likely to be greasy.

  • Do I have to use Dutch-process cocoa powder?

    No, but they won’t be as chocolaty and might be cakier. Or they could totally fail (but I don’t think they would). The type of cocoa powder actually plays a big role in some recipes!

  • Are all cocoa powders gluten-free?

    Cocoa powder is naturally gluten-free, but read Is Cocoa Powder Gluten-free? for more info on brands that are tested and labeled as gluten-free! You can also read specifically about Hershey’s here → Is Hershey’s Gluten-free?

  • Can I use something instead of coconut oil or butter?

    Those are the only two I’ve tried. One commenter (thanks, Na!) said they used ghee with success. People have also said that they’ve used olive oil in the original version but I haven’t tried it. You would use the same amount.

  • Do they taste like coconut?

    Not if you use refined coconut oil. They taste 100% like regular, super gooey traditional brownies.

  • These almond flour brownies are just as delicious as traditional gooey brownies but are made entirely with almond flour and can easily be made paleo and dairy-free. Super easy to make!

  • Can I use something instead of coconut sugar / granulated sugar?

    Subbing in a liquid sweetener won’t work. There’s no liquid to reduce to make up for the added liquid, so it’d make the brownies cakey or possibly a liquidy mess. Other granulated sweeteners like maple sugar would probably work.

    I have tried making these with keto sweeteners and the oil totally separated. And they were inedible. So I don’t recommend experimenting! I hope to someday post a keto brownie recipe.

  • Can I reduce the sugar?

    There’s been a lot of talk about this on the original recipe. People saying that they reduce the sugar to basically nothing and they’re still gooey. But that’s not possible. Or we must have differing opinions of what gooey means. The less sugar you add, the cakier and less gooey they are. They might also not hold together as well because sugar is a binder.

    You could probably knock off 1/4 cup of sugar but don’t be surprised if they don’t have the perfect texture you see in the photos.

  • These almond flour brownies are just as delicious as traditional gooey brownies but are made entirely with almond flour and can easily be made paleo and dairy-free. Super easy to make!

  • What can I use instead of the eggs?

    I’ve tried egg replacements so many times and failed. The recipe needed a bit of reworking to make it vegan but here it is → paleo vegan brownies

  • Do I have to use the chocolate chips?

    Nope! They’re sweet enough without. I just like them in my brownies. You could also top them off with my favorite paleo chocolate fudge frosting.

  • Can I double this brownie recipe?

    Yes! Use a 9″x13″. I didn’t write down the baking time but one reviewer (thanks Melissa!) has done it and said you need 37 minutes. Her daughter also doubled them and confirmed this. :D But all ovens are different so keep an eye on them!

If you try this almond flour brownie recipe, I’d love to hear how they come out!

These almond flour brownies are just as delicious as traditional brownies but are made entirely with almond flour, are paleo, dairy-free and super easy to make!

Almond Flour Brownies (paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free)

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Almond Flour Brownies – Super Gooey! (paleo option)
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  • Yield: 16 brownies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups (133 grams) finely ground blanched almond flour (this is called ground almonds in many countries)
  • 3/4 cup (86 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted if lumpy
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (196 grams) refined coconut oil, melted (you can use unrefined if you don't mind the coconut taste) or butter for a non-paleo version if you can have dairy
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) coconut sugar - it's best to weigh this! (granulated sugar for a non-paleo version)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large (50 grams each, out of shell) eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (128 grams) chopped semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chocolate chips (make sure to use paleo chocolate, if needed)
  • mini chocolate chips on top

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line an 8"×8" (20cmx20cm) pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter or coconut oil, sugar, and vanilla extract. Once combined, add the eggs one at a time, and stir just until combined (don't use a hand mixer like in the video!).
  4. Add the dry mixture to the wet and stir just until almost no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix! Fold in 3/4 cup (128 grams) chocolate chunks.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake for 23 minutes. The brownies will puff up a little bit and may crack a little bit around the edges and the top will appear dry and crisp (not at all wet). When you remove it from the oven and tilt the pan, it may appear to move a little but shouldn't look super jiggly. A toothpick inserted into the center will come out wet. A toothpick inserted into the sides will come out with some moist crumbs on it, but not totally raw batter. The brownies will continue to bake as they sit in the pan and will firm up as they cool.
  7. Let cool completely and cut into squares. Cover and store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for 5 days. They get firmer and have a great texture from the fridge! They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • There is no need to use a hand mixer like in the video! The videographer made a mistake with that but it didn't actually have an effect on these brownies - they were still super gooey. Normally with brownies, you don't ever want to use a mixer because overmixing leads to bad brownies. It didn't matter here because these are grain-free brownies and there's no gluten to overmix.
  • If you're very sensitive to gluten and unsure of what brand of chocolate chips are safe, check out → Are Chocolate Chips Gluten-free?

Recipe by  | www.texanerin.com

These almond flour brownies are just as delicious as traditional gooey brownies but are made entirely with almond flour and can easily be made paleo and dairy-free. Super easy to make!
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  • S
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    June 20, 2022 @ 11:18 pm

    Made these for Father’s Day, so my GF daughter-in-law could enjoy dessert, too. Everyone enjoyed them! I used regular sugar but reduced to 200 gr. – IMO these were still gooey…. and so delish! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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    • Erin replies to S
      September 6, 2022 @ 11:09 am

      I’m sorry for just now seeing your comment! A bunch of nice comments were in spam for some strange reason. That was so nice of you to make something your daughter-in-law could eat! I’m glad that they were still gooey with 200 grams of sugar. Thanks for your feedback and sorry again for just now seeing it!

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  • Jennifer says
    June 7, 2022 @ 1:38 pm

    I only have stevia/erythritol – how much do I use?

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    • Erin replies to Jennifer
      June 9, 2022 @ 7:03 am

      I’m sorry for just now seeing your question! Hopefully, you found the answer in the post where it says, “Can I use something instead of coconut sugar / granulated sugar?” If not, the answer is you can’t. They don’t work here.

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  • Gabriela says
    May 8, 2022 @ 10:49 pm

    Hi, I don’t have coconut oil. Can I use olive oil? Would it be the same measurement?

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    • Erin replies to Gabriela
      May 11, 2022 @ 11:14 am

      I’m sorry for just now seeing this! Hopefully you found the answer in the questions section. :) People have also said that they’ve used olive oil in the original version but I haven’t tried it. You would use the same amount.

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  • Sherene says
    April 27, 2022 @ 3:58 pm

    I made this great texture but it is a bit bitter. I do not have enough coconut sugar, only have about 280gram & I did not sprinkle the top with chocolate. Erin could it be I over bake that is why bitter? Can I use brown sugar instead?

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    • Erin replies to Sherene
      May 3, 2022 @ 12:16 pm

      Hi! Twenty grams shouldn’t have made a big difference. These brownies are pretty sweet and shouldn’t be at all bitter. Even without the chocolate on top, they’re sweet enough. If you overbaked it, it would be dry, but shouldn’t change the sweetness level. You can use brown sugar. Did you use a scale? I’m thinking maybe you used too much cocoa powder. Or did you use cacao powder? That’s more bitter than cocoa powder.

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  • Ana Bertero says
    April 27, 2022 @ 5:29 am

    I haven’t made the brownies yet and may try a vegan version with baking soda and apple cider vinegar as the egg substitute. I once tried that for Bob’s Redmill almond cake recipe and it actually turned out great. Thanks so much for sharing so many yummy recipes!

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    • Erin replies to Ana Bertero
      April 27, 2022 @ 9:41 am

      I’m a bit late (so sorry!), but I wouldn’t recommend that! Vegan egg subs are tricky in brownie recipes. I have a vegan version of this recipe here: paleo vegan brownies. I hope you’ll enjoy them if you try them out! :)

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  • Kristi says
    April 24, 2022 @ 3:44 am

    I have gotten absolutely fabulous reviews from guests that have tried this recipe. All agreed these are the best brownies they have had. Perfect moisture. Chewy if refrigerated. Perfect Everytime. I do sub butter for coconut oil. Thanks so much!

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    • Erin replies to Kristi
      April 27, 2022 @ 9:42 am

      You’re welcome! And wow, I love that everyone thinks they’re the best brownies. That is so nice to hear! Thanks a bunch for your great feedback. :)

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  • Alexis says
    January 29, 2022 @ 10:39 pm

    Making these right now for our friend that is gluten, soy and dairy free. Excited to see how they turn out!

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    • Erin replies to Alexis
      January 31, 2022 @ 7:39 pm

      I hope that they worked out well and that your friend enjoyed them! That was so nice of you to make them something they could eat. :)

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      • Alexis replies to Erin
        March 17, 2022 @ 6:44 pm

        They turned out amazing. The whole family and our friend loved them. My husband brags about them to his colleagues and I’m making some tonight for his martial arts instructor. Thanks for an amazing recipe.

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  • Kate K.
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    January 28, 2022 @ 11:32 pm

    Sooo Good! Holy moly. Husband loves them too, couldn’t believe they were paleo, and asked me to make more for his birthday (today). I ran out of coconut sugar and vanilla extract, giving them a try with white sugar and almond extract instead. Amazing with a scoop of halo top vanilla ice cream on top!

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    • Erin replies to Kate K.
      January 29, 2022 @ 7:47 am

      Oh, yay! I’m so glad that you both enjoyed them and I hope your husband had a happy, happy birthday! :D Thanks for your feedback.

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  • Jess says
    January 20, 2022 @ 1:40 am

    Baked for double the time and they were still way too gooey. I followed the recipe exactly and yes my oven works ;)

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    • Erin replies to Jess
      January 20, 2022 @ 9:16 am

      Nobody has said that they’re too gooey (in a negative way) so I’m guessing there’s an issue with ingredients. Brands can vary a lot! What kind of almond flour did you use? If you didn’t use finely ground almond flour, then the almond flour won’t absorb the oil as it should and your brownies won’t bake up properly. They’d be too gooey. If you used finely ground almond flour, followed the recipe exactly, and didn’t make any kind of subs/changes whatsoever (like XL eggs instead of L or a smaller pan), then I’m not sure what the issue could be. I hope they were at least edible!

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  • Susan Pederson
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    January 19, 2022 @ 10:00 pm

    I ran out of coconut sugar awhile back, and have been substituting maple syrup instead (about 1/3 less than required amount of coconut sugar) and add slightly more almond flour, but not much more, and I leave out the chocolate chips, an they are still the most amazing gluten free brownies I have ever had.

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    • Erin replies to Susan Pederson
      January 20, 2022 @ 9:17 am

      Oh, wow! I like that you found a way to sweeten them with maple. I’ll have to try that! Thanks so much for the tip. I’m really glad that you like them so much! :)

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  • Jill says
    January 18, 2022 @ 11:24 pm

    Hi me again! The only thing that i was thinking about is, would it be possible to switch the coconut sugar for erythritol? I’ll try it I wanna know. 🔥
    I just try to go without sugar.
    But if it doesn’t work I won’t hesitate to make them again with coconut sugar haha.

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    • Erin replies to Jill
      January 19, 2022 @ 12:46 pm

      I really wouldn’t recommend it. I’ve tried keto sweeteners in my brownie recipes so many times and the results were always just terrible. The coconut oil separates and rises to the top of the brownies during baking. It’s awful. :/ I’m working on a keto version, though!

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  • Jill says
    January 18, 2022 @ 11:15 pm

    Well… these are delicious! God. Really. No words. Thank you SO much! Combining the ingredients and see the moisture was already so satisfying on it’s own. 💕

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    • Erin replies to Jill
      January 19, 2022 @ 12:45 pm

      I’m so happy that you enjoyed them! Thanks for your feedback. :) I’m glad just mixing them together was even satisfying. :D

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  • Sue
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    January 16, 2022 @ 10:16 pm

    I’ve been making these weekly with a few modifications. I usually skip the chips and I replace two tablespoons of the almond flour with tapioca flour, which gives it an even crunchier top crust and gooier texture. I use maple sugar to make them low fodmap. The most recent batch used roasted peanut oil, which gave it an absolutely exquisite flavor. I’ve also made a batch with a large splog of coffee flavoring and sunflower oil that were also delightful. They’re my favorite bedtime snack, microwaved for 30 seconds. Thanks for the amazing recipe!

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    • Erin replies to Sue
      January 19, 2022 @ 1:02 pm

      You’re welcome! I’m glad that you’ve been enjoying them so much. :) I’m intrigued by your tapioca tip! I will absolutely have to try that. Coffee flavoring also sounds amazing! Thanks a ton for your feedback. :)

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  • Mia
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    January 1, 2022 @ 6:14 pm

    I went through a phase where my son and I would bake these twice a week (at least) until I realized danger danger pummelig sein awaits! Naja, now we make them a few times a month and love them every time. My son calls them „candy sprinkle brownies“ because we top them with candy coated chocolates and sprinkles. This is my go to dessert to bring when we are invited somewhere. No one believes they are gluten free. I was describing these to a US friend and called them porno and had to explain that if something tastes especially delicious, then in Germany you can call it porno 😂Schmeckt absolut herrlich!

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  • Ida says
    December 30, 2021 @ 4:34 am

    Just made them.. they are delicious

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    • Erin replies to Ida
      January 19, 2022 @ 12:47 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks for your feedback and sorry for just now seeing it. :)

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  • Elise
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    November 6, 2021 @ 4:34 am

    Amazing – made today for visitors who are GF and DF – everybody loved them. Curious is anyone has worked out the nutritional factors yet. I am attempting keto and for sure the coconut sugar is not keto friendly. There is probably a substitute but not sure the texture or the flavour would be the same.

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    • Erin replies to Elise
      January 19, 2022 @ 12:53 pm

      I feel like a big doof for just now seeing your messages, sorry! (I just answered the other one about chocolate) I really wouldn’t recommend using a keto sweetener. I’ve tried keto sweeteners in my brownie recipes so many times and the results were always just terrible. The coconut oil separates and rises to the top of the brownies during baking. It’s awful. :/ I’m working on a keto version, though! About the nutritional factors – I don’t have that info but you could use this recipe analyzer for the nutritional profile. :) I’m sorry I’m not very helpful! I’m really happy that you enjoyed them, though. Thanks a bunch for your comments!

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  • May says
    October 18, 2021 @ 2:42 am

    Hi – these are amazing brownies and I made them exactly how you did but without the chocolate chips etc and I also then made it with monk fruit sweetener to cut out the sugar out and make it sugar free! It turned out great! I used hersheys dark cocoa! And for the monk fruit sweetener I used Lakanto brand but only needed 1 cup since it becomes too sweet otherwise !

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    • Erin replies to May
      January 19, 2022 @ 1:00 pm

      I’m really glad that your sugar-free version worked out well! I’ve tried them with Lakanto and didn’t like them at all. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. 😆 Thanks for the tip and for your comment! I’m so sorry I just now saw it. I have an issue with my spam filter I can’t figure out. :/

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  • Jess
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    October 5, 2021 @ 12:47 am

    These brownies are going to be my go to recipe from now on. Absolutely amazing! I don’t even miss my favorite boxed Ghirardelli double chocolate mix!!! My husband and three boys love them too and if you knew how picky they are with their brownies, you would know how much of a compliment that is!

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    • Erin replies to Jess
      January 19, 2022 @ 12:55 pm

      Hi Jess! I’m terribly sorry for just now seeing this. This is something wrong with my spam filter I can’t seem to fix. 😕 I’m super happy that these will be your new go-to! How awesome that you don’t miss Ghiradelli anymore. Yay! Thanks a ton for your feedback. :) I really appreciate it!

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  • Jessica says
    October 3, 2021 @ 9:44 am

    This recipe is so quick and easy to throw together!
    It’s my father in law’s birthday, and I wanted to make him something special as he’s gluten-free. They’re baking their last few minutes as we speak!😍
    I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to bring them to him tomorrow!
    Thanks so much for sharing such a lovely little recipe ☺️
    I’ll try to get on and let you know how they turn out.

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    • Erin replies to Jessica
      October 4, 2021 @ 11:49 am

      I hope that he had a great birthday and that you all enjoyed the brownies! How nice of you to bake something special for him. :) Thanks so much for your comment!

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  • Martine says
    September 12, 2021 @ 11:14 pm

    Could baking chocolate, such as Ghiradelli bittersweet bar, be substituted for cocoa powder?

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    • Erin replies to Martine
      September 14, 2021 @ 9:15 am

      No, sorry. The recipe would have to be reworked. :/

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  • Tayla shannon says
    September 2, 2021 @ 12:52 pm

    Thankyou so much for sharing, this is a hit in my house. Instead of topping with chocolate chips I top with almond flakes and it is my favourite! Better than any traditional brownie I’ve had!

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    • Erin replies to Tayla shannon
      October 4, 2021 @ 11:52 am

      I’m so happy you like them better than traditional brownies! That is just great. :) And sorry for just now seeing your lovely comment. 🤦‍♀️ I have an issue with my spam filter that I can’t seem to fix. Thanks a bunch for your feedback!

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      • Jill replies to Erin
        January 18, 2022 @ 11:18 pm

        I prefer them over traditional brownies as well!

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        • Erin replies to Jill
          January 19, 2022 @ 12:45 pm

          Woohoo! I love to hear that. Thanks!

  • Lisa
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    August 3, 2021 @ 10:29 pm

    These are delicious. I do not add the chocolate chips nor the chocolate chunks. This is gooey enough!

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    • Erin replies to Lisa
      August 7, 2021 @ 6:56 am

      I agree! They’re definitely gooey. :D Thanks a ton for your feedback! I’m so happy that you enjoyed them.

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      • Elise replies to Erin
        November 4, 2021 @ 11:27 pm

        Good to hear that they were delish omitting the choc and choc chips – need mine to be dairy free and semi sweet choc has milk. Will make them right now:)

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        • Erin replies to Elise
          January 19, 2022 @ 12:50 pm

          I’m sorry for just now seeing this! Semi-sweet chocolate actually shouldn’t have milk in it. It of course can have milk in it, but it’s not at all necessary and there are loads of dairy-free brands. :) I wrote more about it here – Are Chocolate Chips Vegan?

  • Neha C Grover
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    July 23, 2021 @ 8:41 am

    Hello, iam Neha from India, these Brownies are a Total Hit 🤩 simply love them, I wanted to know if you could tell me how many calories they have? Will be very helpful. Thank you.

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    • Erin replies to Neha C Grover
      August 7, 2021 @ 7:45 am

      Hello Neha from India! :) I’m sorry for just now seeing your question. I don’t have that info but you could use this recipe analyzer for the nutritional profile. Thanks a ton for your feedback! I’m really happy that you like the brownies.

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  • Sonia Constanza Holz says
    June 9, 2021 @ 6:53 pm

    This is an amazing recipe! The brownies are absolutely fantastic. I followed your instructions, and the results were very nice. Thank you 🥰!

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    • Erin replies to Sonia Constanza Holz
      October 4, 2021 @ 11:58 am

      You’re welcome! I’m glad that you liked them. :) Also, I’m sorry for just now seeing your comment. It was in spam for some reason. :/ Thanks for your comment!

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  • Theresa says
    June 7, 2021 @ 10:18 pm

    Hi made these brownies for my boules friends , as I doubled the recipe can I freeze the ones that are left.

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    • Erin replies to Theresa
      October 4, 2021 @ 11:57 am

      I’m so sorry for just now seeing your question! I have an issue with my spam filter and can’t seem to fix it. Yes, they can be frozen for up to 3 months. I hope that your friends enjoyed them!

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  • Angela
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    June 6, 2021 @ 7:28 am

    Thank you, this is the best brownie I ever tryed or made. I used less sugar 300g seemed to much and it come up perfect.

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    • Erin replies to Angela
      June 6, 2021 @ 4:58 pm

      I’m so glad that you enjoyed the brownies! How much sugar did you use? Thanks for your feedback! :)

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  • Emi says
    June 1, 2021 @ 4:08 am

    Tried this recipe with butter and cane sugar – it turned out amazing!! Yum!! Thank you!

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    • Erin replies to Emi
      June 6, 2021 @ 5:02 pm

      You’re welcome! I’m so glad that you enjoyed the brownies! Thanks a ton for your comment. :)

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  • J-Cobb-herbalist
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    May 31, 2021 @ 5:07 pm

    These are SOOOOO good! I did have to bake them for 10 minutes longer or else they would have been soupy.

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    • Erin replies to J-Cobb-herbalist
      June 6, 2021 @ 5:02 pm

      I’m happy you thought they were so good! :D Thanks for your comment!

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  • Diego says
    May 29, 2021 @ 7:27 pm

    Not sure what’s going on with my oven. Bought ingredients per recipe and followed measurements (used scale/grams) but toothpick from sides was still wet and center completely runny. Ended up leaving in extra 10!! Gave up and took them out. Hope they are cooked through and work out. Smells delicious.

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    • Erin replies to Diego
      June 6, 2021 @ 5:04 pm

      I’m sorry for just now seeing your comment! I hope that the brownies came out well. Was your almond flour finely ground? If not, that could explain why your brownies were too runny. Some of the other commenters have said that the baking time is perfect and others have said that they need an extra 10 minutes. I’m not quite sure why!

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    • Jaylene replies to Diego
      January 10, 2022 @ 4:01 am

      I had to do it for an extra 25 minutes but I think my oven is just old! Came out amazing though!

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      • Erin replies to Jaylene
        January 19, 2022 @ 12:48 pm

        Any oven’s temp could be off! Or it could just be that you like your brownies cakeier and less fudgy. :) I’m so glad that they worked well! Thanks for your feedback.

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  • Ash says
    May 23, 2021 @ 1:36 am

    I ❤️ making these brownies at home!! My mum loves them and they’re so healthy and EASY to make!!- especially if u are a kid ;) tysm for this recipe!! :D

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    • Erin replies to Ash
      June 6, 2021 @ 5:05 pm

      I’m so glad that you’ve been enjoying the brownies and don’t find them too difficult to make! I’m sorry for just now seeing your feedback. Thanks a ton for your nice comment!

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  • Ash
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    May 23, 2021 @ 1:33 am

    I LOVE making these at home all the time!!!b My mum loves them and they’re so healthy and easy to make if you’re a kid :D {and let’s not forget DELICIOUS} tysm for this recipe have a wonderful day! :)

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  • Julianne
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    May 10, 2021 @ 2:41 am

    These turned out absolutely sensational. I used vegan margarine to make them dairy free. They were scarfed down! I also used a mini muffin tin and baked for 18 minutes. Let them cool for about 10 in the pan and they were absolute perfection. Thank you so much for your time testing so many recipes. You are truly so appreciated! My GF family member loved them – and so did everyone else!

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    • Erin replies to Julianne
      June 6, 2021 @ 5:27 pm

      I’m really glad to hear that they were scarfed down, even by the non-GF people! A mini muffin pan is such a great idea. Thanks for the tip and for your appreciation of the time it takes to recipe test. :D I really appreciate your nice comment and so sorry for my slow reply! The last 3 months have not been good but I’m back to work now. :)

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  • Karen Harradine
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    May 7, 2021 @ 2:37 pm

    Hi Erin, this is the first recipe I have made from your website. I am Paleo, can’t do Keto because of digestive issues I have with dairy and Stevia-like sweeteners. The brownies are utterly delicious! I cut down on the amount of sugar and added in half a cup desiccated coconut as I didn’t have enough chocolate in the house. I also used 90% dark chocolate which gave the brownies a wonderful, slightly bitter (which I like) rich chocolate taste. I definitely will be making more recipes from your website!

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    • Erin replies to Karen Harradine
      June 6, 2021 @ 5:43 pm

      Hi Karen! I’m really sorry for just now seeing your nice comment. I haven’t really been working the last 3 months (everything was pre-scheduled) but I’m back to it today and was glad to see your comment. :) I also don’t do keto because of digestive issues with the sweeteners! I’ve posted a few keto recipes because people keep asking me to convert my most popular recipes but I am not a fan of the sweeteners. It’s great to know that adding some coconut works well in this recipe. I hope that you’ve found some other recipes that you like! Sorry again for just now replying to you. I really appreciate your kind words!

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  • Lex says
    April 25, 2021 @ 11:52 am

    I doubled this recipe and it was a hit! You couldn’t tell it was made from almond flour which is known to create dry crumbly pastries. The amount of VCO was craaazy overflowing (and expensive) but it made the brownies fudgy. I can’t stomach the amount of coconut sugar when doubled so I used 200g less. Right after I removed it from my airfryer (yes not an oven!), the brownies were bubbling crazy from so much VCO. I doubled the recipe so my portions were very thick so I had to cook it longer. Total cooking time in airfryer: 60min. First 40 mins, pan was tented with foil. Placed it back bec still too soft for me. Next 20 mins, I removed the foil to make the top a bit crunchy. I ran out of eggs and used chia eggs instead. It came out great even though recipe said you can’t go eggless 😉! First time trying this recipe and I tweaked it so much lol but brownies came out fudgy, thick with crunchy (not hard) top layer.

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    • Erin replies to Lex
      April 25, 2021 @ 12:29 pm

      I’m glad that you enjoyed them! :) The reason why the oil was bubbling at the top was because you reduced the sugar. I’ve reduced the sugar before and that’s what happened to me. I’ve also tried making them with chia eggs (without making other changes), and the oil also bubbles at the top when doing that. Just an hour ago, I published the vegan version of these brownies (these paleo vegan brownies) and it uses chia eggs. Just using chia eggs didn’t have the correct texture so I had to rework the entire recipe. Definitely check them out if you want to use chia eggs again. :) Thanks for your feedback!

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  • kayagee
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    April 23, 2021 @ 4:16 am

    This was my first attempt at using almond flour, and it was a great success! I added nuts and baked for 27 minutes. The recipe is definitely a keeper!

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    • Erin replies to kayagee
      April 26, 2021 @ 12:32 pm

      I’m so glad that you enjoyed them! Nuts sound like a delicious addition. Thanks a bunch for your feedback. :)

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  • Linda says
    April 17, 2021 @ 2:35 am

    I used cacao as I didn’t have cocoa, so mine are a little bitter. Also used 200g of soft brown sugar as I didn’t have coconut sugar, perfect texture and not too sweet.

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    • Erin replies to Linda
      April 26, 2021 @ 12:33 pm

      I’m glad that they worked out well with cacao! Thanks for the tip. :)

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  • ☆~B•R•O•O•K•E~☆
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    April 15, 2021 @ 11:43 pm

    These are SOOOOO GOOD, so good I am making it for my mom’s birthday! I always love making thses,especially cause there so easy too! ❤👌🎁🎂🟫

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    • Erin replies to ☆~B•R•O•O•K•E~☆
      April 26, 2021 @ 12:34 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad that you’ve made them more than once, and I hope that your mom loved them and that she had a happy birthday! :) Thanks for your comment and sorry for my slow reply.

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  • Rebecca Drescher says
    March 31, 2021 @ 3:28 pm

    These brownies should be ILLEGAL!! I made them yesterday for Passover, and they are such a hit! I actually used Safflower Oil because I didn’t have coconut, and baked them 5-10 minutes longer. They were so fudgy and incredible. I will definitely be using this recipe every year for Passover and honestly probably year round as well!

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    • Erin replies to Rebecca Drescher
      April 26, 2021 @ 12:37 pm

      I’m sorry for just now seeing your nice comment! I’m really glad that the brownies were a big hit. It’s great to know that safflower oil works well. Thanks for the tip and for your feedback! :)

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  • Meg levy says
    March 30, 2021 @ 6:22 am

    So yummy!! I was skeptical once I pulled them out because they were super wiggly.. but You’re right! Once you let them completely cool they get more firm. I added walnuts to mine 😋 thanks for this!

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    • Erin replies to Meg levy
      March 31, 2021 @ 10:48 am

      Haha. Thank you for listening to me and not keeping them in there for an hour and waiting for them to firm up, which they don’t do in the oven. 😂 You’re welcome for the recipe and thank you for your comment!

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  • Taylor says
    March 18, 2021 @ 1:30 am

    So, I make a double batch of these every single week! I use swerve granulated sweetener and Lily’s chips to make them keto friendly! Also, because I’m currently nursing, I add 1/8 cup brewers yeast, 1/2 cup ground flax seed meal, and an extra 1/4 cup of water for some super amazing low carb lactation brownies! Also, country crock vegan butter works in place of coconut oil. Everyone loves them!!! You can’t even taste the brewers yeast! My double batch needs 24 minutes to bake.

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    • Erin replies to Taylor
      April 26, 2021 @ 12:39 pm

      I’m so sorry for just now seeing this! It was stuck in spam for some dumb reason. :/ And wow, I love how you’ve made your own lactation version! How cool that you can’t even taste the brewer’s yeast. Thanks a bunch for the tip! Also, do you use the same amount of Swerve? Thanks a bunch for your great review and sorry again!

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  • Mistie says
    March 15, 2021 @ 11:34 pm

    Best recipe yet !! Amazing brownies

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    • Erin replies to Mistie
      April 25, 2021 @ 12:24 pm

      Hello! I’m so glad that you enjoyed them! Thanks for your comment (and sorry for just now seeing it!).

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  • Teresa Blais says
    February 25, 2021 @ 6:07 pm

    These were the best paleo brownies we’ve ever had. Thank you so much!

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    • Erin replies to Teresa Blais
      March 3, 2021 @ 10:32 am

      You’re welcome! I’m so glad that you enjoyed them! Thanks a ton for your feedback. :)

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      • Norma Hover replies to Erin
        March 7, 2021 @ 4:30 pm

        Can I put the brownies back in the oven to cook longer even if they have cooled completely? There still to wet

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  • Rachel says
    February 15, 2021 @ 9:48 pm

    Do you know how many calories per brownie? Thanks :)

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    • Erin replies to Rachel
      February 18, 2021 @ 6:20 am

      I don’t have that info but you could use this recipe analyzer for the nutritional profile. :)

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  • Kelley says
    February 15, 2021 @ 4:33 am

    Hey! These were yummy. I used Swerve (half granulated/have brown sugar because that’s what I had) so the texture was slightly different than yours and no crackle on top, but delicious and does not taste grain free. Your measurements are spot on!

    Curious how long you consider “completed cooled.” I have noticed that brownies set quite a bit as they cool and am curious what the correct amount of time is. Thanks again!

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    • Erin replies to Kelley
      February 19, 2021 @ 10:00 am

      Hello! When I say, “Let cool completely and cut into squares,” I just mean to let it cool all the way. Once it’s no longer warm, you can cut them. You can cut them earlier but they’re really gooey. The exact time depends on the temperature of your kitchen, the type of pan you used, and how you let them cool (on a cooling rack, on the stove, etc.). I’m glad you enjoyed them and that your sugar sub worked well. :)

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  • Luz María says
    February 13, 2021 @ 12:26 am

    I am
    Curious,
    The brownies cooled down and it is very liquidy still at the center. Should I cook them longer?

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    • Erin replies to Luz María
      February 19, 2021 @ 10:04 am

      I’m so sorry for just now seeing this! I just found it with a ton of comments mixed in with the spam. :( Hopefully, you saw this in the recipe: “The brownies will continue to bake as they sit in the pan and will firm up as they cool.” And “a toothpick inserted into the sides will come out with some moist crumbs on it, but not totally raw batter.” So if it was 100% liquidy, then they weren’t ready, but if a toothpick inserted into the side came out with moist crumbs but no raw batter, they were ready. :) I hope that they worked out in the end! Sorry again about my slow reply.

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      • Jan replies to Erin
        March 7, 2021 @ 2:21 am

        Hey there! I had my brownies in for initally 40 mins and they were still liquid in the middle after cooling completely so i cut the finished edges off and baked for an additional 30 and they are just done. I am so surprised at the difference between my experience and the recipe!

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        • Erin replies to Jan
          March 7, 2021 @ 8:43 pm

          Hello! Have you made sure that your oven is running correctly? I’ve made these a ton of times and 20 minutes is the correct baking time. There are also some commenters on the first page of comments who confirmed that 20 minutes is the right amount of time, so it’s not just me. ;) Did you follow the recipe exactly? Use XL eggs? Make any changes at all? I hope they were still yummy, at least! :)

  • Fal says
    February 3, 2021 @ 5:06 pm

    These are amazing texture and taste, really simple to mix, but waaaaaay too oily!!!! Eek.
    Is 196 grams of coconut oil a typo? Because 3/4 cup is 96 grams and then you said add 2 tbsps, so im assuming the recipe was meant to say 96 grams and not 196??

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    • Erin replies to Fal
      February 3, 2021 @ 5:13 pm

      Hello! No, the way I make them and all the other reviewers have made them is with 196 grams. 1 tablespoon of coconut oil is 14 grams, making 3/4 cup 168 grams, not 96. Add 2 tablespoons and that makes 196 grams. So it’s definitely correct. Did you make any subs to the recipe? Perhaps use a different or smaller amount of sugar? Because that would explain why they were oily.

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      • Fal replies to Erin
        February 3, 2021 @ 6:53 pm

        I did everything according to the recipe except used granulated sugar. Aside from the oily part they were perfect so will less coconut oil or even use butter next time and see if theres any difference.

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        • Fal replies to Fal
          February 3, 2021 @ 8:27 pm

          Ok just did the recipe but used butter instead of coconut oil, and used granulated sugar in place of coconut sugar. HEAVEN!
          Will give coconut sugar a try next time

        • Erin replies to Fal
          February 19, 2021 @ 12:37 pm

          I’m sorry for my slow reply! I’m glad that you found a way that works. :) I’d recommend using a scale if you didn’t the first time. With coconut oil, they’re definitely not oily so something must have gone wrong. Thanks for coming back to let me know the outcome!

  • Nicole and Mary
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    January 27, 2021 @ 11:12 pm

    This is so good. I ordered a bunch of almond flour and wanted to use some so it doesn’t go bad and these are so yummy I’ll save this recipe for later.

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    • Erin replies to Nicole and Mary
      January 30, 2021 @ 7:02 am

      I hope that you’ll enjoy them! I’d love to hear the outcome. :)

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  • Holly says
    January 27, 2021 @ 8:42 am

    I made these with Bob’s Redmill egg replacer and they were DELICIOUS! Best brownies I’ve ever had (vegan or not). I love a gooey brownie, and these were absolutely transcendent! Plus, you can taste the batter. I had salmonella, and trust me, you don’t want to risk that by eating raw eggs.
    Thank you for the recipe! Sooooo amazing!!!

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    • Erin replies to Holly
      January 30, 2021 @ 7:04 am

      You’re welcome! I’m so glad that you enjoyed them! Did you use 3 eggs made with egg replacer? Was it their GF / Vegan egg replacer? I’m shocked that that worked! I’ll have to try this. Thanks a ton for your feedback!

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  • Trisha A says
    January 24, 2021 @ 2:32 pm

    These were super yums and tasted exactly like my regular brownies! If i were to make one without using any type of sugar, can you recommend a substitute that would work? Many thanks!

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    • Erin replies to Trisha A
      January 30, 2021 @ 7:05 am

      I’m so glad that you enjoyed them! Thanks for letting me know. :) Like I mentioned in the questions section, I haven’t been successful with a sugar-free version. :/ I’d recommend finding a recipe that’s already sugar-free. Sorry about that!

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  • Amy
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    January 18, 2021 @ 12:40 pm

    These brownies are awesome! I used applesauce in place of the oil in an attempt to make them “healthier.” I needed to bake them for a little while longer, but they turned out great. Exactly the kind of fudgy brownie I love. Thank you for a great recipe!

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    • Erin replies to Amy
      January 20, 2021 @ 6:13 am

      Oh, wow, I’m surprised that that worked! Did you use the same amount (so 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp)? Were they as fudgy as the ones in the photos or a bit cakeier? I’ve love to try it out. Thanks a bunch for your feedback!

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      • Amy Kirk replies to Erin
        January 20, 2021 @ 12:47 pm

        I did use the same amount. They were fudgy – not cakey at all. So good!

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        • Erin replies to Amy Kirk
          January 20, 2021 @ 4:25 pm

          Wow, amazing! Totally trying this. Thanks a ton! :)

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