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coconut flour brownies topped with colorful sprinkles, cut into squares

Coconut Flour Brownies (paleo and super fudgy!)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 brownies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
These coconut flour brownies are super fudgy and are also paleo, grain-free and dairy-free! Topped with chocolate fudge frosting.

Ingredients

For the brownies:

  • 1 1/3 cups (266 grams) coconut sugar or granulated white sugar for non-paleo
  • 1/3 cup (43 grams) coconut flour
  • 3/4 cup (86 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (196 grams) refined coconut oil melted or butter for non-paleo
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs 50 grams each, out of shell, room temperature (it's important that they're not cold – cold eggs will make the coconut oil harden)

For the frosting:

  • 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate chips (make sure to use paleo chocolate if you're paleo)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk of choice (make sure to use dairy-free milk like almond milk for paleo, but not canned coconut milk)
  • 1/4 cup (56 grams) refined coconut oil or butter for non-paleo
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line an 8"×8" (20cmx20cm) pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
    1 1/3 cups (266 grams) coconut sugar, 1/3 cup (43 grams) coconut flour, 3/4 cup (86 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the melted coconut oil, vanilla extract and eggs. Stir until combined.
    3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (196 grams) refined coconut oil, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 3 large eggs
  • Add the dry mixture to the wet and stir until combined. Do not overmix! The mixture will be more of a batter than what you see in the video.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 16-20 minutes or until the brownies appear set in the middle. It'll have the appearance of cake. They won't be gooey and wet, but shouldn't be dry like cake, either. The brownies will continue to bake as they sit in the pan and will firm up as they cool. These brownies don't have the best texture straight out of the oven, when they're quite cakey. They need to cool for the best texture.
  • Let the brownies cool completely, about 60-90 minutes, and then prepare the frosting.
  • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, mix together all the ingredients. Stir until melted and completely smooth.
    1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk, 1/4 cup (56 grams) refined coconut oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pinch salt
  • Let cool for about 10-20 minutes or until no longer warm, but still pourable, and then pour over the brownies.
  • Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for 1-2 hours or until the frosting is firm (it should be hard enough to cut into squares without making a mess). The frosted brownies are fine at room temperature for 1 day. The frosting won't harden enough to stack the brownies, but it won't be as soft as the warm frosting is.
  • Unfrosted brownies can also be kept at room temperature for a few days. Cut into 16 squares.

Notes

  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 56IUCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 19
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