Fudgy Almond Brownies
Fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth almond brownies. This delectable chocolate treat is studded with sliced almonds and made with almond flour. The recipe is gluten-free, grain-free, and vegan.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp flax seed meal
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- ½ cup creamy almond butter
- ½ cup (107g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (56g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (107g) almond flour
- ¾ cup (68g) dutch-processed cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3.5 oz chopped dark chocolate
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F degrees. Line an 8x8" baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flax egg and coconut oil. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add almond butter, sugars, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk well until creamy. Add almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and soda, and salt. Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to stir well until a thick batter almost dough forms. Fold in dark chocolate chunks.
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Press brownie dough into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle over sliced almonds and optional, additional chopped dark chocolate. Bake for 28-30 minutes until center is slightly soft to touch but not underdone and sides start to pull away from baking dish. Cool in baking pan for 15 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
Substitutions: Any type of creamy nut butter can be substituted for the almond butter.
Storage: Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.