Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Gluten-free, dairy-free brownies loaded with chocolate chunks and a hit of coffee to deepen the chocolate flavor — rich, chewy, and worth the four rounds of testing.
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 42 min
- Total Time
- 57 min
- Servings
- Makes 24 brownies
Every so often I get a real hankering for chocolate, and standing in front of the pantry cursing myself for not having anything good to eat isn't a great look. Since gluten and I don't get along, finding something store-bought that actually satisfies has always been a challenge — so here's my compromise: gluten-free, dairy-free, and every bit as rich and chewy as the real thing.
I went through four rounds of recipe testing before landing on the fudgiest version, and my kids taste-tested every single batch. This one won by unanimous vote, and it's already been requested for school lunchboxes.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups coconut sugar
- 1 cup Paleo flour blend
- 1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coffee, cooled
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups dairy-free dark chocolate chips (my favorite brand is Enjoy Life)
- 1 1/4 cups refined coconut oil
- 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chunks (my favorite brand is Enjoy Life)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine the flour and cocoa in a small bowl and set aside.
- 2Melt the 2 cups of chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe dish in 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- 3Combine the coconut sugar and eggs in a mixing bowl or standing mixer and beat at medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
- 4Add the melted chocolate, coffee, and vanilla, and beat just until combined. Add the dry ingredients and beat again just until combined.
- 5Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper (overhanging the edges) and coat with cooking spray.
- 6Stir the chocolate chunks into the batter, then spread evenly into the pan and sprinkle with the sea salt.
- 7Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few crumbs (unless you hit a chocolate chunk).
- 8Cool on a rack. Once cooled, lift out using the parchment overhang, transfer to a cutting board, and cut into squares with a sharp knife.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezer instructions: wrap individual brownies in plastic wrap and store in a ziplock bag or airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
