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Fudgy Paleo Brownies (Video)

Last updated on September 2, 2020. Originally published April 28, 2016 192 Comments

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Gooey Fudgy Paleo Brownies Recipe! This heathy dessert recipe is ready in 15 minutes flat and makes the best brownies EVER! 

A front view of a stack of 3 goodey fudgy paleo brownies

Have you ever hit recipe gold? I mean…you’ve created something and think, “this food is so good it could be used as currency.” Thats exactly how I feel about these Fudgy Paleo Brownies. They are fudgy, gooey, and oh so chocolatey.

These little bits of heaven are insanely delicious and are gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo AND vegan! Plus, they come together in 15 {yes, fifteen!} minutes FLAT! If you get.up.right.now. you seriously could be eating the best brownies in the world in 15 minutes. Ready…Set…Go! 🙂 Or wait…let’s chat about them a little more before you run to your kitchen…

These brownies were born out of my desire to make super fudgy paleo brownies that didn’t call for melted chocolate. I wanted to create cocoa-based brownies that were just as good as their melted-chocolate counterparts. And, as I said previously…gold.mine.

Overhead view of a small square pan of gooey fudgy paleo brownies just after being removed from the oven

How to Make Fudgy Paleo Brownies 

  1. EASY. Just like these paleo blondies, this recipe makes a small batch of fudy paleo brownies! If you’re like me and either a) don’t like taking risks with expensive ingredients or b) like to make a new dessert every other day…this is the perfect recipe for you! It’s so simple, mix the wet ingredients, add the dry and bake!  Go ahead and lick that batter straight out of the bowl because it’s VEGAN (no eggs, no worries)!
  2. Pan size. Either an 8×4″ loaf pan. or a small 5″ Le Creuset baking dish can be used to bake these brownies! I know this is a unique size, but it’s really not that hard to find {click here}! I have one of the Le Creuset pans and three of the loaf pans and use them all.the.time. to make small-batch desserts and baking homemade bread!
  3. Fudge Factor. YOU determine your destiny with these beauties. Do you want brownies that are basically like eating gooey, warm brownie batter? Then bake for only 10 minutes. Do you prefer your brownies a little heartier? Then bake for 15 minutes (NO more)! If you like something in between, go for it! The sky’s the limit {well within a 5 minute window}! 😉 My favorite baking time is 11-12 minutes.

overhead view of six photos showing how to make fudgy paleo brownies

I have made this recipe an embarrassing amount of times (I HAD to make sure it was exactly perfect)! You really have nothing to lose! These healthy, delicious, OoOoey, gooey brownies won’t let you down. This might be my favorite recipe creation since these!!! No joke please make them! Please!

Overhead view of a small square pan of gooey fudgy paleo brownies cut into four squares with one missing

Fudgy Paleo Brownies: Substitutions

Ok these beauties are actually fairly versatile, so here are a few tried-and-true, delicious ways they can be slightly altered and still achieve the ultimate brownie perfection! Just be sure to choose ingredients that comply with your dietary needs.

  • Almond butter. If you are allergic to almonds cashew butter is a phenomenal substitution int his recipe. Like out of this world good! I have used peanut butter {not paleo} but don’t prefer it to the other two choices.
  • Coconut oil. Grass-fed butter or ghee can be used in place of coconut oil!
  • Maple syrup. Honey is a delicious option to use in place of maple syrup!
  • Almond milk. Any non-dairy or regular dairy milk can be used in this recipe!
  • Almond flour. I do not recommend tampering with the flour in this recipe. However, I have heard some people have success with regular flour, all-purpose gluten-free flour and tapioca flour. Please {pretty please} do NOT, I repeat do NOT use coconut flour. It is not an acceptable substitution for almond flour.

A front view of a stack of 3 goodey fudgy paleo brownies

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Fudgy Paleo Brownies

Laura
These Gooey Fudgy Paleo Brownies Recipe are is ready in 15 minutes flat and are the best brownies EVER!
4.91 from 43 votes
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Prep Time 3 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 brownies
Calories 302.9 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup creamy almond butter or cashew butter
  • 1 TBS coconut oil melted
  • 2 TBS maple syrup (or honey
  • 2 TBS unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 TBS coconut sugar
  • 1 TBS unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 TBS almond flour
  • 2 TBS cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease an 8x4” loaf pan or a 5" baking pan** with coconut oil, set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt, set aside.
  • In the microwave or on the stovetop gently warm almond butter and coconut oil until melted. Stir until combined.
  • Add honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, coconut sugar, almond milk and vanilla. Stir well.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until well combined.
  • Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
  • Spread batter in your prepared 8x4” loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until just barely set. Let cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting.

Video

Notes

**If you only have a 9x5" loaf pan check after baking 8-10 minutes. If you bake these for 10 mintues they will be insanely gooey…almost like warm brownie batter (YUM). The longer you bake, the heartier and less gooey they become. My favorite baking time is between 11 & 12 minutes. Remember this makes a very small batch! To make more simply double the recipe and bake in an 8x8" pan!

Nutrition

Calories: 302.9kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7.7gFat: 21.6gPotassium: 65.6mgFiber: 4.5gSugar: 15.4gCalcium: 109mgIron: 2.1mg
Keyword fudgy paleo brownies, healthy brownies, paleo brownies, paleo brownies almond butter
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

If you’re looking for more brownie recipes…{because there’s no such thing as too many…}

  • Flourless Paleo Brownies
  • Black Bean Brownies
  • Greek Yogurt Brownies

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  1. Kristin

    February 7, 2021 at 3:13 pm

    5 stars
    I have to leave a comment. I have made these like 7 times in the last month. (Embarrassing, I know) they are SO GOOD! No one can believe they’re gluten, dairy and refund sugar free. Thank you!!

    Reply
  2. Kas

    December 20, 2020 at 9:39 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing! These came out delicious! I always half a new recipe, just in case I don’t like it or I need to adjust it … But… you already did that by creating a Small batch… Woohoo! This is the 2nd Brownie recipe I have tried from you and am elated I did…

    Reply
  3. GV

    October 2, 2020 at 8:48 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for sharing this quick and easy recipe. I used dark chocolate cocoa and dark chocolate chips and they turned out great. Doubled the recipe in an 8×8 pan and lengthened the baking time to suit our needs–firm on the outside and a little gooey in the middle. Topped it with some dairy-free coconut milk frozen dessert. Delish!

    Reply
  4. Ma

    May 25, 2020 at 5:13 pm

    5 stars
    Seriously the best! Just trying the batter I wanna eat it already! Made a double 😊

    Reply
    • Laura

      May 26, 2020 at 7:25 am

      Yes! Who can resist the batter?!

      Reply
  5. Seana

    May 8, 2020 at 6:52 pm

    5 stars
    My favorite brownie recipe. I make it for date night <3

    Reply
    • Laura

      May 9, 2020 at 7:24 am

      Sounds like the perfect date night in if you ask me!

      Reply
  6. Karinsa

    April 29, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    Hi! I just made these brownies tonight and they are AMAZING! I was wondering if the servicing size is 1 brownie or 4? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Laura

      April 30, 2020 at 2:45 pm

      I’m so glad you love them! The serving size if for 1/4 of the recipe, or 1 brownie.

      Reply
  7. Brianna

    April 12, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    What about cashew flour?

    Reply
    • Laura

      April 12, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      In place of almond flour? That should work well, and taste delicious!

      Reply
  8. Diana

    January 18, 2020 at 8:18 pm

    I used liquid MCT oil in place of the coconut oil. MCT is just the medium chain triglycerides part of the coconut oil. It’s liquid so more manageable. We also doubled the recipe and used an 8×8 pan. We needed to add time to the cooking, but these turned out yummy and wonderful. Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Ace

    January 17, 2020 at 7:22 am

    I substituted the applesauce for smashed banana. It turned out great! Only a bit too salty!

    Reply
    • nicole dickson

      March 4, 2020 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      So I baked it in a pie plate and it came out great! I am here to say, you can bake it longer than 15 min. I checked it at 12 min and it was super gooey, which is fine, but my husband and I prefer crispy edges (not burnt) and so I just cooked it checking every few minutes until the middle was no longer liquid (but not completely firm). It was wonderful and had structure, so if gooey is not your thing, this recipe is still for you! Also, I love chocolate so I added a half tbsp more cocoa powder and topped with homemade whipped cream and mini chocolate chips. DECADENCE.

      Reply
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