bhella
Culinary Explorer
Hey all! I’ve been experimenting with some vegan and gluten-free baking lately, and I think I finally nailed a brownie recipe that’s rich, fudgy, and satisfies the chocolate craving without the guilt. Thought I’d share it here because it's too good to keep to myself! 

Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour (or any gluten-free flour you like)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (or agave syrup)
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or any nut butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended
)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips (because let’s be real, more chocolate = better brownies!
).
- Spread the batter evenly in the lined baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Let it cool completely before slicing (this is the hardest part, I know
).
