Gluten-Free Fudgy Brownies with Almond Flour

Fudgy gluten-free brownies, rich with the nutty depth of almond flour and studded with decadent chocolate chips. Their dense, chewy texture and intense chocolate flavor make them an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Total: 32 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy desserts recipe yields 4 servings in about 32 minutes (20 min prep, 12 min cook). It uses 7 ingredients — including almond flour, granulated sugar or coconut sugar, butter or coconut oil — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more desserts recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Fudgy Brownies with Almond Flour: When preparing this desserts recipe, almond flour and chocolate chips are the packaged items to check here, and both should be labeled gluten-free. Line the pan with parchment instead of greasing and flouring it.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Fudgy Brownies with Almond Flour: This recipe is naturally gluten-free by using almond flour and ensuring all other ingredients are gluten-free. It avoids all gluten-containing grains.

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Ingredients

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1.5 cups almond flour Shop
0.75 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar Shop
0.5 cup butter or coconut oil, melted Shop
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract Shop
0.5 tsp salt
1 cup gluten-free chocolate chips Shop

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. This ensures your brownies won't stick and makes them simple to lift out once cooled.
2 In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter or coconut oil and granulated sugar or coconut sugar until well combined and slightly lighter in color. Then, beat in the room temperature eggs one at a time, followed by the pure vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth and glossy.
3 Add the almond flour and salt to the wet ingredients. Gently fold them in with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix. You should have a thick, fudgy batter at this stage.
4 Carefully fold in the gluten-free chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter. Spoon the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out into an even layer using your spatula.
5 Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, as they will continue to firm up as they cool, achieving their perfect fudgy texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

284

Calories

Protein

37g

Carbs

13g

Fat

Fiber

81mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Almond flour compacts easily — always spoon it into the measuring cup, never scoop directly.
Pull the brownies when a toothpick shows moist crumbs; they firm up as they cool.
Brown the butter before adding it for a nutty, caramel depth that elevates simple recipes.

Common questions

Can I make these brownies dairy-free?

Yes. Use melted coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free chocolate chips labeled gluten-free.

Why are my almond flour brownies oily?

The almond flour was likely packed too densely or the butter was too hot. Spoon and level the flour, and let melted butter cool slightly before mixing.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Fudgy Brownies with Almond Flour?

Check almond flour, granulated sugar or coconut sugar, butter or coconut oil, melted before they go into Gluten-Free Fudgy Brownies with Almond Flour. Almond flour and chocolate chips are the packaged items to check here, and both should be labeled gluten-free. Line the pan with parchment instead of greasing and flouring it.

Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Fudgy Brownies with Almond Flour use?

Gluten-Free Fudgy Brownies with Almond Flour relies on 1.5 cups almond flour. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce.

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