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Home » Desserts » Thick and Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies.

Thick and Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies.

Oct 22, 2022 by Kelly Roenicke · 27 Comments

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Thick, rich, and fudgy gluten free brownies are always a favorite treat! This easy and delicious recipe uses just one bowl, simple ingredients, and takes just minutes to make.

thick gluten free brownies

Sometimes you just need a good brownie for dessert. A nice thick, chewy, chocolatey brownie.

And if you are gluten free, you may be wondering if you’ll ever have that perfect brownie again. Especially if your favorite brownie was from a boxed mix, you might be a little surprised the first time you try to make a gluten free version.

Gluten free brownie mixes can be hit or miss…I remember buying a boxed mix when I was new to gluten free baking, and I was very disappointed. The finished product had an odd texture, and they just weren’t like the brownies I was used to making and eating.

These made from scratch brownies require just a few simple ingredients. I’ve tried them with a couple of different gluten free flour blends, and they work beautifully every time.

Made in one bowl, these fudgy brownies just take a few minutes to mix up and then about 30 minutes to bake. I do recommend letting them cool for at least an hour before slicing. Slicing them when hot may result in brownies that fall apart.

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Taste

These from scratch brownies taste awesome. This recipe is decadent – lots of vegan buttery spread, chocolate chips, and cocoa powder result in a rich brownie.

Texture

The texture of these brownies is just right – they have a delicious crackly top, and a fudgy middle. They are perfect for enjoying with a glass of cold milk, or with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of dairy free hot fudge.

gluten free dairy free brownies on a plate

Ingredient Notes

  • Vegan Buttery Spread – I kept this brownie recipe dairy free by using vegan buttery spread. If you are able to have dairy, go ahead and use dairy butter if you like. I haven’t tried these with coconut oil – so I don’t know what the result would be. If you try that, please let me know!
  • Dairy Free Chocolate Chips – Using melted chocolate chips in this batter helps keep the texture moist and rich. I like Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Chips or PASCHA Chocolate Chips to enhance the chocolate flavor in this recipe, but you can use any type of chocolate chips you want.
  • Gluten Free Flour Blend – Namaste Perfect Flour Blend works well here, but you could also use different blends like Gluten Free 123 or Now Foods Gluten Free Flour.
  • Eggs – This recipe calls for eggs, but you could try an egg replacer like applesauce or beet puree. Mashed banana would also work well. You may want to avoid a flax seed egg replacer as it may make the brownies too gummy. Read more about egg replacers and decide which type will work for your needs.

Step by Step Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper so that it hangs over two sides.
square baking pan with parchment
  1. Place the dairy free chocolate chips and vegan buttery spread in a bowl and microwave until melted.
melted chocolate in bowl
  1. Add the sugar and eggs to the bowl and stir well.
brownie batter before adding flour
  1. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
adding flour to the batter
  1. Stir well to combine – the batter will be thick.
gluten free brownie batter
  1. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
gluten free brownies before baking
  1. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 28-30 minutes.
gluten free brownies in pan
  1. Let the brownies cool for at least an hour, then slice into squares with a sharp knife.
slicing brownies

Storage

If you have leftover brownies, store them in an airtight container. Putting a piece of gluten free bread inside the container will help keep the brownies from drying out. They should stay fresh for about three days.

Freezing

Yes, these brownies can be frozen. Freezing them can dry them out however, so be sure to wrap each brownie in plastic wrap and then store them in a freezer bag.

Boxed Mix Option

There are many different choices for boxed brownie mixes. I have tried Namaste, Glutino, and King Arthur through the years. They all have a little bit different texture and flavor. I would encourage you to read the labels and find the brand that will work best for your dietary needs.

dairy free gluten free brownies on a white plate

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Recipe

fudgy gluten free brownies
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Thick and Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies.

Thick, chewy, fudgy gluten free brownies made in one bowl with pantry ingredients. This is a recipe you'll use again and again!

Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free
Keyword easy, moist
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 192 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup gluten free flour blend
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅔ cup dairy free dark chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup vegan buttery spread use regular butter if you prefer
  • 1 cup organic cane sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line an 8×8 square baking dish with parchment paper so that it hangs over on two sides.

  2. Place the vegan buttery spread and the chocolate chips in a bowl and microwave on high for 45-60 seconds. Stir until the chocolate chips are melted and incorporated. 

  3. Add the sugar and the eggs and mix well. Add the gluten free flour, salt, baking powder, coc0a powder, and vanilla. Stir until combined. 

  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out with the back of a spoon. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the pan comes out clean.

  5. Allow brownies to cool for at least an hour before slicing with a sharp knife. 

Recipe Notes

You can use a 9×9 square pan if you like, but the brownies won’t be quite as thick.

I like to make this recipe with Namaste Gluten Free Perfect Flour Blend. Both brands made delicious brownies.

These should stay fresh in an airtight container for up to three days.

If you want to use an egg replacer, I would recommend trying ⅓ cup applesauce or ⅓ cup mashed banana.

Nutrition Facts
Thick and Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies.
Amount per Serving
Calories
192
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
149
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
57
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
29
g
10
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
22
g
24
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
279
IU
6
%
Calcium
 
32
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Darryl

    January 16, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    5 stars
    I am not A chef or cook professionally . I followed this recipe Exactly As Written using all the suggested ingredients . Amazing, it turned out perfect! Thank you

    Reply
  2. Yaravi

    December 18, 2020 at 11:34 am

    Hello, do you know if I can use honey instead of sugar for your delicious brownies???
    Thank you

    Reply
  3. Becca

    August 18, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    Hi! These look fantastic, but mime didn’t turn out AT all. My batter wouldn’t “pour” into the pan by any stretch of the word. I had to pat clumps of it into the pan & push it around to spread out. The only difference is I used King Arthur Brand gluten free 1 to 1 baking flour and monk fruit sugar, which I use all the time just fine in other baking. Any thoughts as to why so dry?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      September 06, 2020 at 9:59 am

      I have never baked with monk fruit sugar, so I don’t know if that is the issue! I used to use KA Flour, so that should work fine. You are using regular eggs, right?

      Reply
  4. Sara

    May 01, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    4 stars
    These were excellent! We ate them all in one sitting.

    Reply
  5. Nancy

    January 31, 2020 at 9:04 pm

    5 stars
    I made these brownies for my teenage son and his friends. No one knew they were gluten free, and they loved them. My other kids and husband loved them, too. It was great to be able to a dessert for them that I could enjoy as well. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

    Reply
  6. Ericka

    December 09, 2019 at 2:28 am

    5 stars
    Made these for Thanksgiving and they were the first dessert finished off. They were a big hit! I’m definitely making them again!

    Reply
  7. Kali

    September 09, 2019 at 6:47 pm

    Hi Kelly,
    Recipe looks delicious! Can these be frozen??? Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      September 11, 2019 at 4:29 pm

      I think they could be frozen if they are wrapped well!

      Reply
  8. Linda Barker

    July 06, 2019 at 12:21 pm

    I can’t wait to try these tomorrow, but one question, when you say a third of a cup of applesauce as an egg replacer, do you mean in total for the 2 eggs, or a third of a cup of applesauce as replacer for 1 egg. I am gluten, dairy, egg allergy and too many others to mention. Your site and others is keeping me from starving to death. LOL. Linda B

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      July 10, 2019 at 2:17 pm

      In total! Just use 1/2 cup applesauce or mashed banana in place of the 2 eggs.

      Reply
  9. Carla

    April 27, 2019 at 10:06 am

    Kelly, I don’t know if I’ve ever told you how much I truly love your sight. I can count on your recipes to be delicious and simple. Many of your recipes are now part of our family favorite “go tos”.

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      April 27, 2019 at 6:23 pm

      Thank you so much, Carla! It makes me so happy to hear that!

      Reply
  10. Priscila M. Q.

    April 20, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    I just baked this using oat flour and coconut oil in place of flour and butter. Taste delicious. The only thing that I would do next time is use less coconut oil, maybe 1/4 cup because the same amount makes the brownie to oily.
    Thanks for the recipe. I used it for easter egg. You can see on my instagram @pri_confeitaria_artesanal

    Reply
  11. Krista

    March 22, 2019 at 2:42 am

    3 stars
    Followed the recipe using kerrygold butter instead of vegan spread…and using the namaste flour as suggested. Way more cake-y than I had anticipated. Not sure I would call them fudgy–which is what I had hoped for. Flavor is good, so they will get eaten, but not what I expected. They were easy to mix up.

    Reply
  12. Katie

    May 22, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  13. Kathryn

    July 02, 2017 at 1:36 am

    What would you suggest as a substitute in order to make these egg free as well?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      July 03, 2017 at 9:03 am

      You could try applesauce – about 1/3 of a cup. They may be more cakey rather than fudgy though.

      Reply
  14. Kelly

    May 20, 2014 at 11:00 am

    Thanks for being so sweet and pinning, Sarah!

    Reply
  15. Kelly

    May 20, 2014 at 10:58 am

    Thank you so much! Almond meal in tarts sounds delicious!

    Reply
  16. Kelly

    May 20, 2014 at 10:55 am

    Thanks so much for pinning, Kristine!

    Reply
  17. Kelly

    May 20, 2014 at 10:54 am

    You’re so sweet, Allison! And wow, chocolate covered blackberries, that sounds like a winner! :)

    Reply
  18. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    May 19, 2014 at 11:47 am

    You’ve done it again! You are the vegan baking queen! I love that these are gluten free too. Perfect for summer : )

    Reply
  19. Tahny Lowry

    May 17, 2014 at 11:47 am

    I am a caterer that gets lots of request for allergy free food. I am thrilled to come across your beautiful site!
    These Brownie bites look Delish!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      May 20, 2014 at 10:52 am

      Glad you found my site! Thank you so much for your kind words!

      Reply

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