Gluten-free and Dairy-free Brownie Recipe
Here's a rich, fudgy and chocolate forward brownie recipe without the gluten and dairy! Feel free to spruce this up with your favorite nuts and chocolate chips!
Equipment
- 8-inch square baking dish
- parchment paper for lining the baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- 2 large mixing bowls one for dry ingredients and one for wet ingredients.
- sifter to sift the flour and cocoa powder to avoid lumps.
- Measuring cups and spoons
- whisk
- spatula
- knife or brownie cutter
- wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder ensure it's pure and dairy-free
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 3 large eggs or use flax eggs for vegan option: 3 tablespoons flaxseed meal + 7.5 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans or dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, both sugars, salt, and baking powder. Make sure there are no lumps.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined and avoid overmixing. If using, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares. This step is crucial as it helps the brownies set and develop their texture.
Notes
The recipe provided typically yields about 16 brownies when using an 8-inch square baking dish and cutting the brownies into 2-inch squares.