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Chewy Chocolate Gluten Free Brownies

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Coconut oil creates a chewy texture with a subtle coconut flavor that perfectly complements rich chocolate flavor.

Gluten Free Chewy Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts and Coconut Oil - The Lemon Bowl

Whenever I crave something sweet, you can rest assured that chocolate will be involved. About once a month, I crave chocolate brownies or the perfect chocolate chip cookie. (If I’m baking lemon bars or hermit bars, likely I’m trying to get on the good side of my mommy or husband.)

Bob's Red Mill GF Brownie Mix - The Lemon Bowl

Recently I hosted a Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Giveaway and got to sample over 10 of their most popular GF products. My favorite so far? Their Gluten Free Brownie Mix. This is not a sponsored post, I simply can’t get over the deep chocolate flavor and perfect chewy texture. And of course now that I’ve jumped on the coconut oil bandwagon, I take any opportunity I can get to swap out butter with coconut oil.

Why the coconut oil love? Here’s the deal: yes, coconut oil contains saturated fat but not all saturated fats are created equal. Coconut oil contains lauric acid, a medium chain fatty acid which has been shown to provide a whole host of health benefits including boosting heart health, promoting weight loss and supporting your immune system.

I’ve also conducted extensive research that proves consumption of coconut oil in brownies drastically reduces post-brownie consumption guilt.

You’re welcome.

5 from 2 votes
Gluten Free Chewy Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts and Coconut Oil - The Lemon Bowl
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Chewy Chocolate Gluten Free Brownies
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Coconut oil creates a chewy texture with a subtle coconut flavor that perfectly complements rich chocolate flavor.
Course: Dessert
Servings: 16
Calories: 227 kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce
Ingredients
  • 1 package gluten free brownie mix such as Bob's Red Mill
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 3/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
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Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 13x9 baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, add the brownie mix, egg, warm water, coconut oil and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes using a stand or handheld mixer. (You could also just use a whisk and work your arm muscles!)
  3. Stir in coffee grinds and chopped walnuts then pour into baking dish.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let cool completely before slicing into 16 pieces.
Recipe Notes

This recipe is gluten free and dairy free. To make vegan simply replace the egg with a flax or chia "egg": mix 1 tablespoon flax meal or chia with 3 tablespoons water and let stand 5-10 minutes until gel forms.

Nutrition Facts
Chewy Chocolate Gluten Free Brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 Calories from Fat 111
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.3g 19%
Saturated Fat 9.2g 46%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 158mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 23.5g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
Sugars 14.7g
Protein 2.4g 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Want more delicious gluten free recipe ideas? Head on over to the Udi’s Gluten Free Community and join the conversation!

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Comments

  1. I wish this brownie mix came sugar free as I can’t have sugar in my diet. This way I could add xylitol or honey or stevia.

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  3. I’ve used that Udis mix before. It’s so yummy and I made mine almost the exact same way, except I processed my own coconut flakes to make my own “butter”. If I ever made it again, I would follow yours and just use melted coconut oil instead to make it easier. I love Udis products so much.

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    • That’s so cool that you made your own coconut butter!! Very impressive! I love Udi’s too!!

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  6. Liz,
    I very much appreciate all of your extensive research on the post-consumption-of-coconut-oil-brownie-guilt syndrome.

    Your willingness to go above and beyond for your readers is striking.

    Thanks for a tasty-looking recipe!

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  7. What a great recipe! I love coconut oil. It does such wonderful things to baked goods (and it is good for you too!) Thank you for sharing. I’m glad I visited your blog tonight!

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  14. Mmm, these brownies look so rich and fudgy! I love adding coffee to my chocolate treats, too. And swapping in coconut oil is a terrific idea! I can’t wait to try this mix. I’ve tried making GF brownies from scratch and was not pleased with the results. I’ve heard the pizza crust mix is good, too – have you tried that one?

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    • The pizza crust is AMAZING!! We loved that too. Glad I’m not the only one who can’t make chocolate without coffee. ;-)

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  15. This is my all-time favorite, go-to brownie mix! I’ve never tried it w/ coconut oil and coffee granules, but usually always add chocolate chips :-) My mother-in-law {not GF} always raves that these are the best brownies ever!

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    • You won’t believe it when you taste it too!!! And you really should. Provides the same texture as butter but is full of health benefits!!

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    • These are perfect for entertaining a crowd of gluten free and non GF folks – you truly don’t notice a difference from regular brownies!

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    • It’s a great option if you’re making brownies for a crowd where someone might have a gluten intolerance. Honestly, I would never have known they were GF!

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