Coconut oil creates a chewy texture with a subtle coconut flavor that perfectly complements rich chocolate flavor.
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.)
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.
Chewy Chocolate Gluten Free Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 package gluten free brownie mix such as Bob’s Red Mill
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup warm water
- ¾ cup coconut oil melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 13×9 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- 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!)
- Stir in coffee grinds and chopped walnuts then pour into baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before slicing into 16 pieces.
Susan Hines
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.
Liz DellaCroce
Hi Susan – I found a gluten free, sugar free brownie recipe that looks good! I’m sure you could find more but hopefully this helps: http://intoxicatedonlife.com/2013/03/30/rich-delicious-gluten-free-sugar-free-brownies/ :)
Eunice
Thank you for including the nutritional information!
Liz DellaCroce
You’re very welcome!!
Katie McC @ Katie's Kronicles
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.
Liz DellaCroce
That’s so cool that you made your own coconut butter!! Very impressive! I love Udi’s too!!
Nutmeg Nanny
I love Bob’s red mill products :) and I love that these brownies are “reduced guilt” ;) they look so fudgy and yummy!
Liz DellaCroce
I’m all about reduced guilt brownies. :)
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking
Oh I have been dying to try that Bob’s Red Mill mix. It looks so deeeelish! Next shopping trip I am picking that up fo sho!
Liz DellaCroce
You will love it Stefanie!!
Kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts
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!
Liz DellaCroce
LOL!!!!!! That’s what I’m here for – thanks for the laugh!
Monet
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!
Liz DellaCroce
I totally agree! Thank you for visiting!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist
I LOVE Bob’s!!!!!!! and these. I want them.
Liz DellaCroce
I want to put Bob in my pocket.
Erin | The Law Student's Wife
Thanks for the extensive research Liz ;-) I”ll be testing your post-brownie guilt reduction with the coconut oil very shortly…nothing wrong with proving a hypothesis, lol
Liz DellaCroce
Hey, anytime!! ;)
Alyssa (Everyday Maven)
That is probably the thing I miss the most during this Whole30 – chocolate! I can’t wait to have some :)
Liz DellaCroce
I’m finally reading Wheat Belly!!!! Only 1/3 of the way through..love it!
Liz DellaCroce
Umm no. I crave them. Always. :)
Lauren@ Climbing Grier Mountain
Shut the oven door?! I didn’t know they had brownie mix! SCORE! Can’t wait to make these babies!
Liz DellaCroce
LOL! I’m shutting the oven door right now sista!
katie
Oh these sound great. I’ll have to get this mix and make these the next time my aunt comes down (she has a gluten allergy)!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes!!! I bet she’ll love them!!!! Thanks Katie :-)
Hannah
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?
Liz DellaCroce
The pizza crust is AMAZING!! We loved that too. Glad I’m not the only one who can’t make chocolate without coffee. ;-)
EA-The Spicy RD
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!
Liz DellaCroce
oooo I love that you add chocolate chips!!!!!
steph@stephsbitebybite
So chocolaty, so decadent, so need to be in my mouth right now!
Liz DellaCroce
I wish I still had them here!!!
Anne @The Cooking Campaign
I can’t wait to try this, we just found out that someone in our family is allergic to gluten!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh great – I hope you like them!! They are perfect and moist, you’d never guess they were GF!
addie | culicurious
Oh I’m gonna have to try these. I’ve been trying to get away from gluten too. Make it more of a special occasion thing. It’s going pretty well overall.
These look so good, Liz! YUM! :)
Liz DellaCroce
Good for you!! Let me know what you think of these!
Julia
These sound so yummy. Love the idea of using coconut oil in them–I must try these soon!
Liz DellaCroce
You would love these Julia! And so would your family!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
I can’t even believe these are gluten free! They look gorgeous and so delicious! I’ve GOT to get baking with coconut oil.
Liz DellaCroce
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!!
Laurie {SimplyScratch}
I’m always looking for a good GF brownie recipe to make for my GF sisters when they visit and these look deliciously fudgy!
Liz DellaCroce
These are perfect for entertaining a crowd of gluten free and non GF folks – you truly don’t notice a difference from regular brownies!
Jenny
Can I leave out the instant coffee?
Liz DellaCroce
OF COURSE!! :-) You can leave out the walnuts too!
Lauree Ostrofsky (@SimplyLeap)
I’m glad Jenny asked. I wanted to know the same about the instant coffee. This recipe sounds delicious!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction
Oh, these look perfect rich and fudgy!
Liz DellaCroce
Just the way I like them!!! :-) Thank you Jessica!
Cassie | Bake Your Day
Fabulous, friend! They look perfectly chewy!
Liz DellaCroce
They were!! Love the texture the coconut oil gave them too. :)
Cookin Canuck
I’ve seen this brownie mix before, but have never tried it. It sounds like I need to change that…and sub in coconut oil.
Liz DellaCroce
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!
Jamie | Thrifty Veggie Mama
Now I am craving brownies!
Liz DellaCroce
I always crave brownies!!! It’s a problem.