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
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 3/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 13x9 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
August 11, 2013 at 12:05 pmI 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
August 11, 2013 at 2:36 pmHi 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
June 16, 2013 at 10:04 amThank you for including the nutritional information!
Liz DellaCroce
June 16, 2013 at 10:32 amYou’re very welcome!!
Katie McC @ Katie's Kronicles
May 29, 2013 at 10:05 pmI’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
May 30, 2013 at 8:42 amThat’s so cool that you made your own coconut butter!! Very impressive! I love Udi’s too!!
Nutmeg Nanny
April 27, 2013 at 9:20 amI love Bob’s red mill products :) and I love that these brownies are “reduced guilt” ;) they look so fudgy and yummy!
Liz DellaCroce
April 27, 2013 at 1:05 pmI’m all about reduced guilt brownies. :)
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking
April 26, 2013 at 4:27 pmOh 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
April 27, 2013 at 1:07 pmYou will love it Stefanie!!
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April 26, 2013 at 11:50 amLiz,
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
April 26, 2013 at 12:35 pmLOL!!!!!! That’s what I’m here for – thanks for the laugh!
Monet
April 25, 2013 at 11:27 pmWhat 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
April 26, 2013 at 8:13 amI totally agree! Thank you for visiting!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist
April 25, 2013 at 9:31 amI LOVE Bob’s!!!!!!! and these. I want them.
Liz DellaCroce
April 25, 2013 at 11:07 amI want to put Bob in my pocket.
Erin | The Law Student's Wife
April 25, 2013 at 9:20 amThanks 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
April 25, 2013 at 11:07 amHey, anytime!! ;)
Alyssa (Everyday Maven)
April 24, 2013 at 5:00 pmThat is probably the thing I miss the most during this Whole30 – chocolate! I can’t wait to have some :)
Liz DellaCroce
April 25, 2013 at 11:08 amI’m finally reading Wheat Belly!!!! Only 1/3 of the way through..love it!
Liz DellaCroce
April 24, 2013 at 4:46 pmUmm no. I crave them. Always. :)
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April 24, 2013 at 4:44 pmShut the oven door?! I didn’t know they had brownie mix! SCORE! Can’t wait to make these babies!
Liz DellaCroce
April 24, 2013 at 4:47 pmLOL! I’m shutting the oven door right now sista!
katie
April 24, 2013 at 2:40 pmOh 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
April 24, 2013 at 4:12 pmYes!!! I bet she’ll love them!!!! Thanks Katie :-)
Hannah
April 24, 2013 at 1:54 pmMmm, 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
April 24, 2013 at 4:13 pmThe 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
April 24, 2013 at 12:37 pmThis 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
April 24, 2013 at 1:41 pmoooo I love that you add chocolate chips!!!!!
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April 24, 2013 at 12:25 pmSo chocolaty, so decadent, so need to be in my mouth right now!
Liz DellaCroce
April 24, 2013 at 12:28 pmI wish I still had them here!!!
Anne @The Cooking Campaign
April 24, 2013 at 12:18 pmI can’t wait to try this, we just found out that someone in our family is allergic to gluten!
Liz DellaCroce
April 24, 2013 at 12:28 pmOh great – I hope you like them!! They are perfect and moist, you’d never guess they were GF!
addie | culicurious
April 24, 2013 at 11:59 amOh 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
April 24, 2013 at 12:28 pmGood for you!! Let me know what you think of these!
Julia
April 24, 2013 at 11:39 amThese sound so yummy. Love the idea of using coconut oil in them–I must try these soon!
Liz DellaCroce
April 24, 2013 at 11:43 amYou would love these Julia! And so would your family!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
April 24, 2013 at 10:33 amI 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
April 24, 2013 at 11:42 amYou 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}
April 24, 2013 at 9:22 amI’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
April 24, 2013 at 9:24 amThese are perfect for entertaining a crowd of gluten free and non GF folks – you truly don’t notice a difference from regular brownies!
Jenny
April 24, 2013 at 9:20 amCan I leave out the instant coffee?
Liz DellaCroce
April 24, 2013 at 9:24 amOF COURSE!! :-) You can leave out the walnuts too!
Lauree Ostrofsky (@SimplyLeap)
May 14, 2013 at 5:15 pmI’m glad Jenny asked. I wanted to know the same about the instant coffee. This recipe sounds delicious!
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April 24, 2013 at 9:19 amOh, these look perfect rich and fudgy!
Liz DellaCroce
April 24, 2013 at 9:24 amJust the way I like them!!! :-) Thank you Jessica!
Cassie | Bake Your Day
April 24, 2013 at 8:51 amFabulous, friend! They look perfectly chewy!
Liz DellaCroce
April 24, 2013 at 9:06 amThey were!! Love the texture the coconut oil gave them too. :)
Cookin Canuck
April 24, 2013 at 8:41 amI’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
April 24, 2013 at 9:06 amIt’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
April 24, 2013 at 8:09 amNow I am craving brownies!
Liz DellaCroce
April 24, 2013 at 9:05 amI always crave brownies!!! It’s a problem.