These are truly the best paleo fudge brownies ever. They are absolutely decadent, rich, fudgy, & packed full of delicious chocolate flavour! Not only that but they are also gluten, dairy, grain, & refined sugar-free with a low-carb/keto option!
The Best Paleo Fudge Brownies
These brownies are no joke, they truly are the best paleo fudge brownies I have every personally tried. They have the most perfect texture, made from grain-free & dairy-free ingredients & can also be easily made low-carb & keto friendly! Whether or not you are a health nut or not, these are sure to please all!
The Best Paleo Fudge Brownies made dairy-free
To keep these brownies dairy-free & paleo friendly I used coconut oil in these brownies. I also recommend using these chocolate chips which are dairy-free & vegan friendly to keep this recipe 100% dairy-free.
Mix it up
I used all-natural peanut butter when testing this recipe but it was actually inspired by my low-carb turtle brownies & for those I used tahini. They were great & the tahini didn’t affect the brownie flavour at all. These brownies should work with almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter as well! Let me know if you mix it up & what nut or seed butters you use if you choose to use something different than peanut butter.
The best paleo fudge brownies made low-carb & keto friendly
It’s actually super easy to modify this recipe for a low-carb or keto diet. You are going to want to sub the coconut sugar for a sweetener that won’t spike blood sugar levels as much. My favourite low-carb/ keto friendly sweetener is Lakanto. I actually made a low-sugar eCookbook using this as the main sweetener of choice! It bakes so well & is very authentic to regular sugar in my opinion. I think the golden Lakanto would work great in this recipe but the classic would also be a great option as well!
I also recommend using a lower sugar dark chocolate. My favourite low sugar dark chocolate for baking is this one. It is sweetened with stevia so will add a touch of sweetness but without any added sugar!
Ingredients you will need:
Brownies
- coconut oil, melted (or butter)
- all natural nut or seed butter of choice (I used peanut butter & love the flavour it gave the brownies but have also tried them with tahini, you could use cashew, almond or sunflower seed (nut-free) butter as well)
- coconut sugar (for a low-carb option I recommend using this sweetener, you could also use regular or brown sugar as well)
- vanilla extract
- superfine almond flour, if you almond flour is clumpy I recommend sifting it before adding it into the mixture
- cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
- pink salt
- baking soda
- apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (to activate the baking soda)
- dark chocolate chips, melted (plus a few more for the top) (I like these for dairy-free & these for sugar-free)
- collagen peptides (I have only tried this recipe will collagen peptides but I would imagine any protein powder would work, however it may alter the taste/texture depending on the brand & flavour; see note)*
- 2 eggs
Topping
- dark chocolate chips (I like these for dairy-free & these for sugar-free)
- nut of seed butter of choice (I used all natural peanut butter as I used that in the brownies)
- course sea salt (optional)
How to store these brownies
I stored these paleo fudge brownies in an air-sealed container for up to a week. They likely won’t last that long because they are that good! You could also freeze them & re-heat as desired.
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The Best Paleo Fudge Brownies
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 brownies 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: brownie
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These are truly the best paleo fudge brownies ever. They are absolutely decadent, rich, fudgy, & packed full of delicious chocolate flavour! Not only that but they are also gluten, dairy, grain, & refined sugar-free with a low-carb/keto option!
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted (or butter)
- 1/2 cup all natural nut or seed butter of choice (I used peanut butter & love the flavour it gave the brownies but have also tried them with tahini, you could use cashew, almond or sunflower seed (nut-free) butter as well)
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar (for a low-carb option I recommend using this sweetener, you could also use regular or brown sugar as well)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 + 3/4 cup superfine almond flour, if you almond flour is clumpy I recommend sifting it before adding it into the mixture
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
- 1/4 tsp pink salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (to activate the baking soda)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted (plus a few more for the top) (I like these for dairy-free & these for sugar-free)
- 1/2 cup collagen peptides (I have only tried this recipe will collagen peptides but I would imagine any protein powder would work, however it may alter the taste/texture depending on the brand & flavour; see note)*
- 2 eggs
Topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a square baking pan you’re using with parchment paper or grease with your preferred oil of choice.
- In a large mixing bowl add the melted coconut oil, nut or seed butter of choice & sweetener of choice & mix until well combined.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a glass bowl in the microwave for about 20-30 second intervals, mixing after each, until melted. Add into the bowl.
- Then add in the vanilla, almond flour, cocoa powder, pink salt, & collagen peptides, baking soda & apple cider vinegar.
- Lastly, gently mix in the 2 eggs just until combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to flatten & press it in evenly.
- Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top & press in, if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes. I baked mine for 18 minutes & they are perfect every time. Insert a fork & when it comes out relatively clean they should be done. Careful not to over-bake them as this will result in a dryer brownie.
- Let them fully cool before removing them from the pan, to ensure they don’t break apart.
- For the topping, melt 1/4 cup of chocolate chips with 1 tbsp all natural nut or seed butter in the microwave in 30 second intervals until smooth & drizzle over the brownies. I top with a sprinkle of course sea salt & serve!
Notes
*Note: if you are using protein powder I would start with adding 1/4 cup. Collagen dissolves really well in baking recipes so you may not need as much protein powder compared to collagen. You want a thick & fudgy batter before baking.
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I have tried a lot of almond flour recipes, and this has been BY FAR the best one. Literally tastes like the traditional flour and sugar brownie recipe, but is such a better alternative.
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The absolute BEST feedback!! I am so happy to hear this Meghan! I am so glad you enjoyed them! Definitely obsessed with them myself 🙂
My go-to cookie for those friends that don’t like “healthy” treats! Kid & hubby approved. Have made several times and they turn out each time!
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Yay! Thanks for your feedback Nikki! That makes my day 🙂
Really the best healthy brownies. And has my sisters approval, and she is very picky with food. Keep going !
You just made my day! I am SO glad to hear this! 🙂
The best healthy brownies
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