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The Best Paleo Fudge Brownies

May 19, 2020

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The Best Paleo Fudge Brownies

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

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)
The Best Paleo Fudge Brownies

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

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  • Author: Lauren
  • 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
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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

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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

  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (I like these for dairy-free & these for sugar-free)
  • 1 tbsp nut of seed butter of choice (I used all natural peanut butter as I used that in the brownies)
  • 1/4 tsp course sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. In a large mixing bowl add the melted coconut oil, nut or seed butter of choice & sweetener of choice & mix until well combined.
  3. 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.
  4. Then add in the vanilla, almond flour, cocoa powder, pink salt, & collagen peptides, baking soda & apple cider vinegar.
  5. Lastly, gently mix in the 2 eggs just until combined.
  6. Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to flatten & press it in evenly.
  7. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top & press in, if desired.
  8. 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.
  9. Let them fully cool before removing them from the pan, to ensure they don’t break apart.
  10. 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.

Keywords: brownies, chocolate, dessert

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Comments

  1. Meghan says

    May 26, 2020 at 6:25 pm

    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.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lau says

      May 26, 2020 at 10:59 pm

      The absolute BEST feedback!! I am so happy to hear this Meghan! I am so glad you enjoyed them! Definitely obsessed with them myself 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nikki says

    October 25, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    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!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lau says

      October 29, 2020 at 11:29 pm

      Yay! Thanks for your feedback Nikki! That makes my day 🙂

      Reply
      • Diana says

        March 1, 2021 at 6:29 pm

        Really the best healthy brownies. And has my sisters approval, and she is very picky with food. Keep going !

        Reply
        • Lau says

          March 7, 2021 at 2:01 pm

          You just made my day! I am SO glad to hear this! 🙂

          Reply
  3. Diana says

    August 23, 2021 at 7:24 pm

    The best healthy brownies

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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