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Easy Paleo Brownies are deliciously fudgy and made with simple ingredients like maple syrup, almond flour, coconut sugar, and eggs. Because they’re paleo, they’re also dairy- and gluten-free. This easy brownie recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and is sure to be a hit.
The most delicious paleo brownies ever created
Raise your hand if one of your earliest baking experiences involved boxed brownie mix! I know mine did. I remember that whenever we had a school function or birthday party to go to, I’d jump at the excuse to whip up a tasty batch of my all-time favorite dessert.
They were foolproof and so easy, and it meant that I could sneak a bit of the batter! I was sold.
I still love brownies to this day, and I’ve made more versions than I can count! However, there is one recipe that I just recently perfected: the paleo brownie. Yep, you can totally make brownies without the gluten and dairy!
The recipe that I’ve put together is easy to make, made with nutrient rich ingredients, and can be ready from start to finish in less than 30 minutes. Who’s in?!
I love making paleo desserts and want to share my Paleo Chocolate Pecan Pie too.
What ingredients are in paleo brownies?
One thing that makes this recipe great is the simplicity. All of the ingredients used are easily accessible and can be found at any grocery store! You can also find them online, if that’s what you prefer.
Any brand of any of the ingredients will work!
- Eggs
- Coconut sugar
- Maple syrup
- Coconut oil
- Vanilla
- Almond flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Sea salt
- Chocolate (for drizzling)
What you’ll need to make healthy brownies
This recipe is kept simple in terms of the kitchen tools that are required too! In total, you’ll need six different items, in addition to your measuring cups.
- Baking dish
- Parchment paper or oil
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Medium mixing bowl
- Mixing spatula or spoon
Additionally, you’ll need to measure out almost all of the ingredients, so be sure to have the following measuring cups handy: 1/4 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, 2/3 cup, and 3/4 cup.
How to make easy paleo brownies
Believe me when I say that easy paleo brownies truly live up to their name. They’re just… easy! I’m pretty sure that anyone, at any age, with any bit of baking experience could whip these up in no time.
Simply prepare your baking dish, mix your ingredients to form the ooey gooey delicious batter, and bake! In no time, you’ll have a steaming hot dish of fudgy brownies ready to devour.
Here’s a full breakdown of what you’ll need to do to bring these tasty treats to life.
To begin making your own homemade cocoa powder brownies, preheat the oven to 350F and prepare an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper or oil.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, coconut sugar, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla.
Then, in a separate bowl, stir together the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and stir until everything is well combined.
Next, pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Finally, let everything cool completely before serving, and enjoy!
Delicious add-ons to include on top
Want to take your brownies one step higher and create a knock out presentation at the same time? Use some add-ons! These delicious toppings will make all of your brownie dreams come true.
- Mini M&Ms: Who doesn’t love candy?! Add these little treats to your brownies for a delicious rainbow finishing touch.
- Crushed Twix Bars: Love caramel? Add some! Crush up Twix bars (or your favorite candy bar) and sprinkle it on top.
- Sprinkles: Can’t go wrong with classic sprinkles! Any kind will work.
- Nuts: Add yummy crushed pecans, peanuts, or walnuts to the top of your brownies for an added crunch!
Note: Some of these toppings may not be paleo-friendly.
What makes these brownies paleo?
If you’re on a low-carb or paleo diet, you do not have to give up dessert… ever! Fortunately for you, many of the recipes on my blog are paleo friendly (I’ve linked to some of my favorites below).
This means that while these desserts are paleo-approved, they’re also gluten- and grain-free. They’re made from alternative flours like almond, coconut, or cassava, as anything with gluten is omitted from the recipe.
In addition to being gluten-free, the paleo diet does not include dairy, so any paleo recipe on my site is also dairy-free! I use alternatives like almond milk in place of milk, and coconut oil in place of butter. I also substitute granulated sugar with natural alternatives like coconut sugar or maple syrup!
For this particular recipe, you’ll find a wide variety of healthy swaps like almond flour, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and coconut oil. These were chosen to bring these brownies to life, sans the gluten, sugar, and dairy!
Helpful baking tips
Have paleo brownie questions? Here are some tips that you may find useful!
Baking pan size
I like to use an 8×8 pan for my brownies, because it makes them turn out thick. Any size pan will work, just note that larger pans will result in thinner brownies. You will also need to adjust the baking time accordingly.
Substituting ingredients
There are a number of ingredients that can be swapped, which comes in handy if you find yourself in an ingredient pickle! You can swap coconut sugar for regular sugar at a 1:1 ratio, and you can substitute coconut oil for any similar high-fat baking oil (also at a 1:1 ratio). As for maple syrup, you can use honey or molasses. Add this one to taste, as a 1:1 ratio may be too much.
Storing almond flour brownies
These brownies can be kept on the counter or in the refrigerator. Either way, store them in a securely sealed container to keep them nice, fresh, and fluffy.
Try these paleo desserts next
Loving these delicious diet-approved paleo brownies? If so, you’re in luck. There are so many more delicious treats where these came from! Below are some of my favorites that I’m sure you’ll enjoy too.
Easy Paleo Brownies
Easy Paleo Brownies are made with simple ingredients like maple syrup, almond flour, coconut sugar, and eggs. Because they’re paleo, they’re also dairy- and gluten-free. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy brownie recipe is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 cups almond flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Chocolate for drizzling (melted with 1 tsp coconut oil)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and prepare an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper or oil.
- In a large bowl, beat together eggs, coconut sugar, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla.
- In a separate small bowl, stir together almond flour, cacao powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until fully combined.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 15-18 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before serving and store on counter or in fridge.
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Kelly says
I ended up substituting a type of extra virgin olive oil recommended for baking, ended up being so delicious, thank you so much for this recipe.
Erin says
Hi Kelly, so glad you loved them and made them your own!! 🙂
Lianna says
These are incredible. SO fudgy and fulfilled my sweet tooth. Highly recommend. So simple and easy to make too!
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Erin says
Hi Lianna, so glad you liked the brownies!!
Jennie says
Do you pour the chocolate drizzle when the brownies are hot?
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Erin says
Hi Jennie, I normally wait until they are cool!
Sarag says
I made these for Father’s Day and my family loved them! My dad tries to stay away from refined sugar so these were perfect. I was skeptical of my baking abilities, but this recipe turned out AMAZING!
Erin says
Hi Sarag, so glad you enjoyed them so much!!
Lauren says
Incredible. They are so extremely simple— ridiculously quick— but they turn out PERFECT. Gooey and fudgy, sweet and dark! Why can’t all brownies be this quick and delicious!!
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Erin says
Hi Lauren, so glad you loved the brownies!
Stephanie Kilgore says
Oh my gosh, these are delicious! I bake these for about 10-12 minutes & they are wonderful. I personally think they’re better the next day. These are my go to homemade brownies.
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Erin says
Hi Stephanie, so glad you love them!
Eva says
The flavor is delicious but I found these to have a cake-y consistency vs a brownie consistency. Again, the flavors are amazing just wasn’t the consistency I was hoping for when I make a brownie.
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Erin says
Hi Eva, so glad you liked the taste! I’m sorry that you did not like the consistency. I’ve heard tons of good things about this one.
natalie says
I want to try these! When and how much chocolate do you drizzle on top? thank you!
Erin says
Hi Natalie, yes please do, and I just melt about 1/2 a cup and drizzle on at the end! Let me know how yours come out!
Katy Serio says
These are some of my favorite, easy, but decadent brownies to make for my weekly desserts. Erin does a great job making recipes approachable and delicious. I also have learned so much from her about baking/cooking, substitutions that are right for me, etc.
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Erin says
Hi Katy, so glad you loved them!! 🙂
Sarah says
Super fudgy!! Definitely recommend if you are a big chocolate fan. Also great with some peanut butter on top!
Erin says
Hi Sarah, so glad you like them and great idea!!
Sarah says
I made these yesterday and swapped out coconut sugar with turbinado sugar (1:1) since that’s all I had, and added some dark (70%) chocolate chips. These tasted good out of the oven and cooled, but EVEN better when refrigerated overnight! It had crispy edges and was chewy, and not overly sweet! Didn’t miss the usual AP flour. My husband and I have almost polished them off. I’m thinking of making these again already! Highly recommend.
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Erin says
Hi Sarah, so happy you both loved them and made them your own!! Thanks for sharing!
Julie says
These brownies are the best! Just like everything Erin makes, they always turn out even better than I can imagine!
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Erin says
Hi Julie, I am so glad you loved them!!
Heidi says
I just made these and served them with whipped cream. They are the best paleo brownies I have ever had! I am not usually a fan of almond flour but these were exceptional!
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Erin says
Hi Heidi, thanks for sharing! So happy you enjoyed them!!
Sabrina says
These are amazing 🙂
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Erin says
Hi Sabrina, so happy you enjoyed them!!
sally says
At last, a successful brownie recipe! The texture turned out great although any suggestions or insights as to why it is a bit crumbly? Thank you!
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Erin says
Hi Sally, I am glad you liked them and it sounds like they may have been a tad overcooked. Next time you make them, I’d check them earlier with a toothpick and keep an eye on them and take them out as soon as it comes out clean. Hope this helps!!
Heidi says
Hi Sally, I added 1/2 tsp of xanthan gum. I use it in all of my GF recipes. They held together beautifully.
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Dasha says
Made these tonight and loved them!! Huge stamp of approval from my non-gf or df boyfriend too. These came out super moist and the perfect level of sweet! I drizzled them with peanut butter too which I highly recommend 😍
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Erin says
Hi Dasha, I am so glad you both liked the brownies and great addition!!
Ashley says
Another AMAZING recipe! Only sub I did was apple sauce for coconut oil and it turned out perfectly! Anytime I need a recipe for anything I check ELW first 🙂
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Erin says
Hi Ashley, I am so glad you liked them and thanks for your support!!
Katie says
Moist and delicious! Made these for a small family gathering and everyone loved them. 🙂
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Erin says
Hi Katie, I am so glad you liked them!
Stacey says
These brownies are absolutely incredible – by far the best brownies I ever made… and they’re paleo!
My partner loved them as well and said that these brownies are being added to our “family recipe” – if that’s not a compliment, I don’t know what is!
Thank you Erin for this recipe 🙂
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Erin says
Hi Stacey, thanks for sharing! I am so glad you both loved them so much!
Cece says
Literally the best. Everything ELW does is TOP. NOTCH. Made for a work event and they were devoured! Got so many compliments and several people asked for the recipe!!! Will DEFINITELY be making again.
Erin says
Hi Cece, so happy you and your co-workers loved them!