Healthy Flourless Brownies made with all nut-free, paleo and gluten-free ingredients. They are the most fudgey and delicious brownie recipe to bake!
THESE BROWNIES ARE LIFE CHANGING!
Apologies for the all caps. But really…these brownies are about to change your brownie eating lifestyle for the better.
The most FUDGEY brownies that are flourless, nut-free, paleo and they are SO easy to bake.
I constantly find myself craving brownies lately. All day, everyday, ya girl just wants a thick brownie that melts in my mouth when it is warmed up. You know when the chocolate is oozing out and it’s almost too fudgey to even stay together? Ya, that kind of brownie is what we are baking today.
These require basically no ingredients (but really only 6 key ingredients are needed) and because my favorite dark chocolate is involved.
Oh and don’t forget to sprinkle some on top after the brownies bake!
Ingredients needed to bake flourless brownies:
- Creamy tahini – I use tahini in these brownies to make them nut-free and because it is more of a subtle flavored nut/seed butter. Feel free to use whatever nut butter you desire!
- Maple syrup – for a little sweetener here in combination with coconut sugar. Sub honey if you prefer!
- Coconut sugar – I love baking with coconut sugar. It adds the best sweetener and best consistency to these brownies. Plus it helps keep them refined sugar-free.
- Pasture-raised eggs – I haven’t tested flax eggs here. If you do and it works, let me know!
- Cacao powder – they key ingredient for all brownies besides the extra dark chocolate of course.
- Hu Kitchen Dark Chocolate Gems. My obsession. My forever baking addition. These melt SO perfectly in the brownies!!
How to make flourless brownies:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and grease well
- Cream together the tahini, maple syrup, coconut sugar, eggs and vanilla
- Mix in the cacao powder and baking powder until well combined (it will be thick!)
- Fold in dark chocolate gems then add batter to baking dish
- Bake in oven for 22-25 minutes (or until toothpick comes out clean when you poke the brownies)
- Allow the brownies to cool for a few minutes (this is key so they set!) then slice and enjoy!
A few other delicious chocolatey desserts to try:
4-ingredient Reese’s Bars (gluten-free)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Cups
Gluten-free Tastykake Tandy Cake
Gluten-free Copycat Entenmann’s Frosted Donuts
PrintHealthy Flourless Brownies (nut-free + gluten-free)
Healthy Flourless Brownies made with all gluten-free, paleo, nut-free and dairy-free ingredients. No flour needed! These are the best FUDGEY brownies ever!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Total Time: 27-30 minutes
Yield: 9 brownies 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup tahini or creamy nut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 2 pasture-raised eggs*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and grease well
- Cream together the tahini, maple syrup, coconut sugar, eggs and vanilla
- Mix in the cacao powder and baking powder until well combined (it will be thick!)
- Fold in dark chocolate gems then add batter to baking dish
- Bake in oven for 22-25 minutes (or until toothpick comes out clean when you poke the brownies)
- Allow the brownies to cool for a few minutes (this is key so they set!) then slice and enjoy!
Notes
*Can sub another nut butter
*I haven’t tested flax egg
**Store leftovers in airtight container for 5 days or freezer for longer
Kellie
I knew these brownies were going to be delicious when the batter was almost too good to leave alone! They taste just like any decadent brownie would. Super fudgy and soft! 10/10 and I will absolutely be making these more often!!
Jenna
just made a second batch! these are incredible and my new go-to brownie recipe. they are fudgy, rich, and delicious!!
Rachel
YAYY thank you so much jenna! that makes me so happy to hear!!
Sue
Amazing! I was super skeptical because there was no flour, in fact I was expecting this recipe to have almond flour in it. However these are the most moist chewy brownies ever. I would never have baked with tahini like this before. I’ve definitely learned something new here!
Rachel
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Linda Fein
flourless brownies
isn’t tahini flavor overpowering? any substitution for coconut sugar?
Rachel
not at all! 1/2 can 1/2 brown! xx
Clara
Can I sub the cacao with cocoa powder? That’s all I have right now 🙂
Rachel
haven’t tried!
Amanda
I had to go pretty much completely paleo about a year ago for medical reasons, and I have been searching for a recipe that reminded me of my gluten filled sugary brownies ever since. THESE ARE IT. I’ve made them a couple of times now, and they are ALWAYS hit. No one can believe they are made with tahini! (Don’t let the tahini deter you from making these) Seriously so amazingly fudgy and delicious and the perfect amount of sweetness! Thank you, Rachel!!!
Rachel
awwww YAAYYY thank you for telling me!!! enjoy amanda!!
Carla
Will be making again. The fiance approves, and he is not a fan of most healthy treats I make. These are so good, fudgy and soft! Taste like a good old Betty Crocker box mixed brownie. Sprinkle some Maldon flaky salt and you’ll be in heaven! 🙂
Sara
The best brownies I’ve ever eaten. And I’ve eaten a lot of brownies.
Rachel
HAHA yay!!!!
Celina
Can I substitute the maple syrup with coconut sugar?
Rachel
i don’t recommend it. anytime i have a sub tested/approved, it is listed above in recipe.
Oke
These brownies are literally so good! If I didnt make them myself, you couldnt convince me they didnt have any flour in it. The texture is great and the taste is amazing. Very filling too! I used natural peanut butter instead of tahini. I added a tbsp of evaporated milk, and I used milk chocolate chips. So good!
Rachel
omg YAYYYY!!!
Alyssa Reid
RUN DON’T WALK TO YOUR KITCHEN TO WHIP THESE UP NOW. They take literal minutes to throw together and are worth every second. So rich and chocolately and fudgey. They will have anybody fooled that there is not any flour in them. I am not sure I’ll ever bake another brownie recipe again.
Samantha
The ultimate brownies!
Rachel
woohooo!!!
Emaleigh
Just came out of the oven and OMG They are amazing! Took literally no time to make. Easiest things ever and they are Fudge City! Didn’t have to go out and buy anything either which was awesome. 10/10 will make again.
Manita
Just made this!! Followed the recipes instruction and the batter was Soooo yummy
Definately will be making this again as I ? dark chocolate. Is there a way to find calories in this recipe? X
Rachel
YAYAYA!
Laura Knudson
These are incredible. I followed the recipe exactly as written. I was skeptical about the tahini, but DON’T BE! The entire family loved them and had no idea they were healthy (and we love brownies).
Rachel
tahini is the best! so subtly flavored !!
Meghan
Just made with flax eggs and they are amazing! .. can’t stop eating
I also did half tahini and half PB. Plus forgot that I had broken my 8×8 pan so I made muffin tin brownies (lol) – still amazing ?
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Rachel
love that combo!!!!
Samantha
Seriously the BEST brownies I’ve made
Rachel
omg thank you!!!
Jayde
Soooo gooey!! They’re so yummy I’m so glad I had all the ingredients on hand during the quarantine to make them!
Rachel
yay thank you!!!
Jayde Grossman
Soooo gooey!! They’re so yummy I’m so glad I had all the ingredients on hand during the quarantine to make them!
Laryssa
First time making brownies with out a box and I was pretty impressed! The flavor from the tahini is really mild and the texture is good!
Rachel
YAY thanks boo!
Kim
I want to make these but I wan to use honey or maple syrup instead. Would that work? And how much should I use?
Rachel
hmmmm i think you’d need a more granulated sweetener
Sarah
I prefer these to normal brownies! The tahini makes them have a nice nutty flavor, which balances nicely with the sweetness. The texture is unreal. Made these for friends for Valentine’s Day, and they all loved them!
Rachel
wooohoooo!!!
Rachel
These brownies are everything and more, seriously I have searched high and low for a healthy gluten free brownie recipe and this is the one. With such easy ingredients too, that everyone has as staples!
Rachel
aw thank you!!!!
meg12
SO good! I used almond butter instead of the tahini and it turned out amazing! Rich flavor and fudgy texture…they were gone within a day at my house!
Rachel
wooohhoo!!!!!
Alissa
I was so excited to try these because of how much I love chewy fudgey brownies, and I love the idea of being able to satisfy my craving without being too unhealthy. They were DELICIOUS. Made some substitutions which allowed me to finish a bunch of almost-empty nut butters, so I did mostly tahini, some Trader Joes mixed nut butter, and a bit of peanut butter. I also didn’t have coconut sugar so I used raw turbinado sugar since it has a similar consistency. One small mistake I made was that I accidentally used corn starch instead of baking powder (whoops, both cans looked the same!), so they may not have risen as much as they would have, but still tasted incredible. Next time I plan on adding walnuts too 🙂
Rachel
yay!!!
Sophia E
Made these brownies during quarantine; my boyfriend and I ate them in 2 days (that says it all right?!) Ok well if not- these are SO good. The perfect brownie. I couldn’t stop thinking about them after they were gone either!
Instead of tahini I used unsalted almond butter. Thank you Rachel you brownie queen!!
Rachel
aw YAY thanks so much!!!
Brooke Watson
These exceeded my expectations!! So delicious and gooey
Jenn
Made these brownies as a flourless dessert for passover, SOO GOOD! This will absolutely be my go to recipe for brownies from now on
Rachel
aw YAY!!
Paula
Is there any way I can use normal sugar? Can’t currently find any coconut sugar.
Rachel
i haven’t tried so i can’t say if it’ll be perfect but definitely worth a shot!! use what ya got these days.
Kelli
I was hesitant of the tahini but dang these are goooood.
Rachel
awww YAYYY
Ivy
Was intrigued by the tahini. Specifically went out and got it to try this, have heard it’s a great nut butter sub. I am quarantined with my parents and they loved it ????. So fudgey and rich. Hu gems definitely make everything better too ?
Rachel
wooohhhoooo!!!!!
Ashley Cummings
I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve made these brownies now! At least once, or twice a week. We love them!!! I have the recipe memorized now and they are absolutely my go to. They’re so decadent!
Rachel
awwww YAYYY!
RAISA
awesome flavuor !
Rachel
thank you!
Carly
THESE BROWNIES ARE LITERAL HEAVEN!!! By far my fav recipe by you!!! They are so rich and fudgey and pure happiness. Thank you Rachel!!
Tova
Just made these and added some fresh chopped strawberries to the better and it took them to the next level! Sooo yummy and will definitely be making them again very soon!
Rachel
love!!!!
Alyssa Reid
RUN DON’T WALK TO YOUR KITCHEN TO WHIP THESE UP NOW. They take literal minutes to throw together and are worth every second. So rich and chocolately and fudgey. They will have anybody fooled that there is not any flour in them. I am not sure I’ll ever bake another brownie recipe again.
Nicki
Literally AMAZING! I subbed the tahini for almond butter and I still cannot believe how good they taste! They taste like if I bought a box of Betty Crocker brownies mix. Wow, forever my fav, forget about store bought mixes!
Rachel
best comment ever!!!
lori
CRAZY good!!! Thank you!!! I had all the ingredients and a huge Hu fan so this was perfection!!
Rachel
woooohhhooo!!!
Lauren
These came out great, and I usually have low expectations for gluten free brownies – I was really happy with these!! I used brown sugar instead of coconut sugar and it was totally fine. I almost wish they had more of an intense chocolate flavor and next time I might try to sub some of the cocoa powder with espresso powder to bring out that flavor? But I would definitely recommend making these and I will make these again!!!
AnneMarie
My house smells heavenly! In used almond butter bc I ran out of tahini. Being that we are not nut free, I added some crushed walnuts! Deeeeeelicious! Thanks for your ahhhh-mazing recipes! I love every one! P.S. I just got your cookbook, too!! You go girl!! Lol Hugs!!
Rachel
awww thank you!! LOVE adding the walnuts!!!
Amanda
This recipe is AMAZING! so freaking fudgy in the middle. My dad isn’t one to eat ” healthy” desserts and would rather just do the real thing but he gave this a 10/10. Will be making these nonstop.
Rachel
YAAYYY
Carly
THESE BROWNIES ARE TRULY LIFE CHANGING!!! Honestly taste better than any other brownie I’ve ever eaten.
Rachel
omg thank you!!!
Kathy
? delicious. Loved making and eating these intriguing brownies. Thank you ?
Rachel
aw YAYYY
Kim
Made these last night and I’m SHOCKED that these are flourless! I was too chicken to use tahini because I’m not a huge fan of the taste so I used almond butter. They taste amAAAAzing!!!!!Thank you so much for sharing!
Rachel
aw YAYYY
Christina
Soooo yummy! My new ew go-to brownie recipe! Def recommend!
Rachel
awww YAYYY
Amanda
So easy and delicious! Best GF brownies ever!
Rachel
thank you!
Lisa
Will this recipe work even if I omit the chocolate chips?
Rachel
yes but they won’t be as chocolatey!!
Alyssa
Amazing! Subbed peanut butter and cane sugar. My husband loved them too and he’s not always a fan of my healthier desserts. 🙂
Rachel
woohooo!!!!
Rebecca
These are friggin amazing!! So fudgy and gooey and a little crunchy on the outside (possibly because I left them in the oven a bit too long, oopsie). Also, I used a flax egg instead, and that seemed to be perfectly fine.
Rachel
so good to know!! yay!
Kelsey
Followed the recipe exactly, using flax instead of the eggs. They are so delicious! Thanks for a recipe that works for the whole family (GF, vegan, and nut free)!
Rachel
aaaww thanks!
Maham
I was really excited to make this recipe, but I recently learned of an egg allergy. Do you think substituting a gelatin egg would work? Really hopeful to try these brownies!!
Rachel
i think flax egg would be better but i haven’t used gelatin egg!
Valerie
These brownies were so so good – perfectly sweet and fudgy, one bowl ?, and just a few minutes to whip up. I will make this again and again!
Elizabeth
LOVED! followed the recipe exactly except used honey instead of maple syrup. I might have used more chocolate chips as well 🙂 thank you!!
Rachel
awwww yay!!!
Shannon
AMAZING! Have only ever had the box mix brownies but these were even better!!!!
Rachel
YAAYY!!! xx
Celia G
And she does it again! These are a complete win and easy to make! I am a brownie fiend and these usually win out over the other recipes I’ve tried in the past.
Rachel
you are the best! thank you!!
Kirsten
My go-to brownie recipe, so so good!!!
Rachel
thank you so much!!!
Julia
BEST BROWNIE RECIPE EVER!!!
sooo good and fudgey! My fav brownie recipe and love they are made with just the good stuff 😉 (I love making them with peanut butter sub for tahini!)
Rachel
yay!!!!
Lexi
RUN, DON’T WALK to make this brownie recipe. Broke my whisk making them because they are so thick and gooey – I’m not even mad though because they are delicious! Looking forward to trying more of Rachel’s recipes.
Rachel
AWWW !! xx
Emily
If we don’t have coaco or cacao powder, any thoughts on a substitute? Would Melted chocolate chips work?
Rachel
i don’t think so – melted chocolate is liquid form while cacao and cocoa powders are more a flour/powder consistency.
Madeline Armstrong
HOT DAMN. These are likely the best brownies I’ve EVER made, just to echo basically all of the comments here! As soon as I saw the reviews I knew I needed to make these and I was NOT disappointed! I am vegan, so I subbed the 2 eggs for 2 vegan egg replacer (bob’s red mill powder, not flax) and they turned out perfect. I also added a tiny bit less coconut sugar than it calls for. I can’t wait to make these again and again, and try different things, like diff nut butters/adding nuts/swirling PB on top… yum! Thank you for this!
Rachel
aawwww thank you!!!
Jacquelyn
Just made these yesterday and they are amazing. Followed the recipe exactly and turned out perfect! Thanks for the recipe!
Rachel
wwoohooo!! thank you!
Danielle
These are the BEST! Used monk fruit instead of coconut sugar and added some sprinkles on top. Thanks for another amazing recipe!
Or
What is 1/2 cup dark chocolate in grams?
Rachel
i am not sure but feel free to use one of those converters online 😉
Amanda
I love this recipe! I have made it three times and have tried different nut butters each time. Almond butter is my favorite!
Caroline
Just do it! Make these now. They are absolutely wonderful! You can even just eat the batter if you’re feeling impatient bc omg it’s amazing. I also made these with peanut butter and they were perfect
Rachel
yaayyy thank caroline!!!
Sonam
These brownies are incredible!!! I prefer them to flour brownies. They are so decadent but don’t make you feel heavy or gross after. Thank you Rachel for sharing this recipe with us!!
Rachel
YAY!! thank you so much!!!! xx
Lindsey
These brownies are AMAZING!!! Such a great recipe!!
Carli Pappas
These are UNREAL! I almost couldn’t believe all the reviews saying these were better than any brownies out there but now I know they really are. Dangerously quick and easy to make. I LOVE THESE.
Rachel
wwooohhooo!!!!
Christina
Have made this recipe countless times with whatever nut butters I have on hand and is the absolute best!! Any chance you’d ever make a single serving “mug brownie” version?
Jenny
I can not believe how good these are! The absolute best brownie. So easy and so tasty!
Rachel
yayyy TY!!
Becky
Hello! As I am not making these vegan will normal eggs work?! Thank you ☺️
Rachel
yes please see recipe above 😉
Kelli
These are the real deal. SOOOO fudgy and chocolatey. Add some flaky sea salt , but otherwise perfect. i even did a half batch and microwaved in 2 mug cake ramekins and they turned out fantastic as well. Thanks Rachael
Rachel
wwooohhoooooo!!!
Kelly Horsley
Do you have the macros for any of your recipes? They all look amazing, but I’m counting macros and it would help me out tremendously. Thanks!
Rachel
Why You Don’t See the Nutrition Breakdown On My Recipes..
Sanny Kataoka
I made these last week and am still enjoying them straight from the freezer. They seem to be even more delicious a few days after baking! When they were fresh, the tahini flavor was strong, so my son was not a fan, but a few days later, the tahini flavor is barely there … just chewy brownie goodness!
I love your “real food” philosophy. I have a sweet tooth and your dessert recipes make me feel like I can indulge with less guilt. 🙂 After enjoying your instagram feed for a while now, I decided it was time to order your cookbook! Can’t wait to receive it!
Rachel
awwww thank you so much sanny!!
K
What are some subs for the coconut sugar? Will organic cane sugar work? Or more maple syrup?
Rachel
a grainy sugar can’t be subbed for liquid sugar in baking recipes. a mix of cane and brown may work best! xx
Val
I made these brownies exactly as is and have decided it’ll be my go-to brownie recipe from now on! They’re deliciously chocolatey and fudgey without being overly sweet! I added a bit of sea salt on top because I’m a sucker for anything sweet and salty and my fiancé and I had to stop ourselves from finishing the whole pan! Thank you for this AMAZING recipe!!
Rachel
aawww YAY!!!
Christine