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Gluten free brownies with ganache icing dusted with cocoa powder on a white surface.

Gluten Free Almond Flour Brownies

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: Gluten free brownies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chill in fridge before serving: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 16 small brownies
Calories: 199kcal
This easy gluten free almond flour brownies recipe is made with ricotta cheese, coconut oil and pure maple syrup. They are fudgy bites that everyone will love!
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Equipment

Ingredients

Brownies

  • ¾ cup bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup real maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup cocoa powder, sifted
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • pinch kosher salt

Ganache Icing

  • ⅓ cup real maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup bittersweet chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder, sifted

Instructions

For the brownies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 x 9 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper on the bottom and sides.
  • Heat half of the chocolate chips in the microwave until just melted and smooth. Add ricotta cheese, eggs, vanilla and maple syrup and combine completely. 
  • In a separate bowl, combine sifted cocoa powder, almond flour, instant espresso powder, and salt. Add this mixture to the wet ingredients and mix together until completely incorporated. Mix in remaining chocolate chips.
  • Add batter to the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until just set. Remove and allow to cool before adding the frosting

For the ganache icing:

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips, coconut oil, and maple syrup until smooth and glossy.
  • Remove from heat and mix in the cocoa powder, whisk until smooth and no bits of cocoa powder remain.
  • Pour the ganache over the brownies and smooth into an even layer. Then place brownies in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set up.
  • Slice into small squares and serve. Brownies must be stored in the fridge. 

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg