Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Brownies

"This is my older son’s favorite treat. Whenever I ask him what he would like me to bake for him, he says, “brownies.” He loves packing these higher-protein treats in his lunch for dessert. http://www.elanaspantry.com/desserts/brownies/"
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
8
Yields:
24 brownies
Serves:
10-12
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a large bowl, blend almond butter until smooth with a hand blender.
  • Blend in eggs, then blend in agave and vanilla.
  • Blend in cocoa, salt and baking soda, then fold in chocolate chips.
  • Grease a 9 x 13 pyrex baking dish.
  • Pour batter into dish.
  • Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes.

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Reviews

  1. I LOVE this recipe. It is the best gluten free and dairy free brownie recipe out there imo. And I have tried quite a few :) For my recipe I made my own nut butter with 12 oz. of hazelnuts heated on low heat on the stove for a few minutes to release the oils then processed in the food processor till they start to look like a nut butter. And instead of agave I used one cup of dark honey. These are my go to when I NEED something with chocolate. Also I think dairy free needs to be added in the title. It would help all those searching for gluten free and dairy free treats :)
     
  2. Abolutely delicious! I made these brownies yesterday and brought them to a get together. Everybody loved them. I did not modify the recipe at all. Very tasty! I did notice when I originally viewed the recipe that it did not mention how much almond butter to use. It requires a 16 oz jar. Enjoy!
     
  3. Very good and better the 2nd day. I made them for my mother who needs extra calories and she likes them. I gave one to the aide on duty and she liked it too. It was hard to imagine that the gooey batter would rise, but it did. My teen daughter likes them too, so it will be one I make again. I think I'll use xylitol next time since what I've read says that agave nectar isn't that good for you. Thanks!
     
  4. First to answer the others who wrote about this recipe, if you go to the Elana's Pantry website you'll find the correct amounts of ingredients. These brownies taste great, have no flour, have a good soft brownie texture and you don't feel like you are giving up anything to eat more healthfully. They rise in the oven (I was amazed) and look like a normal brownie. The only reason I give them 4 stars instead of 5 is because the agave nectar and almond butter are a bit pricey. I guess that's good though because they will be a special treat every once in a while instead of an every day thing. I appreciate that there's a good gluten-free recipe out there and I don't have to do trial and error to figure it out myself.
     
  5. This recipe seems incomplete. Besides the amount of almond butter not being specified, just the volume of the current list of ingredients would barely cover the bottom of a 9x13 pan. So either there should be more ingredients or the amounts should increase, or you should use a smaller pan.
     
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  1. First to answer the others who wrote about this recipe, if you go to the Elana's Pantry website you'll find the correct amounts of ingredients. These brownies taste great, have no flour, have a good soft brownie texture and you don't feel like you are giving up anything to eat more healthfully. They rise in the oven (I was amazed) and look like a normal brownie. The only reason I give them 4 stars instead of 5 is because the agave nectar and almond butter are a bit pricey. I guess that's good though because they will be a special treat every once in a while instead of an every day thing. I appreciate that there's a good gluten-free recipe out there and I don't have to do trial and error to figure it out myself.
     

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<a href="http://www.elanaspantry.com/"><img src="http://elanaspantry.com/logo.png"></a> <a href="http://www.elanaspantry.com/">Elana's Pantry</a>: Your source for healthy, gluten free recipes using natural and wholesome ingredients. The seeds of <a href="http://www.elanaspantry.com/">elanaspantry.com</a> were planted in 1993 when I formed my first business <a href="http://ecosav.com/" target="_blank">ecosav</a>, an environmental consulting firm, specializing in recycling. One day, at the peak of my business success, I woke up and found myself in my 30’s, living in NYC with a husband, toddler and an infant. What was I doing, I wondered? I felt like a fish out of water. I wanted to raise my boys in a simple environment, similar to the one in which I grew up in Northern California. My husband and I decided a change of scenery was in order and within a year we moved our family to Colorado. When the last box was unpacked, I realized I was going to be a restless stay at home mom. Even though I remained involved in my New York consulting business, I was really looking for a new venture relevant to my life as a mother. In my 20’s I studied ayurvedic cooking. When my son and I were diagnosed with celiac disease, this three-year study came in handy. Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder triggered by eating gluten. Out of necessity my cooking took on an entirely new dimension as we both went on a gluten-free diet. Unwilling to cook two separate meals each night for my family, I needed to make gluten free food that tasted like regular food. Would I be able to do this well enough to convince my husband to come home for dinner? I threw myself into this culinary challenge and my husband, a tough critic, held nothing back. With much trial and many errors, I developed a gluten free repertoire that tastes delicious. Friends and family now ask for my recipes, even those who are not on restricted diets! While my cooking might not be complex, I appreciate that my food brings people together –those who eat regular food and those who can’t –to break bread in the warmth of my kitchen. I love to make food that is not only good for you, but actually tastes good. This has become a passion for me.
 
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