Published 10/7/2016 • Updated 2/26/2024 A cashew butter and maple mixture makes up the base of these flourless brownies, making them ridiculously moist and indulgent. We love using cashew butter spread for our healthy dessert recipes because it’s an easy and delicious way to make things flourless. Because hey, your gluten-free friends deserve a good dessert, too! This brownie recipe is actually a chocolatey version of our Grain-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, which uses almond butter instead of cashew butter. These gluten-free brownies will be ready in under 30 minutes and are just as easy to make as traditional brownies. Just mix your wet and dry ingredients to make your dough, transfer it to a pan, and bake. These may be healthier brownies, but they’ve still got all the fudgy goodness you crave.
What You Need for Our Cashew Butter Brownies
Creamy cashew butter: These brownies use a cashew butter base. We recommend unsalted, but if you do end up using salted, make sure you omit any additional salt from the recipe. Eggs: You’ll need 2 eggs to make sure these brownies stick together! Maple syrup: We love using maple syrup as a natural sweetener in our recipes! It gives the perfect amount of sweetness without any refined sugar. Coconut palm sugar: Coconut sugar is another natural sweetener that we love using in our recipes. It has a lower glycemic index than regular sugar and adds a caramel-like flavor to these brownies. Cocoa powder: This adds a rich brownie batter flavor to these brownies that is absolutely addictive! Coconut flour: Coconut flour is a gluten-free and grain-free flour alternative that also adds extra moisture to these brownies. Don’t skip it!
Delicious Recipe Variations
The simple ingredients in this recipe are easy to modify depending on what you have on hand. Here are a few suggestions for delicious variations of these flourless cashew butter brownies: Cashew butter: We’ve tested this recipe with peanut butter and light brown sugar, and it worked just swell! Eggs: If you can’t have eggs, use flax eggs instead! For each egg, mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water and let it sit for a few minutes until it becomes gel-like. Cocoa powder: You can intensify the chocolate flavor by using dark cocoa powder. Tasty add-ins: Mix some dark chocolate chips into the batter for an even richer and gooier brownie experience. Vegan chocolate chips and cacao nibs are also great options Toppings: Some course sea salt, chopped nuts, or cashew butter drizzle would taste fantastic on top of the warm brownies!
How to Store + Freeze
These brownies will last for up to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also extend their shelf life by storing them in the refrigerator or freezer. To freeze, cut them into individual servings, wrap each one tightly with plastic wrap, and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature or heat them up in the microwave for a warm and gooey treat.
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