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These delicious, dark chocolate gluten-free brownies, made with coconut oil and coconut sugar, taste so decadent you will wonder why you ever needed butter and sugar in a brownie…
The other night I had a craving…
I wanted some of my Homemade Coconut Oil Dark Chocolate or my Dark Chocolate Peppermint Kahlua Truffles. But, I was supposed to be working, not whipping up a batch of chocolates.
So instead, to satisfy my cravings, I grabbed a small bowl, a couple handfuls of leftover dark chocolate chips that I had used for my Dark Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies, and small spoonfuls of coconut oil and peanut butter, along with a splash of Kahlua.
I put it all in the microwave and melted for about 15 seconds. Then, I stirred up my sweet mixture and began to lick the spoon.
Soooo good.
And then I started to think.
I wonder how this would taste as a brownie…
I didn’t wonder for long. I grabbed a mixing bowl and started in on this brownie creation.
While I didn’t need to make this brownie gluten free — and you definitely can use wheat flour in your version — I decided to opt for a gluten free brownie. I wanted to make this brownie as guilt free as possible.
Also, since these brownies were not intended for my kids, (my children are not fans of dark chocolate,) I didn’t need to worry about making them very sweet.
I prefer the bittersweet of dark chocolate and wasn’t in the mood for a super sweet brownie. So, I kept the sweetness to a minimum, adding only a bit of coconut sugar and some Hershey’s Butterscotch Syrup that I had in my cupboard.
Of course, when you make your brownies, you can use whatever sugar or sweetener you prefer. And if you or your kids aren’t fans of dark chocolate, feel free to substitute milk chocolate chips or just increase the cocoa powder and skip the chocolate chips.
The great thing about brownies is that you can customize and experiment and your creations will probably turn out fabulously. So have fun and tailor according to your mood and cravings.
Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter Brownies
These delicious, dark chocolate brownies, made with coconut oil and coconut sugar, taste so decadent you will wonder why you ever needed butter and sugar in a brownie…
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Author: Janice Croze
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur optional
- 1 tablespoon butterscotch or caramel syrup optional
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup almond flour and
- 1/4 cup tapioca flour or sweet rice flour or potato starch
- 1/8 teaspoon xanthum gum
- OR if not making gluten free use 1/2 cup wheat flour and skip xanthum gum
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350*F
In medium, microwave safe, mixing bowl, add chocolate chips, coconut oil and peanut butter
Microwave for 20-30 seconds
Remove and stir to continue melting chips
If necessary, return to microwave for another 10-20 seconds
Stir until mixture is all melted and well combined
While chocolate mixture is cooling, use another mixing bowl to whisk together dry ingredients and set aside
To the chocolate mixture, add in coffee liqueur and syrup (if using), vanilla and eggs
Beat gently by hand until well combined
Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients
Pour into an 8x8 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper
Bake at 350*F for 30 minutes - do not over bake
Allow to cool and dust with powdered sugar if desired
Written by Janice Croze, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
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About Janice
Janice is co-founder of 5 Minutes For Mom. She's been working online since 2003 and is thankful her days are full of social media, writing and photography.
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Dee | Grammy's Grid says
YUM! Pinned ♥ And I am trying to stay away from such but these looks so tasty! I invite you to link up at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 1 open until June 26th.Reply
Courtney says
These brownies look so amazing that I’m not even sure I can handle it! Dark chocolate AND peanut butter… pretty much the reasons I get out of bed in the morning. 😉
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Reynald says
Oh my goodness this looks divine! I especially love your foodtography 🙂 Have a great day xo
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Rebecca says
Those look to die for… I’m with you on loving the bittersweetness of dark chocolate! Ahh this makes my mouth water – I will have to try these!
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Mother of 3 says
You had me at dark chocolate.
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Nicole says
These look so delicious!! I like dark chocolate better then milk chocolate in brownies too, and just like you my kids don’t like it either so I don’t have to share lol. Adding peanut butter with chocolate just makes it even better!! Pinning, tweeting, and stumbling. Thank you for sharing over at Inspire Me Monday. Have a great week!
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Laura says
Chocolate, PB, & Coffee….amazingly delicious! <3
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Jess says
Oh my goodness this looks divine! I especially love your foodtography 🙂 Have a great day xo
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Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says
Goodness, these look AMAZING! I can’t believe they’re gluten free!
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Kate - The Craft Train says
They look yummy! I’m always on the lookout for gluten free recipes that taste good for my daughter.
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