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Easy Paleo Brownies

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Quick and easy paleo brownies to satisfy your chocolate craving. Just throw everything in the food processor and they are in the oven in 5 minutes.
Easy Paleo Brownies to satisfy your chocolate craving. Make in a food processor — no bowls needed — and they are in the oven in 5 minutes. | cookeatpaleo.com

I originally came up with this easy paleo brownie recipe because I wanted a quick brownie recipe using ingredients I had in the pantry — a little bit of almond butter and some cacao powder. It was a happy coincidence as these brownies were a snap to put together, and they turned out to be one of my favorite brownie recipes. They are fudgy, buttery and sure to satisfy your chocolate craving.

What makes this recipe so easy is that everything goes straight into the food processor — no bowls needed. Because these brownies are made with cacao powder, you don’t have to melt chocolate. You don’t even have to melt the ghee. As long as it is at room temperature, just put it in the food processor with the rest of the ingredients. The brownies are in the oven in about 5 minutes.

A quick and easy paleo brownie recipe to satisfy your chocolate craving. Make in a food processor — no bowls needed — and they are in the oven in 5 minutes. | cookeatpaleo.com

This easy paleo brownie recipe is perfect when you need a quick dessert. They are great on their own and make a perfect base for toppings like banana ice cream or coconut whipped cream.

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Easy Paleo Brownie Recipe

These quick and easy paleo brownies will satisfy your chocolate craving. Just throw everything in the food processor and they are in the oven in 5 minutes.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Lisa Wells

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup organic cacao powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup ghee
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease an 8 x 8-inch pan.
  • Add dry ingredients to food processor and pulse to combine. Add remaining ingredients and process until well combined. Spread batter in pan.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes, until set but still slightly moist in center.

 

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Comments

  1. Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts

    March 17, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Will try these soon! Love the ingredients and how easy they are to make! 🙂

    Shirley

    Reply
    • Lisa

      March 17, 2013 at 4:33 pm

      Thanks Shirley! Hope you enjoy the brownies!

      Reply
  2. Rosemary

    March 27, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    These sound delicious. Do you think they would work with coconut oil instead of ghee since I don’t eat dairy products?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      March 27, 2013 at 2:58 pm

      I haven’t tested this brownie recipe with coconut oil, but it seems like it would work. If you try coconut oil, let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
      • Aphra Adkins

        July 15, 2014 at 5:47 pm

        I always use coconut oil when I make these and they turn out great every time!

        Reply
        • Talia

          March 31, 2015 at 11:30 am

          Made these tonight with cocnut oil and rice malt syrup and they were fabulous!

          Reply
    • MASHA

      March 10, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      Ghee is not a dairy product 😊

      Reply
  3. Brenda

    April 28, 2013 at 10:03 am

    Do you know what the nutritional value is for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      April 29, 2013 at 5:35 pm

      I don’t track nutritional values, but MyFitnessPal app (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/) has a recipe calculator you can use for this and there are other websites, like SparkRecipes (http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calculator.asp), that will provide more detailed nutrition info.

      Reply
      • Mark

        July 30, 2014 at 4:30 am

        Lisa, you can also use popular CalorieCount (http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php) but I personally prefer HappyForks (http://happyforks.com/analyzer) – It’s the best recipe analyzer IMO, did you try this?

        Reply
        • Lisa

          July 31, 2014 at 6:26 pm

          Mark, I haven’t tried them. Thanks for sharing!

          Reply
  4. Jaime

    May 01, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    Nutrition info from myfitnesspal.com
    For 16 servings:
    100 calories 12g carbs 6g fat 3g protein 47mg sodium 9g sugar

    Reply
  5. Jaime

    May 01, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    These are so delicious by the way! Love it 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa

      May 02, 2013 at 11:27 am

      Thanks for sharing the nutrition info. I’m so glad you love the brownies! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Joanna

    July 31, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    Excellent! I made them with chunky almond butter for that extra crunch.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      August 01, 2013 at 10:05 pm

      Awesome! I’ll have to try the chunky – thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  7. Paulin Soleyman

    August 01, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    Thank you so much for this recipe! Since I started Paleo I’ve experimented with a lot of different recipes for brownies but this one is the best. Now, it’s the only recipe I use 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa

      August 01, 2013 at 10:10 pm

      Thank you so much for your comment! It’s my favorite brownie recipe. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Tim Moore

    October 19, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    Made these and they came out great. On a whim, I added 1/4 cup each of shredded coconut, pecan bits, and chocolate chips. Wife says they are the best brownies she has ever eaten. I found them delicious too. Oh, I used room temp grass-fed butter instead of ghee.

    Reply
  9. kristi day (@kristikday)

    November 14, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    Can you leave out the espresso powder? And if so, do you need a substitution?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 17, 2013 at 12:07 pm

      The espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor. You can leave it out or replace it with a little coffee.

      Reply
  10. Kay

    January 23, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    UM…these were absolutely amazing! My judgmental hubby and his family even liked them. I will NEVER go back to boxed brownies again…obviously since we are eating Paleo…but you get the idea.

    http://mommeetskitchen.blogspot.com/2014/01/celebratory-brownies-my-new-go-to.html

    Reply
    • Lisa

      January 23, 2014 at 6:04 pm

      Thanks Kay! My husband likes these too – he says they taste like “regular” brownies.

      Reply
  11. The Paleo Princess

    January 25, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    Would it be possible to use stevia in place of honey? My dad is diabetic and really can’t have any kind of sugar

    Reply
    • Lisa

      January 25, 2014 at 6:36 pm

      The honey provides moisture as well as sweetness, so I don’t think substituting stevia in this recipe would work.

      Reply
  12. Cathy O.

    February 22, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    I don’t follow paleo but look for these recipes because they are healthier, in general, and lower sugar. I made these today and they are amazing and my husband even liked them and said that they taste “normal.” Do you know if you could use natural peanut butter instead of the almond butter?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      February 24, 2014 at 1:30 pm

      Cathy, I’m glad you and your husband liked the brownies! My husband said the same thing. 🙂
      I have not tested this recipe with peanut butter (peanuts are legumes, not paleo), so I don’t know if it would work.

      Reply
  13. Alexis

    March 10, 2014 at 9:13 pm

    These are absolutely AMAZING!! We are not strictly paleo or GF, but like the recipes as they are often healthier and more nutrient dense. I can’t get over how good these are… And so guilt free! I am almost 8 months pregnant and we have made these twice in the past few weeks. This recipe has made me so happy =)

    Reply
    • Lisa

      March 11, 2014 at 3:02 pm

      Thanks, Alexis! I’m so glad you are enjoying the brownies. And congratulations! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Di

    March 12, 2014 at 3:26 am

    Hi I was just thinking do you think I could sub in pureed baked sweet potato for the almond butter? I have seen sweet potato brownies before. Thanks!

    Reply
  15. Aphra Adkins

    May 08, 2014 at 8:54 am

    I made these last night and immediately ate half the batch myself – I’ve never had better brownies! I have severe dairy and gluten allergies but also a severe sweet tooth so these are a life saver. Thanks so much for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      May 10, 2014 at 11:07 am

      Yeah! This is my favorite brownie recipe – I’m so glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  16. Tina

    July 05, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    I just started eating paleo a few days ago, literally Monday, and these are AMAZING!! I have never left a comment for a blogger and these brownies inspired a first for me!! Thank you for making a lifestyle change a lot easier with this delicious recipe!!! Everyone needs to make these brownies!!!!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      July 07, 2014 at 2:45 pm

      Thank you for the comment – I’m so glad you love my paleo brownie recipe! And congrats on starting paleo!

      Reply
  17. Amy

    August 16, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    These are delicious!!! My kids and I love them!! What’s the best way to store them and for how long? Thank u!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      August 18, 2014 at 4:40 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad you love them! To be honest, they never last more than a day or two in my house. I store them on the counter and they seem to disappear as soon as I leave the room. 🙂

      Reply
  18. Kristin Girod

    December 04, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    My 15 yo daughter made these tonight and they were divine!!!! Our family of 8 made quick work of these brownies. I’m just glad I grabbed a piece before they were wiped out 🙂 The only mod we made was to add mini chocolate chips. I’m sure this will be our go-to brownie recipe from now on! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      December 05, 2014 at 1:36 pm

      Awesome! I’m so glad you all enjoyed them!

      Reply
  19. Rita

    December 15, 2014 at 10:06 am

    My food processor is dead so I did some manual labor for this one. When I tried the finished product I literally said out loud, “How is this even possible?” because they not only tasted like regular brownies but like AMAZING regular brownies and my entire non-Paleo family devoured them. This will be my go-to brownie recipe for the rest of my LIFE. 😉

    Like others, I used coconut oil in place of the ghee and added 1/3 cup Enjoy life chocolate chips. Any thoughts on replacing half the oil with some applesauce? Or using avocado instead of the coconut oil?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      December 15, 2014 at 12:41 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad you loved the brownies! I have not tried subbing applesauce or avocado – if you try it, let me know how it turns out.

      Reply
  20. Kate

    February 22, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    Just made these with my (picky-picky-picky-eater) boys 4yo and 7yo, and they loved them! Thanks for the yummy recipe!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      February 22, 2015 at 6:10 pm

      That’s awesome, Kate! Glad they loved them. 🙂

      Reply
  21. Laura

    January 31, 2016 at 9:29 am

    These look so delicious!!! Could I substitute coconut oil for ghee? Or do you have a brand of ghee you really love? Can’t wait to try there!

    Reply
  22. Sandy

    February 02, 2016 at 9:50 am

    I don’t use dairy in baking. Is there anything I can substitute for ghee in the brownie recipe?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      February 04, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      Hi Sandy, I haven’t tested it in this recipe, but coconut oil can usually be substituted for ghee. If you try it, let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  23. Barbara

    February 04, 2016 at 11:29 pm

    Easy + chocolate, yes! And only 100 calories. I’m really loving these. Thanks!

    Reply
  24. Tina

    February 07, 2016 at 11:01 am

    Should the ghee be melted?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      February 09, 2016 at 1:26 pm

      Hi Tina, it doesn’t have to be melted. As long as it’s at room temperature the food processor will incorporate it into the batter.

      Reply
  25. Shari

    February 11, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    This Paleo Brownie recipe was a hit with my family so I made them again for Valentines Day. I added some dark chocolate chips and there was just the right amount of batter to make 24 Brownie Bites using a cookie scoop to drop into mini muffin cups. Bake 15-20 mins at 325.

    Reply
  26. Wendy Buckingham

    March 03, 2016 at 8:47 pm

    Here in Australia Almond Butter is incredibly expensive. Is there anything that can be used as a substitute for using it apart from making my own.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      March 04, 2016 at 12:57 pm

      Hi Wendy, I haven’t tested it with anything else. But I think another nut or seed butter might work if you have one that is more affordable in Australia.

      Reply
  27. AnnMarie

    March 17, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    YES! These are totally AMAZING! I just found this recipe and have made the brownies twice. My husband said he wants this for this birthday. I brought a couple brownies with me to a 4 hour meeting knowing there was going to be “bad” baked goods available. I was STARVING and had my brownie with a cup of coffee and it curbed my hunger plus I was able to walk away from the lunch they provided. Thank you

    Reply
  28. Megan

    March 21, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    By far the best paleo brownie I have ever made. They even got a thumbs up from all six of my children–a rarity with paleo baked goods! Thanks so much for the recipe. I’m sure we will be making these again soon!

    Reply
  29. Grace

    April 08, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    Okay, I was skeptical. I’ve tried low-cal (not necessarily paleo-diet friendly) dessert recipes before and they tasted like cardboard. I made these last night and we were both impressed. I did add walnuts and might add coconut the next time. We ate them with no guilt. Thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      April 09, 2017 at 12:02 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  30. Bryan

    August 28, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    I’m saving this link so I can make this recipe soon! My chest day is coming up and I’d love to a brownie food coma!

    Reply
  31. Jennifer

    January 28, 2020 at 4:35 pm

    I only have a mini food processor – do you think if I use a vitamix blender it would be ok?

    Reply

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