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    Fudgy Coconut Flour Brownies

    By Lisa Wells / Updated July 30, 2025 / 12 Comments

    This simple coconut flour brownies recipe is a deliciously easy and healthy alternative to traditional brownies. It's made with 100% cacao dark chocolate, coconut flour, coconut oil, and coconut sugar for a rich decadent flavor without the guilt - a great recipe for satisfying your chocolate cravings! 

    Coconut flour brownies on wooden spoon next to brownie pan

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    I've had a few requests for grain-free, nut-free brownies, and these rich, fudgy brownies are an easy one-bowl version.

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    They also happen to be gluten-free, dairy-free and one of my favorite healthy brownie recipes. You can make them keto diet friendly by substituting a 1:1 granulated keto sweetener, like this monk fruit and allulose blend.

    Here's what you'll need

    This recipe is quick and easy to put together with just a few simple ingredients. Here's what you'll need to make them:

    • Baking chocolate - unlike my almond butter brownie recipe, which uses cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder, this one uses a bar of 100% cacao unsweetened chocolate.
    • Coconut oil - this replaces the butter in this recipe and keeps the brownies moist.
    • Coconut sugar - is used in place of regular sugar (no refined white sugar or brown sugar here). Coconut sugar has a mild caramel flavor that works well with chocolate.
    • Vanilla extract - rounds out the chocolate flavor.
    • Eggs - provide the structure for the brownies.
    • Sea salt - to bring out the sweetness.
    • Espresso powder - this secret ingredient is the perfect complement to chocolate and brings the chocolatey flavor.
    • Coconut flour - this recipe takes just a little coconut flour because it is so much more absorbent than almond flour or traditional wheat flour. So don't substitute all purpose flour here!

    How to make them

    Simply melt the chocolate in the bowl with the coconut oil, and stir in the rest of the ingredients.

    Use a large heat-proof glass bowl to melt the chocolate, it works equally well over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave. Either way, make sure you keep an eye on it so the chocolate doesn't burn.

    Let the melted chocolate cool a little so it doesn't cook the eggs. Then whisk in the rest of the wet ingredients, including the sugar. Sift in the dry ingredients into the bowl and mix until combined.

    Pour the brownie batter into your prepared baking pan (either greased or lined with parchment paper) and bake until just under done so they stay fudgy.

    Gluten free brownies

    Want to take your brownies up a notch? You can always add dark chocolate chips, walnuts or pecans, coconut flakes or top them with coffee ice cream.

    These one-bowl coconut flour brownies are completely decadent but are gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free. And your new favorite quick and easy chocolate fix.

    More gluten free brownie recipes

    If you're into rich, chocolatey treats, these easy gluten-free brownie recipes are worth trying next.

    These Easy Almond Butter Brownies are fudgy, flourless, and made with just a handful of pantry staples. They're simple to make, with a rich, buttery texture that satisfies any chocolate craving.

    These Almond Flour Brownies are soft, chocolatey, and naturally gluten-free. They're just as rich and gooey as classic brownies and couldn't be easier to make.

    These Chocolate Chip Brownie Scones are a fun mashup of brownies and scones-crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of chocolate flavor.

    Coconut flour brownies

    Fudgy Coconut Flour Brownies

    This easy coconut flour brownie recipe is a a rich, fudgy one-bowl version. It's made with unsweetened chocolate, coconut flour, coconut oil, and coconut sugar for grain-free, nut-free delicious brownies.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
    Total Time: 30 minutes mins
    Servings: 16 2-inch brownies
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegetarian
    Author: Lisa Wells

    Ingredients

    • 1 100% cacao unsweetened chocolate 4-ounce bar, chopped
    • ¾ cup coconut oil
    • 1 cup coconut sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 room temperature eggs
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
    • 3 tablespoons coconut flour

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-inch square pan.
    • Melt together chocolate and coconut oil in large bowl over a medium saucepan of simmering water on low heat, or in microwave stirring every 10 - 15 seconds. Set aside to cool slightly.
    • Whisk in coconut sugar and vanilla. Whisk in eggs, salt and espresso powder. Sift coconut flour into chocolate mixture and whisk until combined. Spread in prepare pan.
    • Bake for 18 - 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 174kcal Carbohydrates: 12g Protein: 2g Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 12g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 31mg Sodium: 109mg Potassium: 73mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 7g Vitamin A: 45IU Calcium: 12mg Iron: 1mg
    Keyword: coconut flour brownies, coconut oil brownies
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    Comments

    1. Kelly Smith says

      March 03, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      These look absolutely delicious! Can't wait to give them a try. Love that they're made in one bowl. And the addition of espresso powder sounds delicious! Will definitely share these this week too!

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        March 04, 2015 at 8:38 am

        Thank you Kelly! Hope you enjoy them! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Robin says

      March 03, 2015 at 8:04 pm

      Do you, or any readers, have any suggestions on how to alter this recipe for high altitude? I'm at 5700ft. Thanks in advance.

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        March 04, 2015 at 8:41 am

        Hi Robin, I'm not familiar with baking at high altitudes. Hopefully someone will have suggestions for you.

        Reply
    3. Beth @ Hooked on Health says

      March 05, 2015 at 9:58 am

      Ok so I looked up the chocolate bar and the only ingredient is chocolate. Since I have powder and don't want to but 6 bars how can I adjust the recipe to accommodate my needs.
      BTW, really looking forward to making this recipe as nuts make my joints hurt.

      Reply
    4. Camille says

      May 20, 2015 at 9:16 pm

      I made these and they turned out fabulous! I subbed half of the coconut sugar with 6 dates that I blended with the eggs. I don't know if they turned out as sweet as intended as a result but it was the perfect dose of sweetness for me. Thanks for this recipe!

      Reply
    5. Lisa says

      January 17, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks Lois!

      Reply
    6. Cynthia says

      August 13, 2016 at 4:42 am

      Would this work to use cacao nibs instead? It's just that I already have those in my pantry!
      Thanks, sounds great!

      Reply
    7. Carolyn says

      April 06, 2020 at 7:06 pm

      Can I substitute a sweetener, such as Lakanto Monkfruit sweetener for the coconut sugar?

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        April 08, 2020 at 3:03 pm

        Hi Carolyn, I haven't tested this recipe with the Lakanto sweetener, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. If you try it, let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
        • Carolyn says

          April 10, 2020 at 5:04 pm

          I made them and substituted Lakanto Golden sweetener 1:1 and they came out fantastic!

          Reply
          • Lisa says

            April 11, 2020 at 2:57 pm

            That's great to know - thanks for sharing!

            Reply
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