This easy brownie recipe is all coconut — it’s made with coconut flour, coconut oil and coconut palm sugar. I’ve had a few requests for grain-free, nut-free brownies, and these are rich, fudgy, one bowl version.
Unlike my almond butter brownie recipe, which uses cacao powder, this one uses a bar of 100% cacao unsweetened chocolate. Just melt the chocolate in the bowl with the coconut oil, and stir in the rest of the ingredients. I use a large heat-proof glass bowl to melt the chocolate, so 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.
These one bowl coconut flour brownies are completely decadent, but are gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and nut-free. And a new favorite quick and easy paleo treat.
One Bowl Coconut Flour Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 100% cacao unsweetened chocolate 4-ounce bar, chopped
- 3/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 x 8 inch pan.
- Melt together chocolate and coconut oil in large bowl over simmering water, 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 pan.
- Bake for 18 - 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Kelly Smith
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!
Lisa
Thank you Kelly! Hope you enjoy them! 🙂
Robin
Do you, or any readers, have any suggestions on how to alter this recipe for high altitude? I’m at 5700ft. Thanks in advance.
Lisa
Hi Robin, I’m not familiar with baking at high altitudes. Hopefully someone will have suggestions for you.
Beth @ Hooked on Health
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.
Camille
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!
Lisa
Thanks Lois!
Cynthia
Would this work to use cacao nibs instead? It’s just that I already have those in my pantry!
Thanks, sounds great!
Carolyn
Can I substitute a sweetener, such as Lakanto Monkfruit sweetener for the coconut sugar?
Lisa
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!
Carolyn
I made them and substituted Lakanto Golden sweetener 1:1 and they came out fantastic!
Lisa
That’s great to know – thanks for sharing!