Easy Gluten-Free Brownie Recipe – Fudgy and Wheat-Free

Name: Easy Gluten-Free Brownie Recipe – Fudgy and Wheat-Free
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 90 g unsalted butter; 1 cup dark chocolate chips; ¾ cup brown sugar; 2 eggs at room temperature; ⅔ cup almond meal; ¼ cup rice flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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This is hands down the best gluten-free brownie recipe you’ll ever try! Made with almond flour and chocolate chips, these brownies offer the perfect combination of a crackly top, chewy edges, and a moist, fudgy center. If you’re looking for a wheat-free brownie recipe that’s easy to make, this one is for you!

Five gluten-free chocolate brownies stacked on top of each other with a crackly top and fudgy center.

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Soft, moist, and delicious gluten-free chocolate brownies are baking in my oven, and I can’t wait to enjoy a slice once they’ve cooled down enough. The best part? This easy brownie recipe is just like my gluten-free sponge cake and almond flour apple cake — simple to make, and 100% gluten-free.

Why You Will Love This Recipe:

Easy to make: This gluten-free brownie recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort.
Wheat-free and gluten-free: Perfect for those following a gluten-free or wheat-free diet, so you can enjoy these wheat-free brownies without worry.
Fudgy and delicious: Crackly top, chewy edges, and a soft, fudgy center—everything you want in brownies with chocolate chips recipe!
Kid-friendly: A family favorite that kids and adults alike will love, especially with a scoop of ice cream.
Versatile: Great for any occasion, whether it’s a quick snack, dessert for guests, or served with ice cream at a dinner party.

These brownies are incredible—fudgy, moist, and so easy to make. The almond flour gives them a perfect texture, and the chocolate chips add a rich flavor. You’d never guess they’re gluten-free! This recipe is now my go-to for a quick, delicious treat. Highly recommend!

Liz

📝 Recipe Ingredients

Only simple ingredients that are good for you!

Ingredients for gluten-free brownies, including almond meal, rice flour, butter, dark chocolate, eggs, vanilla, and brown sugar.

Almond meal: I recommend using almond meal, not flour. It’s slightly coarser and makes the brownies moister. Almond flour is fine too, but the brownies will be lighter and fluffier. Either way, this gluten-free brownie recipe will be a hit!
Rice flour: Rice flour adds a bit of structure to the brownies, and we only use a little. Your local Asian shop is the best place to get it, but nowadays, you might also find rice flour in your local supermarket. Just white rice flour is fine for this wheat-free brownie recipe.
Butter: Unsalted organic or grass-fed butter is the best choice.
Chocolate: You’ll need dark chocolate chips for baking or a really good quality dark chocolate block. Don’t use milk chocolate bars—they usually have too many ingredients and don’t melt well. This recipe won’t work without good-quality dark chocolate.
Vanilla essence or vanilla extract: Use whichever you have on hand!
Eggs at room temperature: I use organic or free-range eggs.
Brown sugar: You can use any sugar by replacing it 1 to 1, but brown sugar will make fudgier brownies. It creates fewer air bubbles than white sugar. Using white sugar will result in cakier brownies. The choice is yours!

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients 👇

Variations And Substitutes

There’s not much room for changing this simple recipe since we only use a few ingredients. That said, you can still make a couple of tweaks:

Swap brown sugar for white sugar or coconut sugar in a 1 to 1 ratio. This will affect the texture, making the brownies slightly cakier if you opt for white sugar.
Use coconut oil instead of butter. Just be sure to avoid olive oil, as the taste can be too strong for brownies. And please don’t use vegetable oils like canola oil—they’re simply unhealthy for this gluten-free brownie recipe.

How To Make Gluten-Free Brownies

How to make double boiler: glass bowl on top of a sauce pan on a gas stove.

Step 1: Set up a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a saucepan with 1-2 inches of simmering water. Ensure the water doesn’t touch the bowl.

Melting dark chocolate, sugar, and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.

Step 2: Add the sugar, butter, and chocolate to the bowl, stirring occasionally until fully melted. Let the mixture cool for 3-4 minutes.

Adding eggs and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3: Transfer the melted mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the vanilla essence and eggs, mixing well to combine.

Mixing dry ingredients including almond meal and rice flour in a separate bowl.

Step 4: In a large mixing bowl combine dry ingredients.

Combining the melted chocolate mixture with the dry ingredients to form brownie dough.

Step 5: Now add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir to combine everything. You don’t need a mixer; a wooden spoon or whisk is enough. The brownie dough should be nice and shiny once mixed.

Transferring gluten-free brownie dough into a baking tin lined with parchment paper.

Step 6: Transfer it to a prepared baking tin lined with parchment paper.

Step 7: Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F) and bake for 20 minutes.

Freshly baked gluten-free brownies in the baking tin with a crackly top.

Other Ways to Melt Chocolate

While I am using the double boiler method, there are other ways to melt chocolate for this recipe:

Microwave Method: The easiest option. Place a glass bowl with the sugar, butter, and chocolate into the microwave. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until everything is completely melted and smooth.
Saucepan Method: You can melt everything directly in a saucepan, but be cautious! Keep the heat very low and stir constantly to prevent burning. This method works well but requires close attention to avoid overheating the chocolate.

What Pan Should I Use?

For this recipe, an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan is ideal. It ensures the brownies bake evenly with the perfect thickness and fudgy texture. If you use a larger pan, the brownies will turn out thinner and drier. A smaller pan can work too, but you’ll likely need to increase the baking time to ensure the brownies are fully cooked.

How do I know my brownies are done?

In general, if you are following the recipe, the brownies should be done in 20 minutes. However, you can make a toothpick test. Carefully take the brownies out of the oven. Take a toothpick and insert it gently into the middle of the brownie. If the toothpick came out dry with only a few crumbs stuck to it, the brownies are done.

Just on a side note. I would rather have my brownies a little under and have a fudgy texture, than dry and crumbly ones.

☀️ Top Tips

For fudgy brownies, reduce the baking time: If you prefer a rich, fudgy texture, slightly reduce the baking time by a few minutes. Keep an eye on the brownies to ensure they remain soft in the center.
For cakier brownies, bake longer: If you like your brownies more on the cakey side, bake them a little longer. This will result in a drier, firmer texture, so be sure to monitor closely to avoid over-baking.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F): Proper oven temperature is key for even baking, so don’t skip this step!
Line your baking pan: Use parchment paper to line the pan for easy removal and clean edges when cutting the brownies.
Cool completely before cutting: Allow the brownies to cool entirely to get those sharp-edged squares.

🍴 How To Serve

The main tip here is to wait until the brownies have cooled down completely before slicing them, as they will fall apart if cut too soon. For the best results and a fudgy texture, refrigerate the brownies for 30 minutes before cutting.

As for serving, it’s completely up to you! These delicious, fudgy brownies are perfect for a dinner party—just warm them up in the oven or microwave and serve them with vanilla or chocolate ice cream and fresh berries. Your guests will be wowed!

They also make a great afternoon snack with a cup of tea. Nice and easy! 😉

Close-up of gluten-free chocolate brownies with a crackly top and fudgy middle.

❄️ How to Store

Refrigerate: To store leftover brownies, allow them to cool completely to room temperature first. Place the brownies in an airtight container lined with parchment paper to retain moisture and freshness. They will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days. For the best texture, bring them to room temperature before serving.
Freeze: To freeze, wrap each brownie individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper to avoid sticking. Then, place the wrapped brownies in a freezer-safe container or a resealable plastic bag. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. To serve, let them defrost at room temperature for about 1-2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheat: For a warm, fresh-from-the-oven taste, reheat the brownies in a 360°F (180°C) oven for about 5-10 minutes, or until warmed through. You can also microwave individual pieces for 15-20 seconds for a quicker option.

By the way, on a hot summer day, they taste delicious when frozen, straight out of the freezer.

Recipe FAQs

Why are my brownies dry?

You didn’t put enough chocolate and butter or you baked the brownies for too long.
It is also possible your baking tray was too big and the dough spread to thin resulting in dry brownies.

Can I substitute almond flour for all-purpose flour in brownies?

No, this recipe was developed for almond flour and won’t work with all-purpose flour. These gluten-free brownies taste just like classic brownies so no need to swap flour. You won’t be able to tell that they are gluten-free.

What do the gluten-free brownies taste like?

These gluten-free brownies taste just like the classic brownies. No one can ever tell the difference. Crackly top, slightly chewy edges and absolutely delicious, soft and moist middle. Cut them into squares and store them for a perfect yummy treat

A slice of gluten-free sponge cake on a white plate, topped with powdered sugar

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