Almond Butter Brownies (Vegan + Grain Free)

These Almond Butter Brownies are Vegan, Grain Free, Oil Free, and Sweetened only with Fruit! They’re fudgy and decadent, but also nutritious – made with only 8 ingredients!

Do you associate any memories with Brownies? For me, I remember making them with my Grandma when I visited her in the summer. We just followed the recipe off of the back of a Baker’s Chocolate Box, but somehow the brownies we made together always tasted better.

Well, I’m happy to say that these brownies (1) taste just as amazing (2) are VEGAN, and (3) are pretty dang good for ya, too.

Now let’s be clear: if you’re looking for a light and fluffy brownie, this is not your recipe. (Also, that’s a cake, not a brownie. But I digress.) On the other hand, if you’re looking for a dense, fudgy, and dark chocolatey brownie, you are in the right place, my friend.

It’s hard to believe that something this frickin’ delicious is made of only 8 healthy ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes. These Almond Butter Brownies are sure to satisfy any chocolate craving — be it from a vegan or not. I’m pretty sure that even the pickiest of children couldn’t refuse a fudgy square of this goodness!

Side Note: what Brownie piece is your favorite? Personally, I would always fight my mom for that center, gooey one. I hated crunchy crust (and still do), and kind of think that people who buy those all-crust brownie tins are very, very, strange. The good thing about these brownies is that while they do have a slightly more solid crust, they are still mostly fudgy.

Which means more brownies for me, please 😉

A Few Final Thoughts:

• If you must, you can replace Almond Butter with any other Nut or Seed (for my friends with allergies) Butter in this recipe. However, keep in mind that this will affect the final flavor.
• I used these Vegan Chocolate Chips for this recipe, but you can really use any chocolate that you’d like. If you want to keep this recipe free of Refined Sugars, I would recommend this brand sweetened with Coconut Sugar, or this one, which uses Stevia.
• If you have leftovers (or would like to prohibit yourself from eating the entire recipe in 2 days, like me), you can store these Almond Butter Brownies in the freezer for up to one month. Just re-heat and enjoy!

If you’re looking for more healthy(ish) desserts, you’ll also love these Cashew Butter Snickerdoodles and these Homemade Vegan Snickers!

Finally, if you make this recipe and decide to share it on Facebook or Instagram, don’t forget to tag me @FromMyBowl + #FromMyBowl! I love seeing your delicious recreations 🙂

Almond Butter Brownies (Vegan + Grain Free)

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These Almond Butter Brownies are Vegan, Grain Free, Oil Free, and Sweetened only with Fruit! They’re fudgy and decadent, but also nutritious – made with only 8 ingredients!

• Author: Caitlin Shoemaker
• Prep Time: 10 Minutes
• Cook Time: 15 Minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 9-12 Brownies 1x

Ingredients

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• 1 packed cup pitted Medjool Dates
• ¾ cup Cacao Powder
• 1 cup Almond Butter
• ⅓ cup Plant Milk
• 1 Flax Egg (1 tbsp Ground Flax + 3 tbsp Water)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• ½ tbsp Baking Powder
• ½ tsp Salt
• ½ cup Chocolate Chips or Chunks, plus more to sprinkle on top

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. In a small bowl, combine the Ground Flax with Water to form a Flax Egg. Let sit for 5 Minutes to thicken.
3. Add all ingredients, to the Food Processor, except for the Chocolate Chips. Blend for 60 seconds, or until the batter is thick and smooth.
4. Next, pour the Chocolate Chips into the Food Processor and pulse until evenly distributed.
5. Line or Grease a 9×9″ baking pan, and spread the Brownie Batter evenly into it using a spatula.
6. Bake for 15-18 Minutes, then let cool completely. The Brownies may not look cooked when they first come out of the oven but will thicken as they cool.
7. Once cool, slice and enjoy! Leftovers are best kept at room temperature for up to 3 days, or the fridge for up to one week. You can also freeze these and thaw as needed.

Notes

• If you must, you can replace Almond Butter with any other Nut or Seed Butter in this recipe. However, keep in mind that this will affect the final flavor.
• I used these Vegan Chocolate Chips for this recipe, but you can really use any chocolate that you’d like. If you want to keep this recipe free of Refined Sugars, I would recommend this brand sweetened with Coconut Sugar, or this one, which uses Stevia.
• Ground Flax may be replaced with ground Chia Seeds, but not whole.

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