Best Flourless Brownies: One Bowl, Dairy and Gluten Free

These easy flourless brownies are the best of the best. Made with just eight ingredients in one bowl, this is an unbelievably easy and delicious dessert. Bite into one of these brownies and you’ll discover rich flavor from chocolate chips and cocoa powder, plus a wonderfully fudgy texture.

One taste of these brownies will have you wondering why in the world regular brownies even need flour. Flour free brownies are the way to go! These little squares of fudge goodness get their support from cornstarch rather than flour, which makes them gluten free. Those who are chocolate obsessed and those who just enjoy chocolate will all be asking for seconds, trust me!

Looking for more easy gluten free desserts? Check out this flourless chocolate cake, these easy 10 minute prep Oreo balls, and these chocolate cake mix cookies.

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Why this recipe is the best!

Eating gluten free doesn’t mean you have to miss out on your favorite desserts! These no flour brownies are gluten free, dairy free, and most importantly: amazingly delicious. Here are a few more reasons you’ll love these brownies:

This recipe makes delicious crinkle top brownies.
This recipe is easy and you’ll only use one bowl, so less mess to clean up!
The brownies can be ready in less than an hour.
They have a wonderful chocolate flavor and fudgy texture.

Ingredients & substitutions

Vegan butter – Regular, unsalted butter can also be used.
Dairy free semi-sweet chocolate chips – The Nestle allergen free semi-sweet chocolate chips were used in this recipe.
Granulated sugar – I don’t recommend substituting the sugar as it is an essential ingredient in the recipe.
Vanilla extract – There is no substitute for the vanilla extract.
Eggs – The eggs can be substituted with JUST egg. This recipe hasn’t been tested with a chia/flax egg.
Dark cocoa powder – The dark cocoa powder can be swapped with regular cocoa powder, but fair warning, the flavor of the brownies will be less intense.
Cornstarch – The cornstarch can be substituted with tapioca starch.
Salt – The salt can be reduced or omitted if you are following a low salt diet.

Measurements for each ingredient, along with instructions for making the brownies are in the recipe card below.

Note about chocolate

I prefer using allergy friendly semi-sweet chocolate chips and dark cocoa powder in this recipe. Feel free to use regular cocoa powder if you don’t have dark, I just like the dark because it gives such a rich flavor. I highly recommend sticking to semi-sweet chocolate chips because they have a wonderful flavor balance and aren’t overly sweet.

Flourless Brownies step by step

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F and line an 8″x8″ pan with parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray.

Step 2: Add the chocolate chips and butter to a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir.

Step 3: Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring until melted and smooth.

Step 4: Add the sugar and vanilla. Whisk until completely mixed.

Step 5: Add the first egg and whisk until it’s completely mixed in.

Step 6: Add the second egg and whisk again.

Step 7: Add the cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt.

Step 8: Mix for about 30 seconds, until thoroughly combined.

Baking & serving

Step 9: Scrape the batter into the pan and smooth the top.

Step 10: Bake at 350F for 25-27 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean when done. Let cool for 1 hour, then slice and serve!

💭Pro tips for making these flour free brownies

1. Make sure the butter and chocolate are fully melted

The first step in making these fudge brownies is melting the chocolate chips and butter together. Before you move to the next step and add the sugar and vanilla, make sure the chocolate-butter mixture is fully melted and smooth.

2. Add eggs one at a time

It can be tempting to speed things up and add both eggs and keep mixing the batter. But take the extra bit of time to add the eggs one at a time and mix each one thoroughly.

3. Don’t overbake the brownies

Chocolate desserts like brownies require careful observation so they don’t overbake. These brownies bake for about 25-27 minutes. In the last few minutes of baking, start checking the brownies by inserting a toothpick in the center. As soon as one comes out clean, the brownies are done!

4. Let the brownies cool in the pan for one hour

These brownies need to cool in the 8×8″ pan for an hour before they will come out in one piece. They will fall apart if you try to remove them from the pan right away.

Flourless Brownies FAQs

How should flourless brownies be stored?

These brownies store well at room temperature in a tightly covered container for up to 3 days… If they make it that long!

Can I freeze flourless brownies?

Yes! To keep them good for longer than 3 days, store the brownies in the freezer and defrost when you want to eat them.

How long should brownies be baked?

These brownies need to bake for around 25-27 minutes. Different ovens vary, so just make sure you are checking your brownies and don’t let them overbake. Overbaked brownies are a bit too firm and dry, rather than moist and fudgy!

How can you make brownies flourless?

These brownies only have eight ingredients, and instead of flour, they are made with cornstarch! The cornstarch acts as a binder and gives them the structure they need.

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