Healthy Chocolate Brownies
Sometimes you get a craving that only sticky gooey Chocolate Brownies can fill. Well now you can indulge guilt free with this amazing recipe for Healthy Chocolate Brownies – or Health’ier’ Chocolate Brownies at least! It’s grain-free, gluten-free and refined sugar-free so there’s no processed nasties in it. The main ingredient is almond butter which is full of protein and healthy fats and the only sweet ingredient is honey! You’ll never believe these are made without sugar or flour!
If you love these – why not try my Grainfree Black Bean Brownies – they’re even fudgier!
These Healthy Chocolate Brownies are so easy to make. Everything is mixed in one bowl so minimal fuss and washing up! Start by preheating the oven to 190C (375F) and greasing a baking tin (the one I used was 8×6 inches). Using an electric mixer, mix the almond butter, coconut oil, coconut milk, honey, eggs and vanilla essence until they are all combined. Add the cacao powder and mix again. i like to use cacao powder as it’s less refined than cocoa powder but the outcome will be the same whichever one you use.
Finally, add the bicarbonate of soda and mix one final time. Pour the mixture into the greased baking tin and bake in the oven at 190C (375F) for 12 minutes.
You want the Brownie to still be a bit wobbly when you remove it from the oven. Don’t worry if you think it is a bit under-cooked. It will firm up as it cools. if you cook it anymore you will end up with a cakier texture instead of a fudgey, gooey brownie. Allow the Brownie to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Once cooled you will be able to turn it out and slice it. Slice into 12 large pieces or about 20 smaller Brownie Bites.
These are squidgy and moist and have that amazing dense Brownie texture. These Healthy Chocolate Brownies are perfect for a quick snack as they’re high in protein or you could serve them as dessert with a scoop of Frozen Banana Ice Cream! Or just treat yourself with a cup of tea. I served them recently as dessert at a family lunch and everyone couldn’t get enough of them – especially the kids! They’re usually the biggest critics and they didn’t have a clue that they were a healthier version. If you have a sweet tooth but can’t eat grains, gluten or refined sugars, you’ll love my Lemon & Poppy Seed Muffins or for a super-sweet hit, my Coconut Ice!
Allergy & Dietary Information for Healthy Chocolate Brownies
This Healthy Chocolate Brownie recipe is Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Refined-Sugar Free & Dairy-Free. It’s also suitable for Paleo & Vegetarian Diets.
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Trying to lose weight, so should really try and make these when i’m feeling like being bad! It looks delicious 🙂
Thanks for the advice about the brownie still being a bit wobbly when you pull it out of the oven. I often have a tendency to overcook brownies and such.
Yup, the first time I made them I ended up with cake! I was a bit scared to take them out still wobbly but it really works!
Yum! These look so yummy and the photos are gorgeous. My sister loves foods like this, as she counts her macros, and I’ll totally share this with her. Thanks for the great recipe!
Is that safe with egg being in it ?
Super easy recipe! I love that it is a healthier option, will definitely have to try@
Woah, healthy brownies? I need to try this recipe and STAT!! Yum!
You had me at chocolate! Being healthy is just a really nice bonus! These look especially yummy with the addition of strawberries!
Looks absolutely tasty! I have been trying to cut my sugar intake and this would suit me greatly! The recipe looks pretty easy to follow too!
Looks yummy. Think I may have to try this. Love chocolate, and who said chocolate can’t be healthy
Your recipes always look so good. I’d probably weigh twice as much if I commited to preparing everything I see you post. I’m making these brownies though…
These brownies look amazing! How are they free of all the stuff I should avoid?! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!
You make healthy look so good!
I so need to make these. They look so good!
These brownies look so fudgy and moist, I really like the idea of adding coconut milk in the mix. Brownies are the way to my heart.
Exactly where have you been all my life??? Talking to the recipe Emma! Haha! Seriously, brownies are my weakness!!! THANK YOU!!!!
Haha thought you were talking to me! 🙂
These look delicious and I like the fact that they are so easy to make 🙂 x
I need to try this recipe and share it with my aunt she loves to bake and brownies are her favorite ones
I’m on a diet, but I always crave chocolate. I would have to make these because they don’t look as bad for you as other options. My stomach is growling just thinking of them!
Those look delicious! And easy to make vegan, too. Never made brownies before but I’ll have to try it.
Healthy chocolate brownies – that’s a dream come true. I can’t wait to try these. They look awesome.
Awesome recipe, full of good for you stuff! I’ll try it this weekend <3
Yummy! I’m really glad that you shared this fantastic recipe!! I’ll try it this weekend.
My wife will surely love this brownies! It looks yummy and tasty!
I am definitely trying this one!
The How-to Guru
Finally. a guilt free chocolate brownies for me. I love chocolates and I can’t resist any of its kind.
Pinned and can’t wait to try these! I once made ones with avocados and they were a disaster but these ingredients look like they will be awesome.
I’m yet try the avocado ones – sounds like I shouldn’t bother lol!
You had me at ‘healthy chocolate’ Where do I sign up?
Delicious! My family would love me to bits when I make this for them. We love our chocolate and this would be perfect for the weekend when everyone’s home.
Chocolate brownies that are healthy?! I am all over these! They look delicious! xo
I am all about homemade anything and these brownies are just begging me to make them this afternoon.
Those look so yummy, I can’t believe they’re healthy!!
Brownie cravings are real and these look amazing! I have seen gluten-free brownies before, but they never look this DELICIOUS!
Emma these look amazing!!!! Brownies are my favorite indulgence!!! So good! XO
I love how easy these are! And that I have everything I need for these in my pantry!
Oh looks so yummy! My children loves brownies. I will make this for them.
Mhmm, these all look delicious! Also, I LOVE the way that your blog is formatted (especially the recipes).
Thanks it’s a free wordpress theme called Dyad and a free recipe plug-in!
I’m definitely saving this recipe for later because there are a lot of gluten and dairy-free people in my family who would love these!
Looks really yummy. We might try to do this coming weekend. It looks so simple to prepare.
I’m trying to lose weight and get fit, but I still love the occasional sweets! These look amazing!
These looks so good! This morning I was thinking that I could go for a chocolately baked good. I might have to try out this recipe!
Those look so delicious! And because they’re healthy, I can eat half a dozen, right?!
of course 🙂 – well, I did anyway!
I love baking. I will like to try this recipe. It looks yummy.
A chocolate brownie that is healthy. What else would one need !! I am going to try it soon
These Brownies look amazing! I’m always excited to find healthy versions of my favorite treats, so this is right up my alley. Even better, I just happen to have all the ingredients in my pantry at this very moment, so as soon as I finish up some blog work, guess what I’m doing?!
Healthy brownies?! Yes please!! I always feel so guilty after eating brownies, but they are my favorite.. Must try these asap!
You have made my day!! A brownie that is healthy?! Yes, please!
First time visitor here and I wanted to say that I LOVE the huge image in your theme for the post. It makes the brownies even more delicious!
LOL thanks – someone else said that too – makes them hungry the whole time they’re scrolling down the page! Thanks for stopping by!
I love brownies and the fact that you could do a healthy one is just awesome. Thank you so much for this.
Those sounds so good! I am all about healthy chocolate desserts!!
These look absolutely delicious! Definitely need to try out this recipe. I’ve never baked with bicarbonate of soda…. do you happen to know where to find that at the store?
It’s in the baking section. Baking powder is just bicarbonate of soda mixed with cornstarch. So if you cant eat grains and starches like I can’t, it best to get the bicarbonate of soda (or can be called baking soda)
I can’t even believe these are healthy because they look insanely delicious. I would love to try some right now!
These look delicious! I would have never thought about adding peanut butter to a brownie recipe… it sounds amazing!!
Gah, I LOVE brownies! Thank you for creating a healthy recipe that looks delicious but won’t pack on bad calories!
Ok, you had me at ‘healthy’ and ‘chocolate’ lol, cant wait to try it out, visiting from Blogging with Heart
I love brownies! Making healthy ones might make it hard for me to not eat them or make them all the time 🙂
But they’re healthy…so it doesn’t matter 🙂
These look amazing! I’ve been looking for healthier chocolate treats, and I actually have most of these ingredients in my cupboard! Can you buy almond butter in a normal supermarket please?
I definitely need to try these!
Awesome recipe! I’m going to try making these. My children is going to love it
Omg! I can’t believe how simple this recipe is – and the batter looks just like brownie batter, which is the best part!
Brownies are one of the best foods ever invented. Served warm. Yummy goodness.
Seeing as I am not exactly the best cook or baker in the world and I needed something to make for an outing with my nephew…you have just solved my dilemma with this creation! This looks easy enough (and tasty enough) for me not to mess it up! Thanks for sharing.
I will have to try these for my husband. He has made many changes to his diet and these would fit in perfectly.
Yum! That looks so good and I love that it’s healthy!
Belle | One Awesome Momma
These look delicious! I’ll have to try them sometime.
These! These have moved to the top of my need to make list. I’m not even kidding .. they’re the perfect recipe for the weekend. Thank-you so much for another great post!
Oh my goodness, I’m drooling! They look so rich and fudgy! I need to try these asap!
Brownies used to be my childhood sweet! And that’s exactly how I like them, dense and gooey! It’s even better when they are healthy but taste the same: yummy!
WOW! You weren’t kidding about the healthy part. I think it’s awesome that it’s also very easy to make. I would make this in no time!
They look awesome, so moist! Never had chocolate brownies with coconut milk, really curious about the flavour!
Oh, my goodness! I’m drooling right now, That sticky and gooey brownie looks really good. Thanks for sharing!
Wow! I didn’t know it’s possible to make brownies without sugar. And I learned about the cacao powder and cocoa powder 🙂
Sugar can be replaced by honey in most recipes – honey is less bad for your body as it is unrefined so I usually swap it out in my baking 🙂
Hooray for healthy chocolate brownies! I love chocolates and I always bake brownies, but it’s too sweet. I would love to try this!
I was just saying I needed to make something sweet today! This will be my guilt-free way to do so!
These look really good! Will have to try making it as well!
I just love brownies! These look so good, and the fact that they are healthy as well is an added bonus. Can’t wait to try making them!
Can`t wait to try it !! I am a such huge brownie fan, it`s one of my favorite desserts. I am definitely going to pin it so I can do it this weekend . ♥
Oh wow, these look delicious. I’ve always loved brownies, but have never been able to make any myself that didn’t turn out rubbish! I’ll have to give these ones a try and see if I can finally crack the brownie curse 🙂
Oh wow. how good do these look? I love that they are so allergy-friendly too. Kaz 🙂
Omg can’t even with this, brownies are the best thing in the world! Can’t wait to try this recipe! 😀
These looks freaking insane, i can not even deal with it! Can not believe they are healthy too.
Lindsey x
WOW those look good. I will have to veganize them and give them a try!
Would love to try these. These look really good. Perfect for the weekend
brownies are always my thing so this is a very big yes to it al..
These looks so gooey! Totally my kind of brownie!
This looks yummy and delicious.i love anything made from chocolate. Especially when iced. I will love to try this.
Looks like it would be healthier LOL, great images and looks really yummy
Love Brownies 😀
These ones sound delicious, thanks for sharing 🙂
This is so pinworthy. Saved it for the next time the fam asks for brownies, which will probably be in 3…2…1
Omgoodness talk about yummy! Oh those look so good! I am going to ask my daughter to make these!
I love brownies! And the fact that these are healthy makes me already love them THAT much more! I will make these ASAP.
I have a hard time with chocolate brownies due to too many sugar involved. I am so glad that I find your receipt that allows us to make brownie without adding sugar and flour. I would love to try to make it myself one day and have afternoon snack with coffee or tea.
These sound fab and love the fact that they’re healthy as well x
Ahhhh they look delicious and gooey! Just the kind of brownies, I love. I need to learn how to make brownies without the box mix; I totally love that these are healthy!
These look amazing! I love that they are so easy to make! Sharing!
Those brownies look amazing, and them being healthier makes it all the more enticing.
You had me at chocolate! I love chocolate in so many ways. I’m going to have to check this out to see how I make small changes in my diet.
You don’t even realise they’re healthy! That’s the best thing about them!
I can’t say no to this tempting brownies! I must try this at home.
Any chance you could start adding calories per portion?
Hi Diane – because of the specific diet that I follow and the reasons why (to help with my Lupus condition and alleviate symptoms) I dont count calories. If you want to input my recipes into a website such as this one https://www.verywell.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4129594 – it will give you calorie totals for any recipe.
Thanks
Emma
That looks good! Chocolaty and moist! Nice!
I love brownies and these look so good! I’ll have to give them a try!
I love this recipe! Looks so good!
I love this recipe! These brownies look so good!
I am a fan of brownies – always and forever! The fact, that they are healthy makes me so excited!
xo Debbie |
These look so delicious!
I love all of the clean ingredients in your brownies and the almond butter sounds amazing!
I am ALWAYS looking for new healthy desserts! Yum!
These look absolutely delicious!!! Thanks for sharing
These looks SO good!
I have been following your recipes…this one looks looks heavenly..
YUM I cannot wait to recreate these. they look amazing
Xo Mindy
Looks so rich and moist! Yes pls!
You are making me want brownies so bad! These look so mouth watering good!
I never thought to use Almond butter. I like this idea! Looks like a great recipe to try!
these brownies look incredible – I love the idea of giving my kids healthier treats!
These are perfect for the healthy ones out there! Chocolate is not something that is fun to give up!
I love everything about this healthy brownie recipe. I’m sharing this recipe with my daughter right now!
Wow, this looks so delish! I’ll try this recipe for sure 🙂
Wow I would love to try this for weekend as a desert. Its so good and healthy as well. I am a big choclate lover .
How many calories?
Hi Lucy – because of the specific diet that I follow and the reasons why (to help with my Lupus condition and alleviate symptoms) I dont count calories. If you want to input my recipes into a website such as this one https://www.verywell.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4129594 – it will give you calorie totals for any recipe.
Thanks
Emma
These brownies look amazing! The addition of nut butter is perfect. I cannot wait to bake them.