My Gluten free brownies recipe makes the perfect dessert to serve when you want to go all-out full-on chocolate flavor. This is my family's favorite chewy fudgy brownie recipe because the brownies are chewy on the inside with that famous crinkle top.
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When my husband first went gluten free for medical reasons, before the big gluten free fad diet, there were no gluten free products in the grocery stores. No gluten free crackers. No gluten free bread let alone brownies. No sweet treats. Everything had to be figured out.
This brownie recipe was one of the first recipes on my blog back in 2014 and it has been wildly popular. Today I am upping my brownie game. I tweaked the recipe to make it fudgier and wrote up the directions to include even more tips for the perfect no-fail gluten free chocolate brownie!
If you love chocolate as much as we do, you will want to try all of my delicious gluten free chocolate dessert recipes.
Why People Love These Gluten Free Brownies:
- These are the fudgiest chocolate brownies. They are simple to make and they are guaranteed to solve your chocolate cravings!
- Add in your favorite mix-ins. You can also freeze the extras so you always have a chocolate fix on hand.
- My brownie recipe is also dairy-free so if you are both gluten free and dairy free you can enjoy these brownies!
- You can make these homemade brownies in under 30 minutes!
If you love brownies as much as we do, you can also make these into bite-sized gluten free brownie bites. They are easy to decorate for the holidays too.
Ways To Use This Brownie Recipe:
- You can make them regular or, spread the batter out thin in a larger baking dish and use these brownies to make ice cream sandwiches!
- Use the brownie batter in a tart pan as a base for a tart.
- I love using my gluten free brownie recipe as a base for these Gluten Free Almond Joy Bars.
- Use this brownie recipe as a bottom layer as in these Gluten Free Brownie Cheesecake Bars.
- You can also make fun Gluten Free Brownie Bites, which are fun to decorate!
- Top them with gluten free frosting!
Ingredient Notes:
- Gluten free flour blend - I tested this recipe using Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend and King Arthur's Measure for Measure Gluten Free Blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
- Xanthan gum - If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
- Non-dairy milk - I used almond milk but other dairy-free kinds of milk will work but I do not recommend canned coconut milk
- Cocoa powder - There are several great gluten free cocoa powder brands that have a rich superior chocolate flavor. The ones I use the most are Anthony's and Ghirardelli. (Anthony's Cocoa Powder has incredible flavor and is a total bargain on Amazon!)
- Cooking oil - I used canola or coconut oil when I make this gluten free chocolate brownies recipe. Coconut oil will add a little coconut flavor so if you do not want this, use canola or another light oil.
- Eggs - Use size large.
- Vanilla extract - I really recommend using pure vanilla extract and not imitation.
- Chocolate chips - If you are dairy-free, I recommend using Enjoy Life chips. Otherwise, feel free to use your favorite gluten free chocolate chips brand. Note Wilton chocolate is made on shared equipment so avoid this one.
It wasn't until my kids and I went gluten free that so many gluten free products started hitting the markets. Now we are spoiled with the variety. There are dozens of gluten free brownie mixes on the market now!
Recipe Step By Step Directions:
Step 1: Add your gluten free flour blend, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl and use a whisk the dry ingredients to blend them all together.
Add in your mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or anything you like. see below for some fun ideas!
Step 2: In a smaller bowl, add the light cooking oil, eggs, vanilla, and non-dairy milk and mix the wet ingredients together.
NOTE: You can also use a standing mixer to make this recipe. Add the wet ingredients to the mixer bowl first. Blend them using the paddle attachment for 20-30 seconds.
Gradually add in the dry ingredients. Mix in the chocolate chips by hand with a large spoon.
Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well.
Step 4: See how fudgy this brownie batter is? You can see how chocolaty these will turn out! This is going to bake so amazingly good!
Step 5: Grab a 9x13 baking pan and line it with parchment paper. (Or, if you are making tarts like my original recipe pictured below, use the cute little tart pans and spray with coconut oil to prevent sticking.)
The actual baking time will depend on what pan you decide to bake your gluten free brownies in. If you like thick brownies, use an 8x8 pan. Bake at 350º F for 20 minutes.
Step 6: Let the brownies sit on a cooling rack for 5 minutes then pull the brownies out of the pan with the parchment paper very gently. Cool on a wire cooling rack. Wait until they are completely cooled before slicing!
These really are delicious and in our opinion, the best gluten free brownies EVER!
If you love white chocolate, try my moist Gluten Free White Chocolate Brownies recipe! I also have a fun brownie web story to check out!
Mix-In Ideas:
- Chocolate or white chocolate chips
- Nuts like walnuts or pecans
- Swirl peanut butter into the brownie batter
Pro Gluten Free Flour Tips:
There are a lot of brands of gluten free flour blends and I have two tips when shopping for gluten free flour to use in your baking.
- If you are making a dessert, make sure your gluten free flour blend does NOT contain bean flours. Some do and this can add a slightly bitter taste to your gluten free baking. Now, these gluten free flour blends with bean flours do work well for savory dishes like Gluten Free Fried Chicken.
- Make sure the gluten free flour blend you choose includes Xanthan Gum. If your blend doesn't have this, add 1 teaspoon when making this recipe. If you are sensitive to Xanthan Gum, feel free to substitute Guar Gum.
- To measure your gluten free flour, I recommend using either the spoon method or leveling method. Spoon Method: You can also use a spoon to fill the measuring cup. Use a knife to level along the top to remove the extra flour. Leveling Method: Put the measuring scoop into the flour and fill. Do not pack the flour. Use a knife to scrape along the top to remove the extra flour.
Recipe FAQ:
If you do not have to be dairy-free, you can definitely use butter instead of coconut oil when making this brownie recipe. Use the same amount, 8 tablespoons. You can also substitute almond milk for regular milk.
My favorite cocoa powders are by Rodelle, Anthony's, and Ghirardelli brands. There are quite a few more brands of gluten free cocoa powder, just check the labels.
I would recommend using either guar gum or psyllium husk (1 teaspoon) in place of xanthan gum.
These brownies will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.
Because of how fudgy these brownies are, the standard toothpick test won't work well. I like to go by touch. After 20-25 minutes, gently touch the top of the brownies. If it feels firm and not jiggly.
I have kept this delicious gluten free brownies recipe over the years, tweaking depending on what I had on hand. Did you know you can even make a delicious Gluten Free Brownie Cake? It is perfect for chocolate lovers!
Reader Raves:
So so yummy!! No frosting even needed!"
Rochelle E., Pinterest user
Ok everyone, STOP what you are doing right now and go make these! I followed the recipe exactly as written and they are incredible! My non-GF family are devouring them."
Stacie M., Facebook user
More Gluten Free Chocolate Desserts:
- Gluten Free Double Chocolate Espresso Cookies
- Gluten Free Devil's Food Cake
- Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
- The Best Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes
Recipe
Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies
Equipment
- 9x13 pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder * see note
- 1 cup gluten free flour blend * see note
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup light oil * see note
- ½ cup almond milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º F.
- In a large bowl, add all dry ingredients and the chocolate chips and mix well.
- In a small bowl, add all wet ingredients and mix well.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix.
- Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper. (If you don't have parchment paper, spray the pan with non-stick spray.)
- Pour batter into baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until done.
- Allow the brownies to cool before cutting them.
- You will know the brownies are done baking when the top is firm to the touch. They are so fudgy, the typical toothpick test won't work so the touch test is the best way to know.
Notes
- I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF and Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
- If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
- I used almond milk but other dairy-free kinds of milk will work but I do not recommend canned coconut milk.
- You can make this brownie recipe in tart pans, or bake in an 9x13 pan.
- These brownies will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
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Karen M.
I made this last night for a dinner with friends. They know I am GF but absolutely didn't know these brownies were GF. This is one of the best GF recipes I have ever made. I used King Arthur GF Flour and added mini choco chips, walnuts, real butter and regular milk. I didn't have the cute tart pans but I did have 4 inch spring form pans and they worked great!! I did use all the batter in the 4 pans and they came out like little cakes. They were moist and delicious, definitely a keeper.
Sandi Gaertner
I am so glad you liked it Karen. I really appreciate your coming back to let us know!! (If you haven't left a star rating in the recipe card by clicking on the stars, I would really be grateful if you would so people know the recipe is good.) Thank you!!
Healthy Kitchen 101
I can smell really well in here. This chocolate brownie looks so tempting ??? 20-minute for a high-class look-like dessert like this is not bad! ❤
- Natalie
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Natalie 🙂
Crystal Lopez
Brownies are like a go to dessert of mine, or maybe they are a sweet addiction, or maybe a little of both! Let me just say that I am seriously drooling over this recipe!
Sandi Gaertner
Glad to help you with those chocolate cravings 🙂
Denay DeGuzman
I have two nieces that are always looking for gluten-free recipes, and we've learned that truly good ones are really hard to find. I sent them your delicious brownie recipe and they emailed back saying this was one of the best brownie recipes they've made. Yay!!! Wish I could give this recipe 10 stars!
Sandi Gaertner
That is so sweet of you Denay. I hope they like these as much as we did 🙂
Jenn L
Ooey gooey amazingness!
Sandi Gaertner
Exactly Jenn 🙂