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 gf brownies are chewy on the inside with that famous crinkle top.
These delicious gluten free brownies are perfect for any time! You will also love that this homemade gluten free brownie recipe is dairy-free as well!
Jump to:
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. No sweet treats. Everything had to be figured out.
My first attempts at making gluten free bread were disastrous. (Thank goodness for all of those companies that have this skill perfected!)
This 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 more fudgy 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 these are a must make brownie recipe:
These are the fudgiest chocolate brownies. They are simple to make and they are guaranteed to solve your chocolate cravings! 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!
Add in your favorite mix-ins. You can also freeze the extras so you always have a chocolate fix on-hand.
If you love brownies as much as we do, check out more Gluten free brownies and bars recipes on the blog.
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!
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 Rodelle, Anthony's, and Ghirardelli.
- Cooking oil - I use 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.
Recipe step by step directions:
Step 1: Add your dry ingredients to a bowl and use a whisk to blend it all together. Add in your mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or anything you like.
Step 2: In a smaller bowl, add the wet ingredients and mix well.
Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well.
Step 4: See how fudgy your brownie batter is? 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.)
Baking time will depend on what pan you decide to bake your gluten free brownies in. Bake at 350º F for 20-25 minutes.
Step 6: Allow the brownies to cool then pull them out of the pan with the parchment paper. Slice carefully.
They really are delicious gluten free brownies, and in our opinion, the best gluten free brownies EVER!
If you love white chocolate, try my moist Gluten Free White Chocolate Brownies recipe!
Mix-in ideas:
- Chocolate or white chocolate chips
- Nuts like walnuts or pecans
- Swirl peanut butter into the brownie batter
- Mini marshmallows
Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies 
GF Chocolate Brownies
Gluten free flour tips:
There are a lot of brands of gluten free flour blends and I have two tips when shopping for a 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.
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.
You can use any non-dairy milk or regular milk if you are not dairy-free. I don't recommend canned coconut milk.
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
I LOVE hearing from you!! You can also FOLLOW ME on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest to see even more delicious recipes!
📖 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
If you love the recipes you are finding on my blog, I would love for you to sign up for my newsletter (and get my free chocolate e-cookbook!)
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 🙂