Gluten Free Brownies

The Story
All the usual suspects minus the flour go into this Gluten Free Brownie mix. Think sugar, eggs, chocolate, cocoa powder and vanilla essence. In place of the flour I use Almond Meal which is just ground up almonds which give a beautiful richness and gooeyness to the brownies. So, so good. I use a pinch of sea salt flakes which may sound absurd but trust me it just enhances the chocolatey-ness and balances the sweetness. It is so perfect. Serve these brownies on their own, yum! With ice cream even better. With strawberries and champagne, oh my… I don’t think anyone requires instructions on how to consume these delicious Gluten Free Brownies. They will keep in an airtight container out of the fridge for 4 days no worries. That is if they last that long!

Gluten Free Brownies

Seriously, how good are brownies? I am yet to meet someone who doesn’t love them. This recipe is the best simply because it is gluten free. Living in an age where so many people are intolerant of gluten or simply choose not to eat it these brownies are great to take to parties, to the office to share with colleagues and of course lunch boxes and kids parties!
Servings 8
Prep Time 55 mins
Cook Time 35 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 cup Caster Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa
  • 1/2 cup Almond Meal
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt Flakes

Instructions

  • Pre heat oven to 180 degrees, grease 20cm square tin and line with baking paper (important, do it)
  • Melt butter and chocolate in saucepan on low heat.
  • Stir until melted, remove from heat, wait 30 secs before adding egg, sugar and rest of the ingredients.
  • Combine well. Pour into prepared tin and bake 35 minutes or until done (skewers test to centre - come out with most crumbs clinging).
  • Set aside to cool completely (couple of hours at least before cutting to get smooth edges).