Coconut Flour Brownies, which could also be called Paleo Brownies or Gluten Free Brownies are one of the healthier brownie recipes I've had.

They are a one bowl wonder! Easy to make and just plain delicious!

A photo of three coconut flour brownies stacked up on a white plate

For all of you on a no grain diet, finding a delish brownie recipe can be difficult! The texture has to be right. And, then there is the taste. My all time favorite brownie recipe, Never Fail Brownies is a no go!

But, these Coconut Flour Brownies are a wonderful substitute! It can be difficult when eating a special diet like the paleo or gluten-free diets, especially if you have a sweet tooth.

It is easy to feel abused and left out. But no more! Now you can indulge and enjoy!

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For a gluten free brownies recipe, this one is definitely a win-win. It doesn't fall apart or come up mealy, unlike a lot of GAPS-friendly recipes I've tried.

In fact, this Coconut Flour Brownies recipe is quick and easy and has not failed me yet. It is absolutely delicious.

My family loves it - when I share them.

But, to be honest, I tend to be selfish with my brownies and save them for a treat with coffee in the afternoon.

🥘 Ingredients

½ cup coconut flour
½ cup cocoa powder
½ cup ghee or butter, melted
3 eggs
¾ cup honey
½ tsp vanilla
2 tbsp espresso (optional)

You will notice the Coconut Flour Brownie recipe calls ghee or melted butter. I normally use butter but, in strict Paleo, that is not allowed.

So, if you are on a strict paleo diet, you can also use coconut oil in place of the butter.

Cooking with Coconut Flour

You can NOT substitute 1:1 coconut flour for wheat flour. Normally substitute ¼ cup - ⅓ cup coconut flour for each 1 cup of wheat flour.
Coconut flour absorbs liquids. This is why you use less coconut flour than wheat flour.
Increase the eggs used in a coconut flour recipe. A general rule of thumb is 6 eggs for each 1 cup of wheat flour and increase the liquid used to 1 cup.
Blend recipe ingredients well to avoid a heavy texture.

🔪 Instructions

In mixing bowl, add all ingredients. Photo 1
Mix well. Photo 2
Pour in greased baking dish and bake. Photo 3
Enjoy! Photo 4

Steps shown to make Coconut Flour Brownies, Paleo Brownies, Gluten Free Brownies — (1) combine all ingredients (2) mix until consistent (3) pour into greased baking dish and bake then (4) enjoy!

💭 Top tips

Baking with coconut flour is different from other flours so follow the directions as written
After baking, for a special touch, dust with cocoa and even drizzle with some melted chocolate
Using the honey called for in the recipe rather than conventional sugar lends a kind of well-rounded sweetness that sugar just can't provide, I love using a healthier substitute!
The espresso is optional but balances the taste of the cocoa giving a smooth rich tasting brownie

Why Use Coconut Flour?

Coconut flour is the flour produced from dried coconut meat and is a byproduct of coconut milk production.

Just like learning how to crack coconuts takes a bit of effort, so does making your own coconut flour. It is waaaay easier and quicker to buy it.

When coconut milk is pressed from coconut meat, small pieces of solid coconut meat are leftover. This coconut meat is then dried (at low temps) and ground to produce flour.

Coconut flour is gluten-free and rich in protein - a great alternative to other flours made from grains. It has gained popularity with people who eat diets that limit grains like the Paleo, GAPS, gluten-free and the SCD diets.

And because frankly, I love the way it acts as a baking ingredient. It's great for keeping things light and fluffy, and it's a great option for making gluten free brownies.

Coconut flour also contains protein, which is a nice little perk for baking up desserts. Who doesn't want a dessert with a little bit of protein snuck in?

You will only need one bowl to mix the recipe up, no special ingredients are needed, the recipe is easy, and the brownies taste delicious - this is definitely a win-win-win recipe!

And if I may say so, it's simple enough to even cook with little ones. Maybe multiple naps can be ended with brownies, huh?

Leave a comment and let me know if you ever take naps (especially when the kids are napping, too!).

Overhead view of Coconut Flour Brownies - 3 stacked on a white plate with strawberries around it on a teal napkin

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