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Ultra Fudgey Almond Butter Brownies (in 30 minutes!!)

30 min
GF Gluten-Free VG Vegetarian
Avatar by: Lindsay Grimes
November 3, 2022 (Updated: November 3, 2022)
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This is an overhead image looking down onto gooey chocolate almond butter brownies cut into squares and topped with pecans, chocolate and flakey salt. The brownies sit on a white piece of parchment paper.
Almond Butter Brownies are soft, rich, and fudgey. They are super decadent and made with almond flour so they’re gluten free!

Stop what you’re doing. Almond butter brownies are next on your baking lineup!

I’m on a mission to try all the different kinds of brownies to ever exist. Maybe I will succeed, maybe I won’t. Either way, this is a challenge I’m happy to accept.

Today I’m putting that homemade almond butter that I made yesterday to good use. I’m mixing it up with some coconut sugar, cocoa powder, and almond flour for some super fudgey and chocolatey brownies!

If you love chocolate, check out my Ultimate List of Chocolate Desserts: 30+ Ideas! You’ll find everything from Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies to Soft & Fluffy Gluten Free Chocolate Muffins!

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Ingredients for Almond Butter Brownies

Almond Butter. I always go for natural almond butter to make sure there is no added oils, sugar or salt. If you’re feeling ambitious and have some raw almonds laying around, learn How to Make Super Creamy Almond Butter!

Coconut Sugar. I love using coconut sugar in my baked goods. If you don’t have it or don’t want to use it, feel free to sub in another granular sugar like light brown sugar or even white sugar.

Butter. I go for unsalted butter but you can sub in vegetable oil or vegan butter if you prefer!

Eggs. We’re using 1 full egg plus a couple egg yolks to get it nice and fudgey!

Vanilla Extract. Just a splash!

Almond Flour. I always go for blanched almond flour because it’s super fine and makes for a nice texture of your baked goods. If you want to make your own, learn How to Make Almond Flour!

Cocoa powder. For some chocolatey brownie vibes, of course! (Cacao v. Cocoa Powder: What’s the Difference?)

Baking magic. We’re using some baking soda and salt!

Goodies! chocolate chips, pecans and flakey salt!

How to Make Almond Butter Brownies

  1. Combine wet ingredients. Whisk together the almond butter, coconut sugar, butter, egg and egg yolks, and vanilla in a medium bowl.
  2. Add dry ingredients. Add the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl and whisk until combined.
  3. Add the goodies! Fold those chocolate chippers into the batter.
  4. Transfer to the pan. Line an 8×8 square pan with parchment paper and transfer the batter to the pan. Spread the batter out with a spatula in an even layer.
  5. Sprinkle. Sprinkle the top with the remaining chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
  6. Bake. Bake for 12 – 15 minutes (12 minutes for gooier brownies, 15 minutes for cakier brownies).
  7. Enjoy! Allow the brownies to cool for about 5 minutes before lifting them up with the parchment paper and cutting 9 squares. Sprinkle with flaked sea salt and enjoy!
This is an overhead image of a glass bowl with an almond butter mixture. An electric mixer is leaning against the side of the bowl with the metal mixers in the bowl. The bowl sits on a white marble counter.
This is an overhead image looking into a glass bowl with brownie batter. There are chocolate chips on top of the brownie batter and a white rubber spatula with a wood handle in the batter and leaning on the side of the bowl. The bowl sits on a white marble counter.
This is an overhead image of gooey brownies cut into squares. The brownies are topped with pecans and flakey salt. They sit on a white surface.

How to Store your Brownies

I really love to store these brownies in the fridge. The fudgey texture really firms up and sets in the fridge making for an ultra fudgey leftover brownie.

You can eat the brownies chilled from the fridge or pop them in the microwave for about 20 seconds to warm them through!

Ways to Enjoy these Brownies

Freshly Baked. I mean, can you blame me? You spend the 10 minutes prepping, the 12 – 15 minutes baking, the 5 minutes of cooling. I get it! You want to dig in asap! Enjoy them freshly baked 🙂

Chilled. Pop them in the fridge for the brownies to set in the ultra fudgey texture!

With Ice Cream. Nothing says happiness to me quite like a warm brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. If you have any stashed away in your freezer, live it up!

Drizzle. Drizzle on some extra almond butter or caramel on top to bump up the decadence!

All the above? When in doubt or if you’re frozen at the number of possibilities to choose from, always choose all the above.

More Brownies to Try

20-Min Fudgey Tahini Brownies with Almond Flour

25-Min Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies using Almond Flour

Crisp & Fudgey Homemade Brownie Brittle

Fudgey Gluten-Free Cheesecake Brownies

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This is an overhead image looking down onto gooey chocolate brownies cut into squares and topped with pecans, chocolate and flakey salt. The brownies sit on a white piece of parchment paper. Recipe
GF Gluten-Free VG Vegetarian

Ultra Fudgey Almond Butter Brownies (in 30 minutes!!)

Almond Butter Brownies are soft, rich, and fudgey. They are super decadent and made with almond flour so they’re gluten free!

AvatarRecipe by:Lindsay Grimes
Prep: 10 minCook: 20 minTotal: 30 min
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Servings: 16 1x

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup natural almond butter (How to Make Super Creamy Almond Butter)
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg + 2 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup blanched almond flour (How to Make Almond Flour)
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (Cacao v. Cocoa Powder: What’s the Difference?)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips + more for sprinkling on top
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • flaked sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Whisk together the almond butter, coconut sugar, butter, egg and egg yolks, and vanilla in a medium bowl.
    This is an overhead image of a glass bowl with an almond butter mixture. An electric mixer is leaning against the side of the bowl with the metal mixers in the bowl. The bowl sits on a white marble counter.
  3. Add the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl and whisk until combined.
    This is an overhead image of a glass bowl with an almond butter mixture and dry ingredients on top. The glass bowl sits on a white surface.
  4. Fold those chocolate chippers into the batter.
    This is an overhead image looking into a glass bowl with brownie batter. There are chocolate chips on top of the brownie batter and a white rubber spatula with a wood handle in the batter and leaning on the side of the bowl. The bowl sits on a white marble counter.
  5. Line an 8×8 square pan with parchment paper and transfer the batter to the pan.
  6. Spread the batter out with a spatula in an even layer.
  7. Sprinkle the top with the remaining chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes (15 minutes for gooier brownies, 15 minutes for fudgeir brownies).
    This is an overhead image looking into a square pan lined with parchment paper and filled with brownie batter. The batter is topped with chopped pecans and chocolate chips. The pan sits on a white marble counter.
  8. Allow the brownies to cool for about 5 minutes before lifting them up with the parchment paper and cutting 9 squares.
  9. Sprinkle with flaked sea salt and enjoy!
  10. This is an overhead image looking down onto gooey chocolate brownies cut into squares and topped with pecans, chocolate and flakey salt. The brownies sit on a white piece of parchment paper.

Nutrition Info:

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 183
  • Sugar: 9.6g
  • Sodium: 87mg
  • Fat: 13.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13.6g
  • Fiber: 2.9g
  • Protein: 4.6g
  • Cholesterol: 38mg
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