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Nutbutter Brownies: Guilt and Gluten Free!

I got this recipe from my friend and mentor in all things nourishing, Claire (whom my daughter is named for). She called it ‘Flourless Brownies’, which they are, but I think “Nutbutter Brownies” sounds tastier. Either way, if you’re looking for a healthier chocolate fix, this is it.

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Nutbutter Brownies: Guilt and Gluten Free!


  • Author: Trina Holden
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Nutbutter Brownies


Ingredients

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  • 1 c. almond or cashew butter
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 c. honey or maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/3 c. cocoa powder
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Blend first four ingredients until smooth.
  2. Add remaining ingredients.
  3. Place in a greased 8×8 pan
  4. Bake at 350 for 20-25 min. until set in center. Don’t over bake!
  • Category: Gluten Free

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My notes:

  • 1 1/2 batched it and put it in a 11×7 in. pan
  • skipped the nuts and sprinkled mini chocolate chips on top – yum!
  • amazed at the appearance and texture of the brownies – perfect!

These made a great, high protein snack for me and the kids at the ski lodge. I plan to make them again this weekend, with cashew butter.

This Recipe is just one of over 50 family favorites in my eBook, Real {Fast} Food. Treat you and your family today to fresh inspiration in the kitchen!

This post is part of Pennywise Platter over at Nourishing Gourmet! 

Filed Under: Real Food

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Comments

  1. Danielle says

    March 4, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    I’m in love with this recipe. I have made it 3 times already. I’d love you share it on my blog with your permission ofcourse!

    Reply
    • Trina says

      March 5, 2015 at 4:23 pm

      Danielle, since this is one of the free sample recipes from my cookbook, I’m happy to have you share it as long as you include links to where people can buy the book Real Fast Food. 😉

      Reply
  2. Brooke says

    July 19, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    I just made these yesterday and the pan is almost gone. I added an extra egg because I like my brownies moist and I had a banana that I needed to use so I threw that in there as well. It tastes like banana nut chocolate brownies. DELICIOUS!

    Reply
    • Trina says

      July 20, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      sounds scrumptious, Brooke–thanks for sharing your variations!

      Reply
  3. Amy says

    May 3, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    These are delightful in cupcake form. I made them as a birthday treat, (since all my whole wheat cake attempts were brickish). Top with a sliced strawberry & homemade whipped cream! We had them in September for a birthday, and my daughter has been requesting them for her birthday ever since.

    If you are paranoid about overbaking & pull them out early, they fall, making a nice little place for the strawberries. My mom thought I did it on purpose.

    Reply
  4. Sara says

    January 23, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    question: when you 1 1/2 batched the recipe for a 7×11 pan, how long did you bake them for? I noticed in your cookbook it says bake for 30-35 min. and on here it says 20-25. Obviously, I’m trying to play around with it to find what’s right for my oven. So far, I’ve landed on either side (too burned and too underbaked). Just wondering what you usually do?

    Reply
    • Trina says

      January 23, 2013 at 3:06 pm

      oh my, yeah–you are just going to have to play with it! start testing for doneness at 20 min. with a butter knife poked in the the center, and keep popping it back in until it’s not runny in the middle.

      Reply
  5. Krista says

    September 24, 2012 at 12:40 am

    Can’t wait to try the brownies!

    Reply
  6. Diane says

    June 19, 2012 at 11:33 am

    Ooooh…. I am going to get a batch of cashew butter when I go to the Amish store tomorrow and make these puppies! I suspect Noah will especially appreciate them:)

    Reply
  7. Gretchen says

    June 13, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    My sister has been making these for she and my oldest. She’s begun adding a second egg to make them even lighter and more cake-like! Ru calls them her “special brownies” and Mary is getting jealous that she doesn’t have special brownies. 😉

    Reply
  8. Pat @ Elegantly, Gluten-Free says

    January 30, 2011 at 8:36 pm

    Looks like a delicious way to make brownies!

    Reply
  9. Melissa Naasko says

    January 28, 2011 at 1:09 am

    I always like seeing lovely Christian touches in blogs! My father-in-law is gluten free and I am always om the look out for new treats for him>

    Reply
  10. Trina says

    January 27, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Serena, I'd love your cookie recipe!

    Reply
  11. Serena says

    January 27, 2011 at 2:27 am

    Oh yum! This is similar to my favorite cookie recipe. The ingredients are nut butter, egg, sucanat, vanilla, and chocolate chips if desired. Yum!

    Reply
  12. Kateri says

    January 27, 2011 at 1:13 am

    Interesting that they looked and tasted like brownies. I will have to try them. They sound like a great high protein treat.

    Reply
  13. rahraht says

    January 26, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    Oooo these sound so yummy, and I really like my almond butter! I will have to try these!

    Reply

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