There’s just something about game day—the cheering, the snacks, and the inevitable nail-biting moments.
I grew up surrounded by football fans, and while I loved the game, the food was the real MVP. But when I went gluten-free, I thought my days of indulging in game-day desserts were over.
Turns out, I just needed the right recipe. These Gluten-Free Football Brownies are not just a treat—they’re the ultimate way to celebrate without compromise.
Let’s bake some brownies that even the biggest linebacker will devour!
Tips and Tricks
- For Chewier Brownies: Swap out the coconut sugar for brown sugar.
- No Almond Flour?: Use more oat flour, but reduce the amount slightly.
- Nut-Free Option: Replace almond flour with sunflower seed flour.
- Dairy-Free Decoration: Use coconut cream instead of almond milk for the icing.
Serving Suggestions
Cut these brownies into football shapes using a cookie cutter, or slice them into classic squares and pipe on those laces. Serve on a tray surrounded by gluten-free pretzels or fresh berries. They pair beautifully with a hot cup of coffee or even a cold glass of almond milk!
Gluten-Free Football Brownies
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 brownies 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Game-day brownies that are fudgy, chocolatey, and perfect for a crowd—completely gluten-free and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup gluten-free oat flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
- ¾ cup coconut sugar (or regular sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
For decoration:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp almond milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (brown for laces)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted coconut oil and coconut sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs and vanilla, followed by the almond milk.
- Bring It Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips for that gooey goodness.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are okay!).
- Cool and Decorate: Let the brownies cool completely. Mix the powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla for the icing. Pipe football laces on each brownie to give them that game-day flair!
Notes
Perfect for decorating as footballs; adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
