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I remember the first time I baked these brownies—my kitchen smelled like a cozy winter evening, all warm chocolate and spices swirling together.
They’re rich, fudgy, and have that unexpected kick from cinnamon and nutmeg.
Plus, they’re gluten-free, so everyone can grab a piece without worry!
If you’ve been craving something indulgent but still kinda wholesome, this recipe’s calling your name.
Tips & Variations
- Nut-free option: Use oat flour instead of almond flour.
- Spice it up more: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a surprising heat.
- Dairy-free tip: Stick with coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips for a completely dairy-free dessert.
- Sweetener swap: Maple syrup works well instead of coconut sugar, but reduce the oil slightly.
- Serving suggestion: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of salted caramel for extra indulgence.
Spiced Chocolate Brownies
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 brownies 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Rich, fudgy gluten-free chocolate brownies spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of ginger. Perfect for a cozy treat that feels special yet simple.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¾ cup melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended!)
Instructions
- Prep the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, gluten-free flour, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Make the batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Stir in the dark chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice & enjoy: Once cooled, slice into squares and serve!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
