These Fudgy Paleo Brownies are so simple to make, are not cakey at all, and are the perfect chocolate treat! So delicious and gluten free, dairy free and nut free!
October is Fair Trade Month and I am so honored to be able to not only share a delicious recipe with you, but to also share why buying Fair Trade is so important. What is Fair Trade? Buying Fair Trade ensures that you’re getting quality products and the people who grow, sew and craft them get a fair deal for their hard work. In fact, your everyday purchases can help farmers and factory workers in 70 countries work in safe conditions, earn extra money to invest in their communities and improve the lives of their families. I also want to share a story with you of a lady who worked in a Fair Trade factor in India and how that makes a difference in her life.
Meet Komil Baror
Komil Baror, 24, from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, works as a tailor in Pratibha Syntex, in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, India. A member of the factory's Fair Trade Committee, she has worked at the factory for 5 years. "I'm very happy to work here because there is no inequality amongst workers - the work atmosphere is very positive. I want to thank Fair Trade consumers for supporting us. Over a period of time, our involvement with Fair Trade will only improve the quality of our product because workers will be more invested in their work. Pratibha's product is already considered the best in the region - we want to be 'double best.'" Komil is very active in the Fair Trade committee and proposed improvements for migrant workers like herself, including establishing a community kitchen space, repairs for personal storage lockers, and establishing a designated room for visiting parents of workers, some of whom have traveled from thousands of kilometers away.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Fair Trade and where to find products.
A received an awesome box full of Paleo Fair Trade items so that I could come up with a delicious recipe to share. I used the Nutiva Coconut Oil, Arrowhead Mills Coconut Flour, Lake Champlain Organic Unsweetened Cocoa, and Sunspire Organic Baking Chocolate in my brownies. I'm excited for the other items as well. My husband is a tea lover and is enjoying the Runa loose leaf tea and he has also already eaten those Eating Evolved Coconut Butter Cups. I'm looking forward to cooking with the Frontier CO-OP Black Peppercorns- fresh cracked pepper is so good!
Here is a helpful picture on Fair Trade and why it's important. That label in the middle is what to look for when searching for products in the store. They will have that label on them and it's usually pretty easy to see.
Now, this amazingly delicious recipe! As soon as I received this box, I knew I wanted to make brownies. And these brownies are so good! Thick, fudgy, rich, intense chocolate flavor, and so easy to make! No one will know these are paleo! I wanted to create a recipe that was just like the "regular" version and that's exactly what these are. If you have never used coconut flour to bake, then there is a little learning curve. It is super dry so you don't need a lot. A quarter cup was all I used in this recipe- so a bag lasts a long time.
They are so easy to make. They are mixed in one pan and are in the oven within just a few minutes. These are perfect for those times you need chocolate treat quickly, or those times when you have to bring a dessert somewhere. You will absolutely love these brownies!!
Next time you are shopping, consider buying from a company that is certified Fair Trade. It doesn't cost you any more, but it makes a difference in the life of the farmer where it came from. It is so easy to find Fair Trade products, too. Not only am I seeing them at health food stores, but at big chain stores as well. I love that awareness is being raised and people are caring where their food comes from. And you should definitely pick up the ingredients for these fudgy paleo brownies!
Here are some more brownie recipes to try:
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Fudgy Paleo Brownies
Ingredients
- ½ cup melted coconut oil, I used Nutiva unrefined
- ½ cup cocoa powder, I used Lake Champlain
- 2 oz unsweetened chocolate, I used Sunspire Organic Baking Bar
- ¾ cup honey
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup coconut flour, I used Arrowhead Mills
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fair trade espresso powder optional, but recommended
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper. Spray with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine coconut oil, cocoa powder, and unsweetened chocolate. Heat oven medium heat, whisking until mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.
- Take off the heat and stir in the honey. This should cause the mixture to slightly thicken.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix well.
- Add in the coconut flour, salt, and espresso powder. Mix until no dry pockets remain.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20-23 minutes.
- Store in the fridge after the first day to keep fresh.
Nutrition Information
Daisy says
Hello, Jessica!
I'm about to make these and I was wondering - do you think I could replace the coconut oil for ghee butter (or just regular butter)? Do you think that'd work? And also, should I try in using the butter in the same amount as the coconut oil?
Thank you!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Daisy- yes, that will work. Just use the same amount. Hope you enjoy!
Kylie Jenkins says
Hi I baked these the other day and must say they are unbelievable! I'm trying to work out the nutrient value in them I.e carbs, sugar, fats. Would you be able to help?
Jessica DeMay says
Thank you, Kylie! I'm so glad you like them! I don't know the nutrition facts, but My Fitness Pal is a site where you can calculate it if desired. 🙂
Courtney says
What are the instructions and baking instructions? What temp do you cook them at? I can't see that with recipe
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Courtney- are you looking at the recipe here on the site or Pinterest? Pinterest will just list the ingredients and you have to click through for the recipe. The whole recipe is right above the last photo. 350° for 20-23 minutes. Hope that helps.
Annie says
Hi! I'm making these with a bunch of kids tomorrow and tried them for me tonight, while I LOVE them I think they might be a little dry for the kids. What do you think would happen if I added a swirl of marshmallow fluff or do you have another suggestion? I'm own a kids cooking business but I'm not a baker so when I do I try to make it as healthy as possible (I know adding marshmallow fluff is terrible but I'm also making them paleo brownies so I figured I have to give a little!)! Any suggestions would be awesome!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Annie- I'm sorry they came out a little dry. You could try decreasing the coconut flour to 3 tablespoons. It's a very dry flour and a little adjustment can make all the difference. Or you can bake them a few minutes less. A marshmallow swirl might work as well 😉 I hope that helps and let me know if you have any more questions.
Sophie says
I followed the recipe to a T and it came out fudgy, chocolatey and delicious! Very decadent...thank you for the recipe!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Sophie! I'm so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for the great feedback!
Janie says
Hello! I am just starting to follow a paleo diet and I was excited to see the wonderful dessert options available. I just baked these brownies this afternoon and they turned out great, except they didn't rise much. After reading the reviews I was worried they would be bitter but they turned out just a bit sweet and really chocolatey. I used Camino cocoa powder and I substituted organic semi-sweet chocolate chips in place of unsweetened chocolate. I will definitely make these again!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Janie- that sounds right, there is no leavened in them which makes them not rise much and turn out fudgy. I'm so glad to hear you like them and will make them again! Thanks for trying my recipe!
Sue says
Just popped the batter in the oven and waiting patiently!! One question. Whatever gave you the idea that there will be leftovers that need to go in the fridge!?!
Jessica DeMay says
Haha- good point, Sue! I hope you love them! Thanks for trying my recipe!
Alex says
These turned out amazing my first baking ever thanks for this recipie
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Alex! Thanks for trying them and I'm so glad you like them!
Tracy says
I just made these and they are FAR and AWAY the most successful grain-free recipe I have tried! I mostly doubled the recipe and baked in a 9X13 pan. This will definitely be a go-to recipe when I need a chocolate fix! Thank you.
Jessica DeMay says
Thank you so much for the great feedback, Tracy! Yay!! So glad you like them so much! Thank you for trying them and taking time to let me know you love them- that means a lot! 🙂
Alex says
What about adding walnuts or other nuts to the mix? Would that workout? I am about to make these but this is my first time baking I been on paleo for over 2 months and I do miss my baked goods
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Alex- yes, adding nuts would work great. I hope you enjoy these 🙂