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Adaptable Chocolate Brownie Recipe

Make this rich, adaptable chocolate brownie recipe in 25 minutes! Customise for dairy-free, gluten-free, or allergy-friendly diets — perfect for dessert or lunchboxes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Modern Family-Friendly
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 125 g almond meal
  • 35 g cacao powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 140 g coconut oil , melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 80 g sugar , or maple syrup / alternative sweetener
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a square cake tin with baking paper.
  2. Melt the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts.
  3. Add all remaining ingredients to the melted coconut oil, starting with dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.
  5. Bake in the middle of the oven for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes; the top will harden as it cools.

Notes

This adaptable chocolate brownie recipe is naturally dairy-free and gluten-free. For egg-free or nut-free options, see blog post for swaps and serving ideas.
Texture Tip: Allow brownies to rest for 10 mins; edges firm while centre stays soft
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