Grain Free Omega-3 Fudgy Walnut Brownie Skillet
These fudgy walnut brownies taste just like the ones from your childhood, except they're grain free, gluten free and dairy free. Bonus: They pack plenty of good for you omega 3s thanks to walnuts & chia seeds.
Servings 16 brownies
Calories 202cal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups raw walnut halves (10 oz)
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seed
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips, dairy free if desired
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- For the topping:
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, dairy free if desired
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place walnut halves on a baking sheet. Toast walnuts in oven for 8-10 minutes or until fragrant and slightly toasted. Allow walnuts to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- After a few minutes place walnuts in bowl of food processor and process until smooth, scraping down the side as necessary. You want the walnuts to become creamy like nut butter.
- Once walnuts are creamy (like the picture above), transfer walnut butter to a large bowl and add in coconut sugar, pure maple syrup, eggs and vanilla extract; mix until smooth and well combined.
- Gently stir in the cocoa powder, coconut flour, baking soda and salt until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips and chia seeds.
- Pour brownie batter to a 10-inch skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray or to 9x9 inch square baking pan. Sprinkle walnuts on top. Bake for 23-27 minutes or until brownies are done and a tester comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.
- To make the chocolate drizzle: Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small saucepan and place over low heat. Stir until completely smooth and melted. Drizzle all over the brownies. Cut into 16 slices or squares. Enjoy!
Notes
To make vegan: I think you could easily make this vegan by using a flax egg.
To reduce sugar in the recipe: Leave out chocolate chips from the batter and just use the drizzle -- or leave off both. I promise they'll still be delicious!
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 202cal | Carbohydrates: 15.6g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 15.9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 11.5g