Last Updated on May 19, 2020 by Chef Mireille
A light gluten free brownie that is still super moist and fudgy. Whether you follow a #glutenfree diet or not, you will love these brownies.
I had some leftover young coconut meat after opening a can to make Javanese Rose Dawet and incorporated it into these tropical themed brownies with coconut, almond and mango flavors. You can use whatever chocolate you have about. I used bits and pieces of various flavored chocolate to equal 7 1/2 oz. Some plain 85% cacao, some with mango and some with mint. All the different kinds of flavored chocolate worked together. After all chocolate is chocolate and all chocolate lovers will love this rich, but light brownie. With just almond meal and coconut, this flourless gluten free brownie is super fudgy and light.
If you’re gluten free, try some of these other treats!
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It is important to let these cool completely before trying to remove from the pan or slice. Without the binding of flour, they will break apart if the proteins are not able to relax and seize.
I am so happy almonds are one of the nuts I am not allergic to and thoroughly enjoyed these brownies!
Gluten Free Coconut Almond Brownies
Rating:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Number of servings: 10
Per Serving 519 calories
Fat 31 g
Carbs 55 g
Protein 8 g
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sliced young coconut meat
- 7 ½ oz. dark chocolate
- ½ cup butter
- 2 tablespoons mango juice/mango nectar
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 2 teaspoons almond essence
- 1 1/2 cup almond meal
- ½ cup coconut powder (dessicated coconut)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Line a 9x13 brownie pan with parchment paper. Spray with non stick spray. Sprinkle coconut meat in pan.
- Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate with the butter, mango juice, espresso powder and almond essence.
- In a bowl, combine almond meal, coconut powder, baking powder and salt, Mix to combine.
- In a large bowl, mix eggs and sugar until light and creamy.
- Add dry ingredients and mix well, until thoroughly incorporated.
- Add melted chocolate and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer to prepared pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes.
- Let cool completely before removing from pan and slicing.
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These brownies are moist and fudgy but with the crackly top of a perfect brownie!
The brownies look so delicious. Use of coconut meal is something new to me. Good one Mir.
the coconut meal with the young coconut really add a fruity light element to these brownies despite the intense dark chocolate
they are delicious – am sure you guys would love them
Coconut meat , mango juice , all sound interesting in this fudge brownie . The different chocolates too must be giving a twist to the flavor . Good one Mir .
like they say necessity is the mother of invention 🙂
We mostly eat the tender coconut meat as such, this is a lovely way to use it. Do you get Coconut meal as well? The brownies look so sinful Mir, I could eat it all in one shot!
coconut meal/powder/fine dessicated coconut is all synonymous even if not sold as coconut meal
very different ingredients in the brownie, they look perfect
delicious looking brownies and gluten free. Anything with coconut is yummy.
thanks – yes they are surprisingly light despite all the chocolate
Those brownies are a perfect guilt free dessert to eat. Looks so perfect with a crackled top.
thanks – yes they have a surprisingly light and fruity taste despite the intense chocolate
The combination of chocolate and the coconut meal with the coconut flavour must have been delicious. Looks very inviting Mir!!
thanks – they were great
looks sinful mir! wonderful combination of flavors, coconut, mango and chocolate, totally tropical!
yes this definitely appealed to my Caribbean palate.