The Best Gluten-Free Brownies

December 5, 2023 |

Fudgy and delicious, these are the best gluten-free brownies! They’re actually the best brownies ever, gluten-free or not! I’m so excited to share the recipe with you and hope you love them as much as I do! This is an older post that got a little photo refresh.. and we got to eat a ton of brownies.

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The Best Gluten-Free Brownies

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Gluten-Free Brownie Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup brown rice flour mix (see below) OR 1/6 tapioca flour + 1/6 potato starch + 1/3 brown rice flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs (can also use flax eggs)
  • 3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 325. Position rack in lower-middle of oven.
  2. Line a 8 in square baking pan with foil and grease with cooking spray.
  3. Combine flour, salt, baking powder and xanthan gum in a small bowl and set aside.
  4. Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler (or melt in the microwave for about 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds).
  5. Whisk in sugar, vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Continue to whisk until mixture is smooth and glossy.
  6. Add flour mixture and whisk until incorporated.
  7. Stir in nuts (if you wish to add them).
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with wet crumbs.
  9. Cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes.
  10. Remove brownies from pan by lifting up foil and cool completely on rack.
  11. Cut into squares or triangles.

The quality of the chocolate makes the difference, so I picked these adorable Tcho baking critters. They’re almost too cute to melt!

Tcho baking critters

Check out this cute little hedgehog:

Tcho baking chocolate

After melting the chocolate in the microwave (for about 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds), I whisked in the sugar, butter, egg and vanilla until thoroughly combined and shiny.

Then I added the flour mix. I like to keep a gluten-free flour mix on hand (recipe below), but you could also wing it on the spot. I filled a 1/3 measuring cup halfway with potato starch and halfway with tapioca flour, then filled another 1/3 measuring cup with with brown rice flour.

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Whisked it all together

gluten-free brownie mix

Then poured the batter into a greased baking dish.

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There’s a trick you can try that will save you cleanup and help you cut your brownies better: Line the baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. When they’re done and have cooled for a bit, you pull the whole thing out – aluminum foil and all – let it cool, then cut it up.

Either way, you’ll have delicious, fudgy gluten-free brownies.

the best gluten-free brownies

These gluten-free brownies are especially delicious with a scoop of coconut milk ice cream on top. Your family might just go so nuts over these that there will be very little left to enjoy the next day.

Gluten-Free Brown Rice Flour Mix

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Gluten-Free Brown Rice Flour Mix

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Ingredients

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  • 2 C Brown rice flour
  • 2/3 C Potato Starch (not flour)
  • 1/3 C Tapioca Flour (also known as starch)

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container to use as needed.

Looking for a flourless brownie? Here’s a sweet potato brownie recipe to try!

If you’d like to satisfy your brownie craving in a less treat-like fashion, try these brownie batter protein bites.

xoxo

Gina

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538 Comments

  1. Leanne on April 20, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    Pick me just because I’m the first to comment 🙂

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  2. Stephanie on April 20, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    I could use a brownie today because it’s about to rain and a cold front is setting in so it’s perfect weather for comfort food!

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  3. Cassie @ Tofu Meets Her Match on April 20, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    Yum! I could use a brownie because I’m fasting and can’t stop looking at food blogs 🙂

    Reply
  4. Nikki on April 20, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    I need a brownie from the wonderful Fitnessista because all I have is Vitatops, certainly not homemade from someone of such amazingness.

    Reply
  5. Kelly on April 20, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    i could use a brownie today because i’ve been working pretty darn hard lately. getting stuff done and moving forward with a vegan business feels amazing, but is it ever exhausting! 🙂 as much as i love baking for others, sometimes i wish some baking would appear on MY doorstep. rich, chocolatey baking 🙂

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  6. bonnie on April 20, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    those look amazing! i totally need a brownie because i drool everytime i see the food you make and its becoming crucial that i get some of it in my belly! 🙂

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  7. Dakota Campbell on April 20, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    I am having a huge slump day today! I have no clue why, but a delicious healthy brownie would really brighten my mood a bit I think! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Jess on April 20, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    Yummm. I work full time with students with special needs and am going to school full time for my masters in education… my daily life is a reason I need a brownie 🙂

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  9. Cait @ Beyond Bananas on April 20, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    I could use a brownie today because it has been rainy ALL week and I could use a pick me up!

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  10. LeeAnn on April 20, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    I need a brownie because I have a cold and have a race on Saturday….and brownies just make everything better 😉

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  11. Krista on April 20, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    Gina – I’m eating Indian food for the first time next week and have NO IDEA what my healthy options are. I looked at the menu online, but the items have very little description as to if they’re baked/fried/steamed, etc. And I don’t want something in a fatty cream sauce. Can you recommend a couple go-to healthy Indian food options for me? You’re the indian food guru! 🙂 Thanks!

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  12. Kelly J on April 20, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    I could use a brownie and and every day!!

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  13. Chelsie DiPaolo on April 20, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    I could use a brownie today because every smart woman knows homemade chocolate goodies is the best comfort. I dislocated my knee while teaching yoga and my heart is broken that I can’t practice or teach until TBD. Staying couch bound is my new practice and I’m not very good at it… Reading food blogs all day tortures me because I can’t stand up and bake, precisely why you should send your girl down south some vegan, chocolate love 🙂

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  14. Cindy on April 20, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    Hey Gina! I could use some brownies because I’ve had one rough week with school, work, and my internship and there’s not single thing better I could think of to perk me back up than a batch of your glorious gluten free brownies!

    Reply
  15. Jen on April 20, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    I could use a brownie because I’ve been essay writing all day, and will be all day tomorrow, and the next day. And then I have to start studying for exams 🙁 a brownie would be the best pick me up

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  16. Amanda G on April 20, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    I could use a brownie right now because med school exams are rough and a sweet treat in the mail would be the highlight of the week!!! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Laura on April 20, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    I could seriously use a brownie because I have a 90 page play, 20 page mini-screenplay, short story anthology, and 15 page research paper due by next Friday! Yikes!

    Reply
  18. Meghan on April 20, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    I need a brownie today because I am a first year law student and I have my first big final tomorrow! I need some fuel/ something to look forward to!
    …Plus they just look so good!

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  19. BethT on April 20, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    I need a brownie because last night I stepped in doggie doo-doo in my bare feet.

    Enough said.

    Reply
  20. Liz @ Tip Top Shape on April 20, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    I was stuck in my university’s library from 11-4 working on a paper. I could really use that brownie!

    Reply
  21. Aubrey on April 20, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    I could use a vegan brownie cause my oven broke last week and my boyfriend is out of town until May 1st; looks like raw food until he gets back to fix it

    Reply
  22. Emily on April 20, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    I could use a brownie because I gave up chocolate for Lent and it would be a perfect first post Lent dessert!

    Reply
  23. Liz on April 20, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    I could use a brownie because its the end of tax season, which means, normal work days again!

    Reply
  24. Megan on April 20, 2011 at 5:49 pm

    i could use a brownie bc the weather in chicago is seriously the pits !

    Reply
  25. kate@ahealthypassion on April 20, 2011 at 5:49 pm

    I could use a brownie because I love chocolate and your measuring spoons, I have the same ones 🙂

    Reply
  26. MMiller on April 20, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    I would love to try these brownies! I have a good friend who needs to eat GF, and she just got a job today and starts next week!

    Reply
  27. Jessica on April 20, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    I need a brownie A.S.A.P…..Finals are just around the corner and with work, school, workouts, my 2 fur babies, and other daily duties I could really use some chocolate therapy.

    Reply
  28. katie on April 20, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    i could use a brownie because i have been sick with a cold for 5 days and have no enjoyed food or desserts in a week!! and im 8th months pregnant and deserve a tasty treat. 🙂

    Reply
  29. Darien on April 20, 2011 at 5:51 pm

    ugh, just a lowsy two days. military life/being away from hubby? i could use a brownie. and a hug.

    Reply
    • Fitnessista on April 20, 2011 at 5:58 pm

      here’s a virtual hug <3

      Reply
  30. AG on April 20, 2011 at 5:51 pm

    I’m PMSing. I need a brownie- enough said 🙂

    Reply
  31. Faith on April 20, 2011 at 5:51 pm

    I could use a brownie today because I just came off a detox diet prescribed by my doctor and I could use a treat!

    Reply
  32. Becky on April 20, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    I could use a brownie today after a high stress Murphys Law kind of day yesterday,
    Everything is better but I’ve been craving chocolate ever since.

    And I’m set to reach my goal weight by the end of this week if all goes well. Celebration!?

    Reply
  33. Emily on April 20, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    I could use a brownie today because it’s cold and yucky outside and I need a pick-me-up!

    Reply
  34. Lauren on April 20, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    i nanny two toddler boys 5 days a week and listening to crying and wheels on the bus non stop! I could use a whole pan of brownies right now! 🙂

    Reply
  35. Kate on April 20, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    I need a brownie because it is snowing AGAIN here in Minnesota. I’m cooped up in the house with my two yough daughters again today. We need some warm weather so we can play outside, but if we can’t have that, some delicous brownies would make the day better!

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  36. Michelle C on April 20, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    Ahahahah that pic of the batter is awesome.

    I could use a brownie today because a crazy lady yelled at me at work and caused me some stress. And usually i’d go home and run it off but i’m trying to heal up a strained quad and listen to my doctor and not run till the end of the month. And the elliptical stinks. 🙂 So i’d like to self medicate via brownie!

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  37. Jessica on April 20, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    I NEED a brownie! My husband flies f 18s for the Navy and has been deployed since December 3rd. This is our first deployment and we have two toddlers. My motto when it comes to our crazy life is “The only thing I can control is my attitude” and usually do a good job of keeping it positive. Your blog has helped me do that during this deployment (thank you!). Since December, I have ran my first 5k, 10k and half marathon, started a new business, traveled from Coast to Coast, lost almost 10 pounds, completely changed the way my family eats, and thrown a 1st birthday bash for our daughter…all with a smile on my face 🙂 But today is my 27th birthday and I am just in a funk. I miss my pilot and I think a brownie *might* just put the smile back on my face where I need it for another 2 months until we get our man home!

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    • Fitnessista on April 20, 2011 at 5:58 pm

      you are a ROCKSTAR. i hope you have a very happy birthday <3 thank you so much for your husband's service to our country and for your strength and inspiration during such a tough time. i hope the last 2 months fly by!

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    • Kate on April 20, 2011 at 6:49 pm

      I agree! You are awesome, Jessica! I am thankful for your husband’s service to our country and your family’s sacrifice while he’s gone. Happy birthday! {Dear Gina, pick her! She needs some brownies!}

      Reply
  38. Jessica on April 20, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    We had a prisoner escape from the local jail last night right before bed! I had to stay up to make sure the home was secure I am tired! I could totally use a sugary lift 😉

    Reply
    • Leanne on April 20, 2011 at 6:49 pm

      Oh my gosh that would be terrifying! Did they find him/her?

      Reply
      • Jessica on April 20, 2011 at 10:22 pm

        Yes today…… Family was harboring him! He shed all his clothes… They said to look for a man in his underwear lol! It was crazy!

        Reply
  39. Mary on April 20, 2011 at 5:57 pm

    I really need a brownie becasue I am currently on level 3 of the Tracy Anderson Metamorphis Abcentric workout. Sooo hungry…..

    Reply
  40. Tess on April 20, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    Hmm, I could use a brownie because tomorrow’s my last day of classes for my sophomore year of college, and halfway done = TERRIFYING! Also because last day of classes means finals are coming up. Maybe even more terrifying?

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  41. Jackie @ Baking Charms on April 20, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    I could use one after I tried to make GF brownies over the weekend and they were AWFUL. Maybe tasting a really good one would help me out 😉

    Reply
  42. Danielle (Shrinking and Studying) on April 20, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    I could use a brownie today because I’ve been studying for finals since 8 am… it’s now 4 pm and I’m nowhere near done. (Maybe I should stop reading blogs and get back to work! haha)

    I loved reading the comments on this morning’s post. I’m definitely about the moderation… I just don’t have time to do 2 ish hours of low-weight stuff when I can get results in half the time using a little heavier weights etc. 🙂

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  43. Tara on April 20, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    Hi Gina !
    I could use a brownie because it is school vacation week and it is raining here in MA! I have been stuck in the house with a 5 year old and a 3 month old who doesn’t sleep ! I am in need of a pick me up !

    Reply
  44. Anna on April 20, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    I could use a brownie today because I just dropped over $700 on car repairs AND I just got diagnosed with plantar fasciitis so I can’t run in this beautiful spring weather we’re having in DC. Sadsack, right? Brownie me!

    Reply
  45. Dani on April 20, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    I thought I needed a brownie but now I see that others need it more than me 🙂

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    • Erika on April 20, 2011 at 6:12 pm

      Ditto! I think Jessica (above) needs some brownies for all that happy attitude!

      Reply
  46. sarah on April 20, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    I could use a brownie today because im inbetween jobs in ballet companies, my dad was just layed-off and my sister is having major hip surgery… my life is going crazy and so am i!

    Reply
  47. Mason Hayes on April 20, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    I could use a brownie because I’m getting ready for finals!!

    Reply
  48. Elise on April 20, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    i could use a brownie because i’m a grad student. and i live on chocolate and coffee 😉

    Reply
  49. Tessa on April 20, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    I could use a brownie today because I just found out that my husband has to leave on yet another month long deployment for work. I got kicked, punched, spit on, and inadvertently peed on by my kiddos at work and I cut off a chunk of my finger with the paper cutter. Necessitar brownies, por favor!

    Reply
  50. Amber L on April 20, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    I could use a brownie, because I just had ear surgery yesterday. The doctor says no heavy exercise for at least a week or two. I am going crazy and it has only been day one! I’m finding other ways to try and stay active, but a brownie would cheer me up. 😉

    Also, I was really glad you posted your opinion about TA. I wasn’t too sure what to think about her method, but it doesn’t look like something I’d want to invest my time or money in to. I pretty much agree with you – “different strokes for different folks”!

    Reply

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