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

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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. Lauren on April 20, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    I need a brownie because school is gonna be crazy these next few weeks – finals!

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  2. Elyssa on April 20, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    i need a brownie (or really a whole batch) because even though i work at a school and all the students are off this week for spring break, i still am working and get no time off 🙁

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  3. Danielle on April 20, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    I could use a brownie (or five) because my classes for this semester end one week from tomorrow — which means tons of work from now till then. Boo!

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  4. Jen on April 20, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    I need a brownie because I had the worst day! It started when I wore a white shirt to work. See, it was over 80 degrees and I thought I needed light and airy! My light and airy green grape for breakfast had an eruption onto my shirt. My balsamic vinegar on my salad decided to join the party on my white shirt. Add that to the mysterious bad smell in my car ( I checked under the hood, seats, and everywhere!) and the fact I travel to retail stores as a rep all day..it was a smelly, stained day! I think that the red and green spots would be complimented by a brownie stain. 🙂

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  5. Kacie on April 20, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    I have nothing to complain about, I just love chocolate 🙂

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  6. Diane on April 20, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    I could use a brownie because I was on a looong conference call today at work and have another one at 7:30am tomorrow, combined with the fact that I’m trying to catch up from being gone all last week. To top it off, I’m fighting a cold and am realllly missing my sister and my little 5 month old niece (visiting them is the reason I was out of town last week and is also why I have a cold…little babies apparently can have big germs.) 😉

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  7. Jenna on April 20, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    I need a brownie because… no,wait. That’s it. I just need a brownie. 🙂

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  8. Stephanie on April 20, 2011 at 9:15 pm

    I could use a brownie today because i have been teaching my booty off to antsy high schoolers since Jan, and our spring break FIIIINALLY starts this Fri. I know Spring Break is supposed to be in March, right? but for some reason our district decided to try it a month late for fun.

    One more day til break! (my mantra for tomm!)

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  9. Mary Frances on April 20, 2011 at 9:15 pm

    I could use a brownie today as I pack to go to a beloved friend’s memorial service. peace and light gina

    mary frances

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  10. Morgan on April 20, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    I could totally use a brownie today because I haven’t been able to keep real food down for days. Carbs and baked goods are the only things that I can actually consume!!

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  11. Cait on April 20, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    Oh man, do I ever need a brownie today…I was leaving a classmate’s house after studying for a massive exam for school I have tomorrow (that is stressing me to the max!) and I got stuck in the mud. Really stuck. As in, tried to use my shovel to dig myself out, couldn’t, and called my dad (who lives an hour away) to tow me out. In the rain. It took 40 minutes once he got there. And so now my hair is frizzy, my car is muddy, and I am still stressed. But my car is out, and perfectly fine, so it’s not all bad. And I might be able to finagle a brownie, so definitely not all bad. 🙂

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  12. Angela on April 20, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    I need some brownies because I’m celebrating! Today I was finally released to run after a 7 MONTH injury!

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  13. April @ Grits & Granola Bars on April 20, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    I think Jessica on page 2 should get the brownies!

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  14. britt on April 20, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    i just put my teething 7 month old down (for a second time tonight) after he has fussed and fought naps/sleep all day long. i am one tired mama and could definitely use a brownie!! those look delish 🙂

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  15. Gina on April 20, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    I could use a brownie to celebrate that my church’s resurrection musical was a success (I was backstage director so it was rather stressful tonight during the show)!

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  16. sarah (sarah learns) on April 20, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    i need a brownie because my throat hurts, and because i love brownies! 🙂

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  17. Hanson@Untitled Hanson Project on April 20, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    Hey Gina, congrats on the new job! This is off-topic, but I love your work ethic. You’ve been all over the States in 2011 already, but where ever you go you always plug into the community, find like-minded people, and work!! You are more inspiring than I think you realize:)

    *I need a brownie because I ran 5 miles today for the first time eva!!! Yippee!

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  18. Brooke on April 20, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    I had a HUUGE job interview that I was uber nervous about this morning! I am a vegan though, so if by chance I’m picked (oh please oh please oh please), I wouldn’t want you to bake a whole ‘nother batch because of me…I’ll give them to the hubby (he deserves it for having to deal with my craziness this morning!!) 🙂

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  19. Lisa @ Fit in the Midwest on April 20, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    I need a brownie because I’ve had a rough week at work and today went from good to bad really quickly. Argh. Mmm…chocolate sounds yummy right about now. 🙂

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  20. Lisa on April 20, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    I think the brownie needs me! It needs to be heated, topped with coconut bliss ice-cream, caramel, pecans, & a cherry.

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  21. hippierunner on April 20, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    I could use a brownie because I didn’t pack enough food today for work somehow. A hungry nanny does not make for a happy nanny.

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  22. maryz on April 20, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    I need a brownie today because it has been a really stressful week! Anything that can go wrong has this week. Chocolate and broenies make every thing better.

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  23. Julie on April 20, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    I could use a brownie because these look amazing! 🙂

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  24. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat on April 20, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    These sound like they might induce a few foodgasms! I could use a brownie because today was the day of an online virtual tradeshow that I’ve been planning at work for over 2 months. It was super busy and very well attended (500 people!0, but stressful at times too! I also taught the new Les Mills RPM release after work and it was an AWESOME sweaty workout!

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  25. Leslie on April 20, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    I need a brownie just because it’s a brownie!! 🙂

    Congrats on your job–you’re gonna be awesome!

    Reply
  26. Lauren Christine. on April 20, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    i want a brownie tonight because i had an awesome swim workout today :-)!

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  27. Brynne on April 20, 2011 at 9:36 pm

    I want a brownie because I have been craving one since last week!

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  28. Cathy on April 20, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    thanks, gina! and please pass along mega thanks to your brother for sharing so nicely!
    i could use a brownie today because it still feels like winter up here. brownies would make me feel better. and brownies go down well when it’s so chilly out!
    have a great night!

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  29. lesley on April 20, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    I need this brownies because I getting ready to graduate law school in two weeks!! I’m so proud of making it through the last 3 years 🙂

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  30. Ellen on April 20, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    i would love to win these brownies! i am 100% gluten free, and i make myself treats, but it is always nice to have someone else make them occasionally. when your diet is limited, you appreciate them all that much more 🙂

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  31. Lisa on April 20, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    I’m super stressed & mentally tired from working overtime & studying for class & the GRE. Oh and I’m injured right now, so I can’t even work out the stress through exercise. A brownie would be greatly appreciated 😀

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  32. Ashleigh on April 20, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    I’m moving soon, and have started the nightmare cycle of purge/pack/unpack/repurge/repack…we all know that chocolate is the best medicine!

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  33. Heather (Heather's Dish) on April 20, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    i think what you said is exactly right…you have to take things that are fads in stride and decide what’s best for your body! the thing is, if you’re working out you’re doing something and making your body stronger!

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  34. Yin on April 20, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    I so want these! I’ve been having such bad cravings for brownies but I’m so lazy to find a recipe and make them. I need a brownie to fulfill my craving 😉

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  35. kara on April 20, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    I was just looking up brownie recipes but realized I had no time to make them! I have been craving something sweet for a couple days now but have just been too busy to bake anything and I hate buying things packaged!

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  36. fallon on April 20, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    I could use a brownie because I’ve been sleeping on an air mattress, no tv, no internet, cut myself with a cheap knife and stabbed my toe while opening a door. I blame this on the army who won’t deliver our household goods for 3 weeks!! That is why I need a brownie 🙂

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  37. Ali on April 20, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    I gave up sugar in all its forms for Lent. These look heavenly right now! (Pun intended!!) They would be the perfect treat to break my 40-day fast 🙂

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  38. elizabeth on April 20, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    I could use a brownie because…. we are getting ready for a crazy trip to Cali for my college roomie’s wedding. Laundry? Not done. Work projects? Also not done. Favors for friends I promised to do before we left? NO! NOT DONE! PACKING!?!?! NOT DONE!!!!!!!

    Don’t even get me started about my nasty toenails that need a pedicure.

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  39. Melodie on April 20, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    I have 2 little boys, ages 1 and 2. They are my full-time job. I could use a brownie every day. 🙂

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  40. Lizzy on April 20, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    I could totally use a brownie because I just moved, started a new job, and have finals over the next two weeks so I’m super stressed!!

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  41. Carolyn on April 20, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    I need a brownie because brownies are one of the few baked good loves of my life.

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  42. Theresa on April 20, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    I could use a brownie because I’m in the midst of a horrible week of exams! Thanks for the recipe btw!

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  43. Jess on April 20, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    I could use a brownie to cheer me up after a super crappy run today!

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  44. Julie on April 20, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    I would like a brownie because my body says its that time of the month and I always try to honor what my body craves… moderately 😉

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  45. caitlin on April 20, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    GET IN MY BELLLLLLLLLY! I could use a brownie because brownies are apart of a healthy, balanced diet :)!

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  46. Tara Ward-Thompson on April 20, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    I need a brownie today because I am a major procastinator. I shouldn’t be treated for my constant procrastination, but the fact that I wrote an 8 page paper in one hour. I didn’t think I had the skill or the material to write this paper, but I did and for that I need a chocolately, sweet, chocolately (did I say that already) gulten free brownie. Whoo hoo!

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  47. Anne Marie on April 20, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    Who doesn’t need a brownie? A girl can always handle a some (more) chocolate in her life. And gluten free is just what my intolerant intestines ask for! I bet that dessert is some kinda yum. 🙂

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  48. Kelsea on April 20, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    I need it because I just gave up gluten 37 days ago and I could really go for a brownie! haven’t had a gf one yet!

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  49. Heather on April 20, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    This was meant for me! I just got done telling my fiance about my worst day ever…well, in a long time! This year is CRAZY and its all starting to catch up with me. We’re getting married, moving across country for my future husbands grad school …which means I have to unload a house and find a new job, and oh, by the way my current boss just told me I’m about to get the promotion I’ve been longing for (but won’t be around to actually get). I need a brownie vacation!

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  50. Rosanne on April 20, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    I am in need of a serious brownie because I am getting married in 2 months! Enough said:) Stress=Chocolate (Healthy Chocolate is even better)

    Reply

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