These Coconut Oil Brownies are not your average brownies. They are so gooey, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate. The top has that perfect crackly surface that makes cutting it a little messy, but totally worth it! The contrast between crackly top and the smooth, rich center is amazing.
These are completely dairy and gluten free (as long as you use compliant ingredients), so they are perfect for anyone who may have an allergy or is avoiding those foods. I have made these many times and no one can tell that they are any different. The butter is not missed because the coconut oil keeps them rich and moist. I have used both almond flour and oat flour, so feel free to use either. Oat flour is a little more common because all it is ground up oats. They sell it in the store in the baking aisle, but you can make it yourself by throwing oats in the blender for a few seconds- so simple!
These are so simple to make. I know brownies were a little intimidating to me when I first started baking. Some recipes have so many steps and dirty dishes- not this one! This recipe is just as easy as a box mix, but way better! The eggs and sugar are mixed with a hand mixer and I know getting that out can be a pain- I totally agree. I rarely get mine out and usually just give my arm a good workout. But it’s pretty important for the eggs and sugar to be completely mixed and the mixer is the best way to guarantee that. It only takes a couple minutes so that’s not too bad.
Brownie Tips
A couple tips that I always do when making brownies to guarantee good results are to line the pan with parchment paper. This makes removing and cutting easier and it makes clean up quick. I also always let them completely cool before cutting so that the knife makes a cleaner cut. Although even cooled, they aren’t the prettiest brownies, but they are delicious! No one will care how they look once they sink their teeth into the fudgy, sweet, goodness.
You may notice that there is no leavening agent used and that is because I like brownies dense and fudgy and I don’t want them cakey at all. So I don’t want that rise that the baking soda or powder would give. It is also one less ingredient to worry about making them that much easier!
So the next time you get a craving for brownies, don’t be tempted to make the kind from a box. Make these- I guarantee you will absolutely love them!!
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Coconut Oil Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups chocolate chips dairy free if necessary
- ¾ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 cup raw sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup oat flour gluten free if necessary
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips dairy free if necessary
Instructions
- In a microwaveable bowl or measuring cup, combine the 1-¼ cups chocolate chips and coconut oil and microwave in 30 second increments until smooth. This should take around 1 - 1-½ minutes. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x9 baking pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar and eggs and beat with a mixer for 2-3 minutes until light in color and smooth. Add in chocolate mixture and vanilla and mix well.
- Fold in the oat flour and salt until just combined. Fold in the ½ cup chocolate chips and pour into the pan. Bake for 50 minutes then let them cool completely before cutting.
Rania says
Hi jessica,
The link you sent me is not opening either ?
Rania says
Hi Jessica, i am having trouble opening the golden barrel page... Can you give me the recipe?
Thanks ☺️
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Rania- I'm sorry about that. I'll email you.
Elsie says
Best brownie recipe ever!!
I used 1/2 cup of coconut flour and they turned out perfectly!
Thank you x
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Elsie! I'm so glad you like them!!
Betsy Pearch says
These brownies are amazing! I used almond flour/meal and semi-sweet dairy free mini chocolate chips. They were sooo moist and delish!!!
My first treat after my whole30 ?
Thank you!!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Betsy! I'm so glad you tried them and enjoyed them. Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
ankia says
Hi, I really like to try this but the link to Golden Barrel blogcan’t seem to be opened. Can you please give me other alternative to get the recipe?and also the golden barrel site is not opening. Thanks.
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Ankia! Sorry you're having trouble with the link. Here is is:https://www.goldenbarrel.com/recipe/coconut-oil-brownies/
Let me know if you're still having trouble. I hope you enjoy the brownies- they are so good!
Ankita says
Nope.still facing the same problem.it would be great if you could mail me the recipe.trying to reach dis recipe since a long time..
Radziah says
Hi, I really like to try this but the link to Golden Barrel blogcan't seem to be opened. Can you please give me other alternative to get the recipe? Thanks.
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Radziah! I'm sorry you are having trouble clicking through. Here is the link: https://www.goldenbarrel.com/recipe/coconut-oil-brownies/
I hope you enjoy them!
Sherry says
My son can not have oats could I sub another flour?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Sherry! Yes, almond flour can be used as well. Probably any nut flour would work, just not coconut flour as that is much different to bake with. I hope that helps- let me know if you have any other questions. Enjoy!
Marion says
Greetings from France where my husband and I just made these ! They are amazing, thank you so much 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Marion!! You're welcome- I'm so glad you tried my recipe and enjoy it. Thank you for making them and thanks for stopping by to tell me!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Oh wow! These brownies look crazy delish! LOVING the fudgy middle and the perfectly crackly tops! The past few years the hubster and I have become intolerant of lactose (we will occasionally eat it, but end up regretting it), so these are perfect! Thanks for sharing the YUM! Cheers!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Cheyenne!! These sounds perfect for you guys- you won't miss the butter at all 🙂
Mary Ann | The BEach House Kitchen says
These brownies look decadent Jessica!! And dairy free and gluten free?! I'll definitely be giving these a try! I have a friend who is always looking for delicious gluten free desserts, so I'll be sharing this one with her for sure!!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks so much Mary Ann!!