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Best Oat Flour Brownies

These easy, fudgy oat flour brownies have crinkle tops and are naturally gluten-free, super chocolatey, and made with simple ingredients. The best healthier brownie recipe!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American , International

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce room temperature
  • ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup oat flour spooned and leveled
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder spooned and leveled
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8x8” baking pan.
  2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and ⅓ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips in 15 – 20 second intervals so it doesn’t burn. Stir in between each interval until chocolate is fully melted. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Then fold in the apple sauce, sugar, and vanilla extract.
  4. Once the chocolate and butter are cooled, add to the bowl with the other wet ingredients. Gently whisk to combine.
  5. Fold in the oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Fold in the remaining ⅓ cup of chocolate chips.
  7. Transfer batter to greased baking pan and top with a handful of additional chocolate chips.
  8. Bake for 24 - 28 minutes, depending on how fudgy you want them. I usually do 24-25 minutes for a denser/gooier. If you want more cakey brownies, bake them on the longer side.
  9. Let cool completly before cutting. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Cocoa Powder: I recommend Ghirardelli unsweetened 100% cocoa powder. I do not recommend Trader Joe’s cocoa powder. I have found it lacks flavor.
  • Oat Flour: I recommend Arrowhead Mills or Bob’s Red Mill. You can use homemade oat flour as well - make sure it is super finely blended.
  • Homemade Oat Flour: Simply add around 3 – 4 cups of old fashion rolled oats or quick oats to a high-speed blender and blend on high for 30 – 90 seconds until it resembles a flour-like consistency. There shouldn’t be any oat grains left; make sure to blend it completely so it’s soft and smooth. Then measure out what the recipe calls for by spooning into a measuring cup and leveling it with the back of a knife.
  • Unsweetened Applesauce: You substitute with sweetened applesauce if needed.
  • Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: You can substitute milk, dark, or vegan chocolate. If you only have a bar, chop it up into pieces with a knife and measure ⅓ cup.
  • Butter: If you are dairy-free, you can substitute with melted coconut oil.
  • Dairy-Free Verison: Substitute the butter with coconut oil and the chocolate with a dairy-free version.
  • Storing: For best results, store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
  • Freezing: Place leftovers in a freezer-safe bag or container and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 81mg (3%) Potassium 150mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 284IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142

% Daily Value*

Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 81mg 3%
Potassium 150mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 284IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.