5.0 from 9 votes
Gooey Flourless Brownie Skillet
This rich and fudgy flourless brownie skillet is made with simple ingredients and is naturally gluten-free and vegan! It has a gooey center and crunchy edges; the perfect healthier dessert!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 318 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut oil (solid
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- ⅓ cup natural creamy almond butter (almonds + salt as only ingredients)
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce room temperature
- ½ cup cocoa powder spooned and leveled
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch or tapioca flour (helps bind the batter)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chocolate chips plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8” or 9” cast iron skillet.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the coconut oil and dark chocolate in 15-20 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, cornstarch (or tapioca flour), baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Once the chocolate mixture has cooled, whisk in the coconut sugar and almond butter until smooth. Then mix in the applesauce and vanilla extract.
- Make the Batter: Pour the chocolate mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Use a spatula or spoon to gently mix. The batter will be thick and fudgy—don’t overmix!
- Bake: Transfer the batter to your greased skillet, then sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if you’d like. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a crackly crust forms, but the center stays gooey.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let the brownie skillet cool slightly before digging in. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of nut butter!
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Notes
- Bake in an 8x8" pan: You can use a regular 8x8 inch baking tray if you do not have a skillet.
- Coconut sugar: You can substitute 1:1 with light brown sugar.
Nutrition Information
Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
0.1mg
(0%)
Sodium
219mg
(9%)
Potassium
293mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.