Quinoa Brownies ~ Gluten Free Brownies
Delicious gluten free brownies are now possible with the use of the power grain - quinoa. These are gooey and decadent, perfect for snacking or as a dessert!
Servings 16 medium squares
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa flour
- 1/2 cup 115 grams unsalted butter
- 50 grams dark chocolate
- 2 large small eggs
- 1/2 cup 100 grams soft brown or caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup choco chips optional
- 1 teaspoon coffee extract optional * see notes
Instructions
- Line an 8x8" square baking tin with baking parchment. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C.
- In a heatproof bowl add the butter and the chocolate squares and melt them (using the double boiler technique or a microwave using 20 second intervals)
- In another bowl beat the eggs and sugar well and add the melted chocolate mixture. Add in the vanilla extract, coffee extract (if using), salt , flour and cocoa powder. Mix well
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for about 25-27 minutes or till the top springs up lightly when touched. Remove and let the pan cool for about 10 mins
- Gently turn out the brownie onto a wire rack and cool completely before cutting it into 16 equal pieces. Serve with chocolate or coffee ice cream.
Notes
If you don't have coffee extract you may use 1 tablespoon of (freshly brewed and cooled) strong coffee