Sunbutter Brownies
Given the number of requests lately that I’ve had for gluten-free recipes that are also nut-free, I decided to create a quick and easy brownie recipe made out of sunflower butter. What is sunflower butter? It is similar to almond butter, however it is made of ground sunflower seeds. These Sunbutter Brownies are a cinch to make and a chocolatey delight.
I find that most baked goods made with sunflower butter have a very strong aftertaste that is somewhat bitter. My children for the most part do not care for the baked goods that I have made with ground sunflower seeds, or sunflower seed butter.
These brownies however, are the exception. They were devoured by the Boulder High School freshman baseball team, a group of teenagers who seems to have turned my living room into their clubhouse. Not that I mind one bit! I love those boys, and they love their gluten-free desserts including these grain-free sunflower butter brownies!
Sunbutter Brownies
Ingredients
- ½ cup sunbutter
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup cacao powder
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
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In a food processor, combine sunbutter, eggs, and maple syrup
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Pulse in vanilla, vinegar, cacao powder, salt, and baking soda
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Stir in chocolate chips by hand
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Transfer batter to a greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish
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Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes
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Cool for 1 hour
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Serve
These grain-free brownies are rich and moist and call for just a few ingredients. If you’re looking for a grain-free brownie recipe made with nuts, try my Paleo Brownie recipe –here’s what one of my darling readers named Andrea had to say about them:
“Best gluten and grain-free brownie recipe I’ve ever had. Hands down.”
In the mood for an extra decadent brownie treat? Take a look at my Paleo Caramel Brownies. Looking for an egg-free brownie recipe? Try my Vegan Gluten-Free Brownies. If you enjoy my quick and easy recipes, sign up to get my email alerts so that you’ll be the first to know when I come up with fresh stuff!
