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Gluten-Free Brownies with olive oil
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Gluten-Free Olive Oil Brownies

Looking for a rich, chocolatey brownie that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and super easy to make? These olive oil brownies are your answer. They’re perfect for when you’re out of butter, avoiding dairy, or just love the idea of a one-bowl brownie with pantry ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brownie, Dairy Free
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 176kcal

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup (120 ml) olive oil
  • ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (100 g) caster sugar (or granulated sugar)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • cup (60 g) unsweetened cocoa powder*
  • cup (95 g) gluten-free plain/all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (75 g) chocolate chips*

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 160°C fan-forced (325°F).Grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) square baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, caster sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Sift in the cocoa powder, gluten-free flour, and salt. Gently fold together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Carefully stir through the chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 24–28 minutes until the edges are set and the center no longer jiggles. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
  • These brownies are extra fudgy, so allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing for the best texture.

Notes

* Make sure your cocoa powder and chocolate chips are certified gluten-free and also dairy-free if needed.

Olive Oil Brownie Tips & Variations:

  • Don’t overbake: The secret to fudgy brownies is pulling them out just before they seem fully done.
  • Olive oil substitutes: You can use light olive oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, or sunflower oil if preferred. Coconut oil will work also, but it does change the texture and taste.
  • Add-ins: A handful of chopped nuts, dried cherries, or a swirl of peanut butter makes these extra special.
  • Double batch? This recipe doubles easily - just bake in a 9x13 inch pan for 28–32 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg