Gluten-Free Brownie Bites for Dessert

Gluten-Free Brownie Bites

Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC

Updated on September 20, 2019

(38 ratings)

Total Time: 60 min

Prep Time: 35 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Servings: 12 (1 brownie each)

Nutrition Highlights (per serving)

178 calories

10g fat

24g carbs

3g protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12 (1 brownie each)
Amount per serving
Calories	178
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 41mg	14%
Sodium 147mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 18g
Includes 16g Added Sugars	32%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 22mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 106mg	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Decent gluten-free baked goods are hard to come by since many recipes are complicated and use hard to find ingredients. These brownies are a chocolate lovers dream. They are easy to make and filled with rich cocoa goodness. They're also made to be lower in fat by replacing some of the oil and butter with unsweetened applesauce.

Ingredients

½ cup all-purpose gluten-free baking mix, such as King Arthur or Bob's Red Mill
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large eggs
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350F.
Spray a 9×9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Combine gluten-free baking mix, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; whisk well and set aside.
Place melted butter in a large bowl and whisk in applesauce, sugar, and oil.
Whisk in eggs one at a time.
Add cocoa mixture and stir gently with a wooden spoon until just combined.
Lastly, mix in the chocolate chips.
Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
Let cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting into small squares.

Ingredient Variations and Substitutions

Many gluten free baking mixes are made from gluten-free whole grains and protein-rich beans, which means there's more fiber.

For a little crunch, add a handful of chopped walnuts to the batter. They'll add just a little bit of good-for-you omega-3 fatty acids.

Cooking and Serving Tips

Serve these brownies bites in small cupcake wrappers arranged on a large platter. These brownies are a decent size but can be cut into smaller bites, which then have less than 90 calories each.

Heat in the microwave for 15 seconds and then top with a small scoop of ice cream for a scrumptious brownie sundae.

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