Healthy Fudge Brownies

4.97 from 118 votes

You'll never believe how fudgy and deceivingly decadent these healthy brownies are. Gluten free, dairy free, and only 6 ingredients to make!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

1 cup tahini, well-stirred (I use Soom Foods brand) sub creamy cashew butter
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts (use Enjoy Life brand for dairy-free, or Lily's brand for lower-sugar)

Preheat oven to 350ºF and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine tahini, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla; whisk well to combine.
Add cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to stir until the mixture is smooth.
Fold in chocolate chips (or walnuts) and transfer mixture to prepared baking pan. Bake for 24 to 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Sprinkle with flaky salt, if desired.
Let brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift parchment and brownies from the pan and cut into 12 squares.

To Store. Store brownies in an airtight container or gallon zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also store them in the refrigerator for up to 7 to 10 days.
To Freeze. Place brownies in an airtight freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw at room temperature.