Our favorite Paleo Almond Butter and Jelly Brownies, Gluten free
The Best Paleo brownies ever are these almond butter and jelly brownies. They are rich and fudgy and filled with satisfying swirls of almond butter and jelly throughout. They are made with almond flour, coconut sugar, and dairy-free chocolate.
We are a sucker for almond flour brownies. From brookies, to gluten-free pumpkin brownies, to mug brownies, you can use almond flour to make the most satisfying brownie recipes.
Almond flour works beautifully in these almond butter and jelly brownies. We don’t know if we've loved the combo of almond butter and jelly more than in these almond flour brownies recipe. Hello swirls of almond butter and berry jelly!
The salty almond butter pairs so well with the sweet rich chocolate brownie underneath it and the hint of sweet berry jam swirled all around. It’s dessert perfection if you ask us.
Why this recipe works
- They are a fun way to make peanut butter and jelly brownies for those with a peanut allergy.
- They are a unique brownie recipe. Sometimes you want something different.
- They are made with healthier ingredients but don’t taste like it.
- They come together in 30 minutes!
- They work for those following a Paleo diet or those looking to eat with healthier ingredients.
Recipe ingredients
- olive oil– a good quality extra-virgin olive oil is best.
- dairy-free chocolate chips– use any brand or type of chocolate that works for you. If you are looking for Paleo chocolate, check out HU Chocolate.
- coconut sugar– this has a lower glycemic index than other sugars.
- eggs– this helps bind the brownies together.
- almond flour– use blanched almond flour because it is more refined than almond meal and leads to a better texture in baked goods.
- baking soda– this helps the brownies rise.
- honey– any type of honey works, but we like to use raw honey.
- almond butter– make sure to use a creamy one without added sugar.
- jam/ jelly– use one without added sugar. We found the St. Dalfour brand to be our favorite option at our grocery store.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Additions/ Substitutions
- Instead of olive oil, you can use avocado oil or coconut oil.
- Instead of coconut sugar, you can use white sugar ( but it will no longer be Paleo).
- Instead of almond butter, you can use any nut butter of your choice.
Step by step brownie instructions
Step 1
Step 1: Put the chocolate chips and olive oil into a microwave save bowl and melt the chocolate.
We usually do this in 15-30 minute increments.
Step 2:
Step 2: Add the coconut sugar and vanilla, to the chocolate bowl and whisk.
Step 3
Step 3: Whisk in each egg one at a time.
Step 4
Step 4: In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour, baking soda and salt together.
Step 5
Step 5: Pour the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture, and mix.
Step 6
Step 6: Pour the brownie batter into a pan.
Step 7
Step 7: Mix the almond butter with honey and vanilla in a small bowl. Then add dollops of the almond butter mixture and jam/jelly to the top of the brownie batter.
Step 8
Step 8: Swirl the clumps together with a knife until a pretty pattern forms.
Step 9
Step 9: Bake!
Expert tips
- Wait until the brownies have cooled to cut them so that they stay together.
- To swirl the almond butter and jam into the brownie batter, you can use the edge of a knife or a toothpick.
- Sprinkle some see salt on top after they bake.
Prep 10 minutesCook 40 minutesTotal 50 minutesMakes 12 pieces
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients:
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cups almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Jam/ Almond butter swirl ingredients:
- 2 Tbs honey
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup berry jam, (without added sugar, we like the St. Dalfour brand)
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Make sure your oven rack is in the upper third of the oven. Line an 8 x 8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add the olive oil and chocolate chips. Microwave for 15 seconds at a time, stirring well after each time in the microwave. It took about 1 minute for our chocolate to melt this way. Add the coconut sugar and vanilla, and whisk.
- Let the chocolate mixture cool a bit, and then add one egg and whisk until well mixed. Add the second egg, and whisk. Then add the third egg and whisk. The mixture should thicken by this point.
- In another bowl, add the flour, baking soda and salt, and mix.
- Then, pour the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture, and mix well. Pour the brownie mixture into the pan and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, add the 2 Tbs honey, ¼ cup almond butter, ¼ tsp salt and ½ tsp vanilla and mix.
- Then, spoon the almond butter mixture and the jam on top of the brownie batter in the pan. There should by clumps of each on top. Use a knife to swirl the jam and almond butter together.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a tooth pick comes out clean.
Notes
- Instead of olive oil , you can use avocado oil or coconut oil.
- Instead of coconut sugar, you can use white sugar ( but it will no longer be Paleo).
- Instead of almond butter, you can use any nut butter of your choice.
