Chocolate Orange Almond Flour Brownies

Deep cocoa, fragrant orange, and almond flour in a fudgy square

Yield: 16 brownies | Time: 20 minutes active • 55 minutes total | Estimated energy: About 215 calories per brownie

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups almond flour

• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/3 teaspoon sea salt

• 1/2 cup maple syrup

• 1/3 cup melted virgin coconut oil

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

• Zest of 1 orange

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1/2 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips

• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

METHOD

1. Heat the oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square pan.

2. Whisk almond flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

3. Whisk maple syrup, coconut oil, applesauce, orange zest, and vanilla.

4. Fold wet into dry with chocolate chips. Spread in the pan and add almonds.

5. Bake 24 to 29 minutes. Cool completely before cutting.

FEATURED INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Almond flour contributes vitamin E, unsaturated fat, and some protein. Cocoa contains naturally occurring plant compounds; orange zest provides strong flavor without extra sweetness.

COACH WINONA’S KITCHEN NOTE

Remove the brownies while the center still looks slightly soft. Cooling finishes the set and protects the fudgy texture.

WISE CHOICES FOR YOUR BODY

A nourishing recipe may still need adjustment for your health plan. Consider allergies, gluten tolerance, blood-sugar needs, kidney concerns, sodium goals, digestive comfort, medications, and the guidance of your qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian. Ingredient substitutions can change both nutrition and estimated calories.

FROM THE PLANT STRONG TABLE

This recipe appears in The Plant Strong Table, Volume 4, from IndigoKoi Wellness, LLC. Continue the table with “Seeded Spelt Dinner Rolls.”

BLOG KEYWORDS AND TAGS

almond flour vegan brownies, chocolate orange dessert, gluten free plant based brownies

Estimated calories are based on standard ingredient averages and the stated yield. This recipe offers general culinary education and is not individualized medical or nutrition care.