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When it comes to defining characteristics of sweets like brownies, chocolate chip cookies, pancakes, I find everyone has their own preferences. I’ve baked dozens of pans of brownies to develop the gluten free brownie recipe I love most: one that is fudgy, with height so you can sink your teeth into the squares, but not cakey. A dark cocoa batter that has just enough sweetness to make it dessert, and strong enough to hold a frosting or ganache.
So this is my tried and true, favorite brownie, with vegan ganache (made with coconut milk!) poured over the top. And while I shared the same base brownie recipe a while ago, it was adorned with whipped matcha frosting. Incredibly delicious, however I know matcha isn’t for everyone. But rich, chocolate ganache? I’d bet 10/10 would say a definitive yes.
Teff flour gives this gluten free brownie recipe a toasty, malty flavor, and is key to the structure because when teff hits moisture (eggs and butter in this recipe), its starchy component is triggered, giving it great binding power compared to other gluten-free flours.
With the addition of ganache, they’re luxuriously rich. Not in a sweet way, but more of a decadent, “better than any boxed brownie you’ll ever make” kind of way. And the best part? You’ll only need two ingredients to make the magical ganache, that goes well on ice cream, cakes, and waffles too.
The recipe comes from Epicurious, and is quite genius. Naturally vegan, easy to make, and lasts for weeks in the refrigerator if you want it to. (I cut the recipe in half because to make just enough for the brownies.)
They’re a chocolate lovers dream.
And they’re my favorite, forever and forever. No mixer required, just a bit of patience as you wait for them to cool before pouring a puddle of chocolate bliss over each inch. Enjoy. ☺️
xo,
Amanda
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Tori//Gringalicious.com
February 10, 2018
It’s like I’ve died and gone to chocolate heaven! I need these in my life!
Karen
February 6, 2018
So beautiful. I want to jump right in and devour all that luscious chocolate!
amandapaa
February 6, 2018
Double chocolate!!
Ruby
February 5, 2018
These DO look absolutely irresistible! I need to find some teff flour around here to make these asap :) xx
amandapaa
February 6, 2018
Oh, I hope you can find some! I’m guessing regular AP flour would work similarly if you can’t acquire. xo
Alanna Taylor-Tobin
February 2, 2018
Give me all the chocolate! I seriously want to faceplant right into those glossy swirls of chocolate love. So stunning Amanda! Teff + chocolate forever. <3
amandapaa
February 3, 2018
You are my teff inspiration! xo
Ruby & Cake
February 2, 2018
These look to die for! That chocolate ganache shot makes me want to lick the computer screen. You introduced me to teff flour last year ( i had never heard of it before) but I love baking with it now!
amandapaa
February 3, 2018
oh, that’s so awesome to hear! teff is hands down my favorite. :) and you can expect to see more recipes this year. xo
Natalie
February 2, 2018
These brownies look absolutely amazing! So chocolatey and perfect for Valentine’s day too ♥
amandapaa
February 2, 2018
Yes, I plan on making them for that special day! :) xo