These moist, naturally sweet brownies are made without flour and are packed with apples, oats, and cocoa. They’re perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a healthy snack.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Total Time: 45–50 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional, depending on apple sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add the chopped apples, eggs, oats, cocoa powder, nut butter, maple syrup (if using), vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and thick, about 1–2 minutes.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing into squares.
Optional Chocolate Glaze
Mix together:
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
Microwave in 20-second intervals until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled brownies.
Tips
- Sweeter apple varieties like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala work best.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, add 1–2 tablespoons of espresso or strong brewed coffee to the batter.
- Store in an airtight container for 3 days at room temperature, up to 1 week in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition (Approximate per square)
- Calories: 160
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 9 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
These flourless apple brownies are fudgy, chocolatey, and naturally moist thanks to the apples, making them a satisfying treat without any wheat flour.