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Published: Jan 1, 2019 · Modified: Nov 20, 2024 by prettydeliciouslife · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

Fudgy Gluten Free Vegan Brownies (FODMAP Friendly)

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There is nothing quite like a fudgy brownie, especially when those brownies taste just as good as they are for you! These Fudge Brownies are FODMAP friendly, gluten free and can be made vegan with just one simple, proven ingredient swap. Such a decadent treat you'll be tempted to make them over and over again!

Low FODMAP Brownies
Low FODMAP Vegan Brownies

There's no doubt about it, brownies are everyone's favorite dessert, right?! The next time you're asked to bring an easy, healthy dessert to the party you can count on these gluten free brownies to save the day! This recipe makes the perfect brownies for a variety of diets including gluten free, paleo and vegan so rest assured they'll be a crowd pleaser! 

If you're looking for more low fodmap recipes, you might like to try these gluten free rice krispies treats or this chocolate covered popcorn, both of which can be adapted to be vegan friendly as well.

Why Should I make these low fodmap brownies?

  • They are easy! Requiring simple ingredients and 25 minutes of baking time, this recipe could not be any easier to whip up in a flash when the craving for something sweet strikes.
  • Refined sugar free, vegan and low FODMAP friendly. These low FODMAP brownies tick all the boxes when it comes to low FODMAP desserts, plus they can also be enjoyed by those following a vegan diet.
  • They are delicious! Need I say more?!

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Low FODMAP Tip: An important thing to keep in mind when following a low FODMAP diet is your serving sizes. Cocoa Powder is one of the ingredients that can be high in FODMAPs depending on the serving size. Monash University sites that 2 heaping teaspoon of cocoa powder is considered low FODMAP. In this recipe I use 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder (or 12 tsp), which serves 9, so it would be considered a low FODMAP dessert!

Low FODMAP Brownies Ingredients & Tested Substitutions

  • Nut Butter. My preference is to use creamy peanut butter, but you may also use almond butter or sunflower seed butter instead. Cashew butter will also work but is high in fodmaps so avoid this option if you are in the elimination phase or do not tolerate.
  • Brown Sugar. You can also use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar, but note that it is high fodmap and should only be used if tolerated/not following a low fodmap diet.
  • Maple Syrup. Use high quality pure maple syrup, not the kind with high fructose corn syrup included.
  • Cocoa Powder. Opt for unsweetened. You can also use cacao powder if you prefer.
  • Eggs. Be sure to use room temperature eggs so they blend into the brownie batter better. If you forgot to take your eggs out of the fridge ahead of time, I have a pro tip for you! Place the egg in a bowl of warm water for 3-5 minutes before using. You may substitute eggs for flax eggs to make this recipe vegan.
  • Coconut Flour. I do not recommend substituting the coconut flour, however, you can try almond flour or all purpose gluten free flour as a substitute. Note that the consistency and fudginess will not be the same.
  • Chocolate Chips. You can use whatever kinds of chocolate chips you prefer, like dark chocolate, milk chocolate or your favorite vegan chocolate chips.
  • Baking Soda & Salt.

Expert Tips

  • For best results when slicing, warm your knife under hot water in between cuts.
  • To get room temperature eggs fast, place the egg in a bowl of warm water for 3-5 minutes before using.
  • Substitute eggs for flax eggs. One flax egg is equal to one whole egg. To make a flax egg, simply combine 1 tablespoon of ground flax seed with 3 tablespoon of water. Allow it to sit for at least 5 minutes in order to thicken.
  • Top with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce for an extra decadent brownie recipe.
  • Add a teaspoon of instant coffee or espresso powder to boost the chocolatey flavour.

Favorite Add Ins

  • Have fun with different flavour combinations - instead of chocolate chips, you can make raspberry brownies by adding a few fresh raspberries to the batter before baking.
  • Add in a small handful of macadamia nuts, peanuts or almonds to the batter for an added crunch.
  • Drizzle the top of the brownies with extra peanut butter & swirl it into the batter with a butter knife to make fudgy peanut butter brownies.
Low FODMAP Brownies

Low FODMAP Brownies Step By Step Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F and line an 8×8 square baking tin with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the flax eggs if using combining 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal with 2-3 tablespoon of water for 1 flax egg. Set aside for about 5 minutes or so to thicken. You will need 2 flax eggs for this recipe.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together eggs (or flax eggs),nut butter, brown sugar, maple syrup with an electric hand mixer or whisk by hand until smooth. It should almost have a caramel-like texture.
  4. Next, mix the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl until combined. Fold into in the wet ingredients. Mix again gently with a whisk or an electric mixer on low speed to combine so no dry spots remain.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour mixture into the parchment lined pan using a spatula to smooth it out evenly into the pan.
  6. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Low FODMAP Brownies FAQs

Is coconut flour fodmap friendly?

Coconut flour is high fodmap in ⅔ cup servings according to Monash University. There is only a total of 2 tablespoon in the entire recipe, so at that level it it not considered high fodmap.

How to store low fodmap brownies

I prefer to store my low FODMAP brownies in the fridge because I find that it creates a richer, fudgier texture. If you have made vegan brownies, you are able to store them at room temperature if you prefer for up to 5 days. Store brownies in an airtight container.

What To Pair with Low FODMAP Brownies

Vegan + Vegetarian Dinner pairings for this low FODMAP dessert:

  • Gluten Free Sourdough Discard Pizza for a classic pizza + brownie night pairing
  • Grilled Panzanella Salad for something a little lighter
  • Gluten Free Cacio e Pepe for the ultimate in comfort food nights

Other Favorite Low FODMAP Desserts

  • Best Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with instructions on how to make them vegan.
  • Matcha Honey Lavender Ice Cream that is dairy free and can also be made vegan friendly!
  • Oreo Cookies + Cream Ice Cream that is gluten free, dairy free and can also be made vegan friendly!
  • Vegan Blueberry Crisp for an easy gluten free low FODMAP dessert in just 30 minutes.
  • Gluten Free Edible Brownie Batter with an easy swap to make it vegan!

Did you have a chance to make this recipe? If so, please leave me a 5 star rating and review below. I always love and appreciate hearing from you!

Low FODMAP Brownies

Fudgy Gluten Free Vegan Brownies (FODMAP Friendly)

Pretty Delicious Life
There is nothing quite like a fudgy brownie, especially when those brownies taste just as good as they are for you! These Fudge Brownies are FODMAP friendly, gluten free and can be made vegan with just one simple, proven ingredient swap. Such a decadent treat you'll be tempted to make them over and over again!
4.91 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup nut butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar for refined sugar free
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk or 3 flax eggs for vegan
  • 2 tablespoon coconut flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda gluten free if needed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips
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Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F and line an 8×8 square baking tin with parchment paper.
  • Prepare the flax eggs if using by combining 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal with 2-3 tablespoon of water for 1 flax egg. Set aside for about 5 minutes or so to thicken. You will need 2 flax eggs for this recipe.
  • In a large bowl, cream together eggs (or flax eggs), nut butter, brown sugar, maple syrup with an electric hand mixer or whisk by hand until smooth. It should almost have a caramel-like texture.
  • Next, mix the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl until combined.
  • Fold into in the wet ingredients. Mix again gently with a whisk or an electric mixer on low speed to combine so no dry spots remain.
  • Fold in chocolate chips. Pour mixture into the parchment lined pan using a spatula to smooth it out evenly into the pan.
  • Bake at 350F for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

*To make 3 flax eggs, combine ⅓ cup warm water with 3 tablespoon flax seed meal. Whisk with a fork and allow to sit about 10 minutes prior to using.
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Keyword Gluten Free, Low FODMAP, Paleo, Vegan

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Comments

  1. Allison says

    February 08, 2021 at 10:24 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing recipe! It wasn't gritty and super moist. Loved it!

  2. Jamie says

    February 08, 2021 at 10:24 pm

    5 stars
    So glad I found this amazing vegan recipe! They were so good and so easy to make.

  3. Pretty Delicious Life says

    March 08, 2021 at 10:28 pm

    I am so happy you enjoyed, Allison!!

  4. Pretty Delicious Life says

    March 08, 2021 at 10:30 pm

    So happy that you loved them, Jaime!!

  5. Melissa says

    July 06, 2021 at 12:32 am

    Was wondering how much dark chocolate chips to add?

  6. Pola says

    January 04, 2023 at 8:23 pm

    Hey! I wanted to prepare this but then i found out that coconut flour is high fodmap. How is this low fodmap recipe then?

  7. prettydeliciouslife says

    January 06, 2023 at 5:34 pm

    Hi Pola! That's a great question! Coconut flour is high fodmap in 2/3 cup servings according to Monash University. There is only a total of 2 tbsp in the entire recipe, so at that level it it not considered high fodmap. If you would prefer to avoid coconut flour altogether, a great substitute would be almond flour, tigernut flour, or simply a gluten free 1:1 flour! I hope this tip is helpful! 🙂

  8. Meira says

    April 27, 2023 at 7:38 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! Can I substitute the nut butter for peanut butter and the coconut sugar for brown sugar?
    Thank you!

  9. prettydeliciouslife says

    April 29, 2023 at 4:01 pm

    Hi Meira! Great questions; yes you can use peanut butter (that's my personal preferred nut butter!) and sub in brown sugar for the coconut sugar if you prefer!

  10. Christine says

    October 30, 2023 at 5:37 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious!! Do you have nutritional information on this recipe?

  11. prettydeliciouslife says

    November 13, 2023 at 3:44 pm

    I'm so glad you liked them, Christine! I'm sorry I don't have the nutritional info but if you have the MyFitnessPal app you can copy the recipe URL in there and it will calculate it for you 🙂

  12. Tricia says

    December 21, 2023 at 6:04 am

    5 stars
    Hi, this was so easy and tasty! I used peanut butter and rice flour (mochiko) which is low fodmap. It took an extra 10-15 minutes to bake (checking with a toothpick) but it turned out amazing! Thank you!

  13. prettydeliciouslife says

    January 03, 2024 at 3:10 pm

    Hi Tricia, I'm so glad you liked them! What a great idea to use rice flour, too!

  14. Heather says

    November 22, 2024 at 11:12 pm

    4 stars
    I tried making these today. They tasted great, but definitely had some confusion making it vegan.

    The recipe and the instructions differ between needing 2 and 3 flax eggs. The note instructions are for 3 flax eggs so that's what I used, however, a 1:3 ratio of flax meal and water for 3 flax eggs would equal 9Tbs of water and not 5. (1/3c) The batter was very crumbly when I poured it into the pan. (and not a caramel-like texture)

    I pressed it down before putting in the oven, but once done, they crumbled apart when I tried to cut them. I would say these need 3 flax eggs, made with 3T flax meal and 9T (1/2 cup + 1T) water instead of 1/3 c water. Will definitely try making these again!

  15. Shelleen Bowman says

    November 24, 2024 at 2:46 pm

    These look delicious 😋! Could you use a different protein powder other than the equipment when making the peppermint brownies?

  16. Hannah says

    November 26, 2024 at 11:38 pm

    Do you think I could use peanut butter powder by chance?

  17. prettydeliciouslife says

    December 03, 2024 at 3:11 pm

    Hi Hannah! I don't recommend that since the peanut butter kind of holds everything together. If you were in the mood for an experiment, you could try mixing pb powder with greek yogurt but I don't know if it would work so I wouldn't want you to waste ingredients!

  18. prettydeliciouslife says

    December 03, 2024 at 3:13 pm

    Hi Shelleen! You can absolutely use your favorite protein powder if you prefer. I prefer the flavor & texture of Equip over other protein powders I have tried, but if you have one you enjoy baking with then definitely give it a go!

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