What is cassava flour?

Cassava flour comes from from the cassava (or yuca) root. The cassava root is peeled, dried and ground to make cassava flour. Cassava flour is naturally gluten free and grain free - perfect for paleo baking. It can be substituted at 1:1 ratio (by weight) for all purpose flour and some gluten free flour blends

Can these cassava brownies be made egg free?

No, this particular recipe requires eggs for texture purposes. For egg free brownies, check out my tahini brownies or beet brownies .

What's the texture of these brownies?

These brownies are dense and fudgy. I recommend popping them in the fridge for a couple hours, as this makes them more fudge-like in texture.

Healthy Cassava Flour Brownies

Description

These healthy paleo brownies are made with cassava flour. They have a rich, fudgy texture and dark chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

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3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (65-85% dark)
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup cassava flour (50g)
3 Tbsp cocoa powder (18g)
1/3 cup coconut sugar (55g)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup almond butter
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8" x 8" baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil on the stove top, over low heat.
While that is melting, whisk together the dry brownie ingredients. This includes the cassava flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix the almond butter, egg, egg yolk and vanilla with a spatula until well combined.
Pour the dry mixture and the melted chocolate into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix!
Pour the batter into your lined baking dish (it will be quite thick). Use a spatula to smooth the batter to the edges of the baking dish.
Place the cassava brownies in your oven and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
After baking, remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool to room temperature in the baking dish.
I prefer these brownies after they've chilled in the fridge for a couple hours, as they get more of a fudgy texture. However, you can cut them once they've cooled to room temperature.