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    Grain-Free Hazelnut Brownies

    Last Update January 15, 2021 By chrystal 40 Comments

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    Super rich, fudgey, and packed with incredible ingredients, these Grain-Free Hazelnut Brownies are a brownie game-changer.

    four Grain-Free Hazelnut Brownies stacked

    You're going to fall in love these grain-free brownies and swoon over how simple they are to make. These are the best paleo brownies.

    Looking for more grain free recipes? You’ll love my Grain Free Banana Bars. If you’re a fan of pumpkin you’ll want to check out my Paleo Pumpkin Bars.

    PALEO BROWNIES

    Have you ever tried a Ferrero Rocher? If you don't know what I am talking about Ferrero Rochers are little chocolate hazelnut balls of deliciousness.

    They were one of my favorite candies until going gluten-free. I wish they'd make them gluten-free.

    I absolutely love the combination of chocolate and hazelnuts, especially when the hazelnuts are hazelnut flour.

     

    These grain-free brownies are made with hazelnut flour and they remind me so much of them, and I'm not complaining about it.

    I love how quick this paleo brownie recipe pulls together and a fresh grain-free hazelnut brownie out of the oven is moan-worthy.

    top down view of brownies in a pan next to a butter knife

    Hazelnut Flour

    Hazelnut flour is hazelnuts ground up into a flour, similar to almond flour or coconut flour.

    It's very rich in flavor and typically works best if you mix hazelnut flour with other flours when baking.

    Hazel nut meal is another for of hazelnut flour, just not as finely ground.

    I've been craving chocolate and hazelnuts like mad lately. I'd reach for the Nutella, but that could be dangerous - I'd eat too much.

    We've been making more grain-free recipes lately and I've been having fun with hazelnut flour and hazelnut meal.

    These Grain-Free Hazelnut Brownies are one of the first recipes I've made with hazelnut flour, and they are amazing.

    I actually use a combination of hazelnut flour and almond flour, otherwise the hazelnut flour flavor is a bit too overpowering for my taste. You can use hazelnut meal in this brownie recipe.

    What can I use instead of hazelnut flour

    If you don't use hazelnut flour then they wont be hazelnut brownies but you can use all almond flour if you want. Also, you can use hazelnut meal. These grain-free brownies will still rock your taste buds.

    a collage of six photos showing the steps how to make paleo brownies

    How to make paleo brownies

    1. In a large microwave safe bowl, heat oil and 4 oz. of chocolate chunks for 30 seconds at a time until melted (about 60 seconds total). You can also heat the oil and chocolate over a pan of boiling water to melt it.
    2. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs and mix until well incorporated.
    3. Stir in the hazelnut and almond flours just until combined.
    4. Add the remaining ¾ cup of chocolate chunks and stir until combined.
    5. Spoon the brownie batter into the pan and spread until even.
    6. Bake as directed.

    These numbered steps showing how to make paleo brownies match the numbered photos above.

    They are for illustration purposes only. See the printable recipe card below.

    You can buy hazelnut flour (or meal) at the store but it's usually super expensive, in my opinion.

    To save money and ensure that my hazelnut flour is fresh for these Grain-Free Hazelnut Brownies, I bought hazelnuts and made my own flour out of them.

    How to make hazelnut flour

    Hazelnuts are about half the prize of hazelnut flour. Simply put 1 cup of hazelnuts at a time into your blender or food processor and blend until the hazelnuts are chopped into a fine meal.

    Don't over-blend though or you'll end up with hazelnut butter (which is still delicious, it just wont work for this Grain-Free Hazelnut Brownie recipe).

    This Grain-Free Hazelnut Brownie recipe only uses one bowl, and is ready to pop in the oven in less than 5 minutes.

    The center of each brownie is super fudgy while the tops are slightly crispy and have a nice little surface crinkle to them. These paleo brownies are simple to make.

    I used chocolate chunks in this paleo brownie recipe but you can use chocolate chips or leave them out all together.

    Grain-Free Hazelnut Brownies stacked on a white plate

    Hazelnuts can be strong in flavor. I found that a combination of almond meal/flour and hazelnut meal or hazelnut flour provided the best overall flavor.

    You can use all hazelnut flour if you want, but they will be really hazelnut-y.

    Can't do hazelnuts? No problem. Sharon from What the Fork Food Blog has a recipe for super Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies. If you don't need to eat paleo, you might like my Gluten Free Brownies.

    If you make these paleo brownies please come back and let me know what you thought. If you have any questions please leave them in the comments and I will get back to you.

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    Yield: 16 brownies

    Grain-Free Hazelnut Brownies - Paleo Brownies

    stack of four gluten free hazelnut brownies

    Super rich, fudgey, and packed with incredible ingredients, these Grain-Free Hazelnut Brownies are a brownie game-changer. This is a easy recipe for paleo brownies.

    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 32 minutes
    Total Time 37 minutes

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup coconut oil (or oil of choice)
    • 4 oz. of gluten-free dairy-free chocolate chunks
    • ½ cup coconut sugar (regular sugar works too)
    • 2 teaspoons gluten-free vanilla extract
    • 2 large eggs
    • ¾ cup hazelnut flour (or meal)
    • ¾ cup almond flour (or meal)
    • ¾ cup gluten-free dairy-free chocolate chunks

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease an 8-inch metal baking pan; set aside.
    2. In a large microwave safe bowl, heat oil and 4 oz. of chocolate chunks for 30 seconds at a time until melted (about 60 seconds total). You can also heat the oil and chocolate over a pan of boiling water to melt it.
    3. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs and mix until well incorporated.
    4. Stir in the hazelnut and almond flours just until combined.
    5. Add the remaining ¾ cup of chocolate chunks and stir until combined.
    6. Spoon the brownie batter into the pan and spread until even.
    7. Bake for 32-34 minutes or until the center is set.
    8. Remove from the oven and cool completely before cutting.
    9. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.

    Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    16

    Serving Size:

    1 brownie

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 261Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 23mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 2gSugar: 16gProtein: 4g
    © Chrystal
    Cuisine: American / Category: Desserts
    a pinterest pin with four brownies stacked with the words grain-free gluten-free hazelnut brownies at the top

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    Comments

    1. Kristina

      September 25, 2017 at 3:54 pm

      I LOVE hazelnut and chocolate! I love those candies, and I know I'll love these.

      Reply
    2. Lindsey

      September 26, 2017 at 4:48 am

      This looks Devine. I love that it's grain free. Beautiful photos. I want to jump through the screen and eat these.

      Reply
      • chrystal

        September 26, 2017 at 5:37 am

        Awe. Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Brandy

      September 26, 2017 at 8:47 am

      Any idea what the nutritional contemt of these brownies are?

      Reply
      • chrystal

        September 26, 2017 at 10:46 am

        Sorry Brandy, I don't - it really depends on the dark chocolate you use. You can pop the ingredients into a calorie calculator and include your favorite dark chocolate to get a good estimate.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    4. Nicole Dawson

      September 26, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      These do look spectacular Crystal! Although I can't eat them, I'll be sharing with my grain-free, nut loving friends. 🙂

      Reply
      • chrystal

        September 27, 2017 at 6:44 am

        Thank you Nicole!

        Reply
    5. Alisa Fleming

      September 26, 2017 at 9:46 pm

      I am so in love with that Rodelle vanilla now - especially the paste - yum! These brownies look like the perfect way to use it Chrystal. So wonderful the way you incorporated hazelnut flour.

      Reply
      • chrystal

        September 27, 2017 at 6:44 am

        Thank you Alisa. They have such an incredible flavor.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    6. livi

      September 27, 2017 at 5:52 am

      Can you use only almond flour if that's what's in the pantry or does it have to be a mix of almond and hazelnut only?

      Reply
      • chrystal

        September 27, 2017 at 6:43 am

        You can! It just won't have the hazelnut flavor 🙂 But it's still really good!

        Reply
    7. Jereann Zann

      September 27, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      I totally remember those chocolates, looking so fancy in the gold wrapping! These brownies look amazing and I love that they're grainless!

      Reply
    8. Sharon @ What the Fork

      September 27, 2017 at 4:52 pm

      I absolutely love how these brownies look!

      Reply
      • chrystal

        September 27, 2017 at 6:58 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    9. Luna

      September 28, 2017 at 1:10 am

      These brownies seem so delicious. I love how they're made out of super healthy nuts - my mother's gonna love this!

      Reply
    10. Linda Kruschke

      November 05, 2017 at 1:02 pm

      I'm confused about the chocolate measurements. Why 4 oz to melt and then 3/4 cup (instead of 6 oz) to mix in? These sound delicious, but I want to make sure I'm not getting the measurements wrong.

      Reply
      • chrystal

        November 06, 2017 at 7:33 am

        Hi Linda,
        So sorry that the instructions are confusing for you. The 3/4 cup of chocolate chunks is an add-in at the end. It doesn't have to be exact, and you don't have to add them, its more for extra chocolate/fudgey-ness.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
        • Puddy

          November 02, 2020 at 12:16 pm

          Will rate paste work instead of sugar? If so, how much?

          Reply
          • chrystal

            November 03, 2020 at 6:13 am

            I haven't personally tried the paste. Sorry I can't be more help.

            Best,
            Chrystal

            Reply
    11. Uma

      February 01, 2018 at 3:43 pm

      Hi Chrystal,
      I am here as you suggested. Can I use half cup maple syrup instead of sugar or more? Thx again for your wonderful recipes.

      Reply
      • chrystal

        February 02, 2018 at 4:45 pm

        You would need to use equal amounts of maple syrup, just a heads up, they may be more moist with the maple sugar than the sugar.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
        • Uma

          February 03, 2018 at 2:03 pm

          Thank you so much! Will try soon!

          Reply
    12. Heloise

      February 09, 2019 at 2:06 am

      Hi, is there a way to use a egg substiute to make them vegan? like apple sauce?

      can coconut sugar be used in this recipe instead of honey ?

      Reply
      • chrystal

        February 09, 2019 at 7:04 am

        Hi Heloise,
        I haven't tried subbing out the eggs in the this recipe, but yes, coconut sugar will work.

        Sorry I couldn't be more help,
        Chrystal

        Reply
      • Nikki

        July 10, 2020 at 11:28 am

        How much hazelnuts should I buy to make that amount of flour? Thanks!

        Reply
        • chrystal

          July 11, 2020 at 6:27 am

          Hi Nikki,
          I'm not sure. I haven't made hazelnut flour in a long time. I would start with 3-4 cups.

          Best,
          Chrystal

          Reply
    13. Nisha

      November 19, 2019 at 3:31 am

      I made them today and my family is eating these non stop. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • chrystal

        November 19, 2019 at 8:44 am

        I'm so glad! Thank you for letting me know.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    14. BB

      December 24, 2019 at 7:54 pm

      I might be missing something, but when do you add in the sugar? I followed the directions and then realized I hadn’t added in the sugar. I ended up pulling it out of the baking pan and mixing it in and then putting it back in the pan and. baking. I’m hoping these turn out.

      Reply
      • chrystal

        December 24, 2019 at 8:05 pm

        Hi Bethany,
        You add it with the vanilla and eggs. Fingers crossed they turn out.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    15. shayla

      March 29, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      These look amazing and delicious! I plan to make these this coming week. Quick question - did you bake these at high altitude or closer to sea level? I am asking because the bake time varies with altitude. I really want to nail these brownies and show my family that grain-free goods can be delicious.

      Reply
      • chrystal

        March 29, 2020 at 2:26 pm

        HI Shayla,
        I am closer to sea level.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    16. Bhawana

      April 02, 2020 at 2:45 am

      Can we use only hazelnut flour? Or, do we need some kind of additional flour- almond or all-purpose? I am planning to order hazelnut flour.

      Reply
      • chrystal

        April 03, 2020 at 8:59 am

        Hi Bhawana,
        This recipe uses hazelnut flour and almond flour. You can certainly use all hazelnut flour if you like.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    17. Barbara Bassetti McCann

      April 24, 2020 at 2:33 am

      Could I substitute cocoa powder (Hershey’s cocoa) instead of the chocolate chunks? If so how much?

      Reply
      • chrystal

        April 24, 2020 at 7:16 am

        Hi Barbara,
        I haven't tried it with only cocoa. The melted chocolate plays an important roll in this recipe. Sorry I can't be more help.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    18. Clorinda

      October 01, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      This looks like a great recipe!
      Can melted butter be substituted for the oil?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • chrystal

        October 01, 2020 at 3:11 pm

        Yes, you can use melted and cooled butter in place of the oil.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    19. Anna

      December 16, 2020 at 9:29 pm

      Can I use baking milk chocolate instead?

      Reply
      • chrystal

        December 17, 2020 at 4:59 am

        Yes, you can use baking chocolate.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply

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