Cue the nostalgia with these Healthy Gluten Free Cosmic Brownies that are made with real ingredients that you can feel good about. There are also multiple ways to make these to suit different dietary needs and preferences. Keep reading to learn more!
Healthy Gluten Free Cosmic Brownies
I used to love cosmic brownies growing up and am so happy to have recreated them with this low sugar and real ingredient version that I can feel good about. My family and friends said they taste even better than the original, just sayin’. Try them to see for yourself!
Dietary Notes
These chocolatey bites are made with real, better for you ingredients that fit seamlessly into the following dietary needs when using the products/brands (or ones that are similar) listed in the recipe:
- gluten free
- grain free (with compliant flour)
- dairy free (with compliant milks, chocolate chips and butter)
- refined sugar free (with compliant sugar/sugar alternative and when using sugar free chocolate and milk)
- vegetarian
- paleo (with compliant nut milk, chocolate chips, butter/ghee, coconut sugar and paleo flour)
Hungry for more chocolate?
If you love these Healthy Gluten Free Cosmic Brownies, you have to try my:
- Dairy Free Hot Chocolate (gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan)
- Buckeye Crunch Brownies (gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian)
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Healthy Gluten Free Cosmic Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies
- ½ cup gluten free flour (Bob's Red Mill 1:1 for gluten free, Bob's Red Mill paleo blend for paleo)
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp ghee (ghee for paleo, I use Miyoko's for dairy free, can sub regular butter if preferred)
- 1 cup sugar (Lakanto monk fruit for low sugar, coconut sugar for paleo, can also sub regular sugar)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol and sugar free, as needed)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup nut milk (I use either coconut or almond, unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp candy sprinkles (I use Pure Food Candy Coated Rainbow Chocolate Chips from Amazon, can omit for dietary preferences)
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup chocolate chips (Lily's for low sugar, Enjoy Life for dairy free, Hu Kitchen for paleo)
- ⅓ cup canned coconut milk or cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol and sugar free, as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350° and grease a square baking pan. I use ghee and spread it evenly or spray with avocado oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together melted ghee/butter and monk fruit/sugar. Add in the eggs, vanilla and milk. Mix until fully combined.
- Add in your dry ingredients to your wet and mix until smooth. Your batter should be slightly thicker than normal brownies!
- Evenly spread batter into your greased pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Once baked, let brownies cool completely.
- After they’re cool, prepare your ganache by melting chocolate chips, coconut cream and vanilla over low heat on the stove. Stir constantly until fully melted.
- Pour the ganache over the brownies and cover evenly. While still wet, sprinkle candies over top so that they stick easily.
- Keep brownies refrigerated until the ganache firms, then slice and enjoy!
Sooo excited you made this!! 😍 going to attempt this weekend! I’m dairy free, but no gluten issues – can I use a 1:1 ratio of normal flour in this?
Hi, Kayla! I have not tried using all purpose regular flour in this since I’m allergic, but as long as it is a 1:1 ap flour I believe it should be fine! Report back if you try it. 🙂
Loved these brownies! They were quick and easy to make, and taste just like the originals! Thank you, will definitely be making these again! 🙂
I am so excited to hear these were both delicious and easy for you! I love this recipe so much so it makes me so happy to hear you do as well, Ashley. 🙂 Thank you!!
Delicious 😋 so chocolatey!
So glad you loved these, Kathy! 🙂 Thanks for making and reviewing!!!
I’ve recently eliminated all grains. Have you ever made thee with almond flour?
I have not!
I have, twice! They’re excellent.
So great to know, thank you! Did you use a 1:1 ratio?
I can’t wait to try these! They look super delish!
Enjoy!
The best brownies, love a childhood classic with a healthy twist! Thank you for sharing!
Soooo happy to hear this! Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
These brownies were so rich and creamy! Could barely tell they were grain and dairy free, thank you!
So thrilled to hear this! 🙂 What flour did you use and have luck with?!
Cashew flour works wonders!