Flourless Chocolate Brownies
These decadent Flourless Chocolate Brownies drizzled with warm dark chocolate sauce are the perfect ending to any meal.
Sometimes, a girl needs a brownie. Sometimes, a girl needs a brownie topped with ice cream, and toasted coconut, and more chocolate in syrup form. Yes, sometimes, this is a need. A need I say!(Ahem.)
When I say Nigella’s Flourless Chocolate Brownie from Nigella Express (a cookbook, by the way, you should check out) I knew I had to try it using the pecan meal I had leftover from the Chocolate Coconut Mini-Muffins, along with a few minor changes. Nigella also pairs it with a warm dark chocolate sauce, using rich, 70% cocoa. I tried that too. Nigella sure knows how to twist a girl’s arm. She’s tricky like that.
I was a tad curious (and slightly concerned) to see if a flourless version of an all-time chocolate favorite would disappoint, as I’ve tried a couple of flourless chocolate cakes recently that were just plain icky. But these, this Flourless Chocolate Brownies? Not icky. Nope. Not one bit icky.
As I was still wondering if anyone else would miss the flour or notice a texture difference, I set out a “brownie bar” for my kid’s after school snack, including the chocolate syrup, vanilla ice cream, and toasted coconut.
A side note if I may: Those of you out there who think they don’t like coconut, have you ever tried toasted coconut? It’s one of the most terrific things in the whole wide world. I jest not. (Yoda I am not either.) I know many coconut haters comment that the texture bothers them, if that’s the case, try toasting it. Just toss a handful in a skillet and gradually toast over medium heat, stirring/tossing occasionally until brown. The extra crispy pieces are my favorite.
Toasted coconut, crispy, nutty goodness – it’s what it is y’all.
Back to the regularly scheduled program, the Flourless Chocolate Brownies.
The brownie bar was all set to go. I was eager to see what my picky 13 year old son would say. He’s not a huge chocolate fan to begin with, but always enjoys a good brownie. Well, he enjoyed several of these, with no comment on the taste or texture. I’ll take that any day as a measure that these Flourless Chocolate Brownies were a success.
I’ll be making these again soon for my gluten-free friends, and gluten-eating friends too. They’ll never know the difference. Do try these out soon!
If you’re visual like me, be sure to check out the full recipe step-by-step photo tutorial over at Tasty Kitchen, among many other wonderful looking brownie recipes.
I think you’ll find these other decadent chocolate desserts pretty tasty too:
- Easy Chocolate Biscotti Recipe
- Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake Recipe
- Chocolate Cheesecake Truffles
Flourless Chocolate Brownies Recipe
These decadent Flourless Chocolate Brownies drizzled with warm dark chocolate sauce are the perfect ending to any meal.
Flourless Chocolate Brownies with Warm Dark Chocolate Sauce
Ingredients
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Instructions
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These look absolutely scrumptious!!
Geez, you’re really taking this no-grain thing seriously aren’t you?? Well, it looks like you’re managing to eat JUST FINE w/out the grains. Are you feeling differently? Better?
Gonna save this recipe for Ma, who is gluten-free and craves brownies now & then.
These look really yummy! I actually have some almond meal in my pantry so I could actually make these right now:-)…I have never understood how someone wouldn’t like coconut….it’s one of my favorite flavors.
Well, of course this is a NEED. And now I NEED a brownie too, this brownie, with this dark chocolate sauce. And those toasted coconut bits. And I guess some ice cream too, if you insist.
Wow, just wow. I want!
Ohhhhh this looks like heaven on a plate! I love the toasted coconut idea!!
I want to take a nap on a big bed made of this brownie. Is that weird?
My mouth just fell OFF my face.
(And I have that cookbook! LOVE Nigella.)
Wow! This looks amazing! I did a flourless chocolate cake a few weeks back…and besides being very flavorful it is one of those recipes that freezes well. These brownies look like they would work the same way…make in advance for when friends pop in. And can you really ever go wrong when combining chocolate and honey? Giggles
Amy, this A-MAZING! Can’t wait to try it!
Wow… These brownies look absolutely delicious. I love your step by step photos, so neatly taken 🙂 I have to make these lovely bites later…
I actually just had a brownie because I majorly needed chocolate… if I hadn’t I’d be clawing at my computer screen for one of yours!
I was just thinking that brownies sounded good, now I’m convinced. I’m absolutely on board with a flourless brownie too, they look fabulous!
I need dessert now! This looks amazing!
Flourless has never looked so good…
Heavens, I need this right now!
Hey, Amy! I haven’t been over to ‘see’ you in a while … but when I saw this post in my reader list, I had to pop on by! I will absolutely give these flourless brownies a try. I just posted about a Chocolate Almond Flourless Cake … which was certainly NOT in the icky category. It used almond meal, like your pecan meal for the brownies, but could be made with pretty much any nut meal, I think. Though I’m not going grainless, I’m trying to incorporate more whole-grain baking into my line-up. Let the experiments begin!
Looks like a delicious creation – and healthy too, right? 🙂
Sublime!
amazing pictures, first of all!
and I bet they are like flourless PB cookies…that I may actually PREFER them to their floured counterparts. I love a really dense, rich, flat brownie. These look perfect!
Oh dear. Irresistible.
Wow! Love! I want to try pecan meal now. And those brownies!
you have a great photos, and this looks really yummy wow.
Mmm these sound so yummy!
that is the way to eat a brownie my friend. no other way in my opinion. looks glorious!!!!
I’m so curious about flourless recipes, I’ve never tried making one!
Oh my! After a week and a half of Weight Watchers I am seriously ready to throw in the towel and head to the kitchen to bake. This looks so good!
Is it weird that I can literally taste these in my mouth right now?
Umm, yeah. That brownie is the most glorious thing I’ve seen in days.
OK, so….
A. I NEED this brownie in my life.
B. Love Nigella…love the way she writes and cooks
C. Toasted coconut….totally agree! Love it.
D. I NEED this brownie….did I already say that?!?
This looks fabulous, Amy! I can’t wait to try it!!! Or better yet, can I come visit and you make it for me? 🙂
Ok… that’s it. I’m celebrating the Chinese New Year this year. That way, I can eat a pan of these brownies and still start my diet on New Year’s. They look scrumptious!
Beautiful photos and recipe!
Delicious, Amy! These are calling me. =) Fortunately, I’ve got all the ingredients on hand. Whew!
Wish I looked like Nigella and had her skills in the kitchen. In the mean time I can enjoy these GF brownies. Agreed – toasting nuts and coconut is essential for great flavor.
You are right! Every girl does need a brownie with ice cream but coconut.. not this girl at least! I’ll take the brownie, sauce and ice cream and leave coconut for other girls 🙂
My daughter doesn’t like coconut unless it is toasted!
wowza – that looks incredible!
Looks incredible Amy – sinfully delicious.
Oh my word! I’m speechless with an overwhelming need to jump through my laptop and eat that right this minute.
It is really hard to look at this right now. I am supposed to be on a diet…lol.
Decadent. That’s all I’m saying. Just decadent.
Definitely doesn’t look even one little bit icky!
Just looking at this photo has made my day. Seriously! Flourless chocolate brownie. Yumm!
Amy, usually I’m not a flourless baker in the least, but I’m dieing to try these brownies. After all, if your son likes them…
Man, Amy, that sundae looks good, and the brownies look so easy! You know this Texan loves some pecans, so I bet that pecan meal added such a glorious flavor. I too adore toasted coconut. It’s way better than plain ol’ coconut.
I just died and went to flourless heaven. This is the most beautiful dessert I’ve ever seen!
The brownies look awesome! I will have to try this version. I like the thought of no flour…I wonder how splenda would work…that would make it really edible for Grumpy!
Wow, those brownies look perfect! Love pecan meal!
*speechless*
wow this looks amazing!
These are AWESOME. I’m making my second batch right now! Thanks for the great recipe 🙂
Oh my…this looks amazing!
I made the brownies last night and just sampled one. Whooooo doggy! Yummy! My four-year-old taste-tester also approves. Thanks for a great recipe!
This is IT in capital letters! Goodness, I want to jump right through the PC screen, into the dish this looks so delicious. Now, I’m a chocolate lover from the word “go”, so I’m not even sure that the brownies would get to the ice cream and sauce topping. I might have to delve right in without them!
I am DEFINITELY making this recipe.
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I am going to add this to my list of brownies to try:)
OMG!!!!!!!! This looks wonderful. I love brownies, ice cream and chocolate.
How many cups of whole nuts does it take to make 1 1/2 cups of meal, approximately? Nuts where I am are crazy expensive (chopped pecans are $10/cup, and walnuts are $16/lb!!), so I need to know in advance. Yeah, going grainless in Asia is HARD. Thanks!
Wow! That is crazy expensive. Unfortunately I don’t know how much as I used nut meal that was already ground. I have ground it myself before, but didn’t note how much meal whole nuts rendered. I did just do a quick google search, and found one source noting that 1 cup of whole almonds makes 1/2 cup meal. That may be a good place to begin. Basically those would be some really expensive brownies. Are you able to source pecan or almond meal online?
oh my WOW!! sharing this beauty everywhere 🙂
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I made these the other day. I used purchased almond meal. I felt these have too much butter. While they are chocolatey as all get-out, Â I found them more like greasy fudge, than brownie.