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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Dessert » Fudgy Vegan Raspberry Almond Butter Brownies

    ★★★★★ from 14 reviews

    Fudgy Vegan Raspberry Almond Butter Brownies

    Published Feb 8, 2018 · Modified Nov 13, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 73 Comments

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    Flourless Fudgy Vegan Raspberry Almond Butter Brownies are rich, chewy, and EASY to make! Only 8 ingredients. Gluten-free, too!

    BROW KNEEEEEEEES.

    stack of brownies

    I keep imagining brows on my knees. Like eye brows but knee brows. Brow knees. Brownies!

    Now let me tell you how this madness was birthed. I wanted to make you something special for Valentine's Day and I wanted them to be chocolatey and pinkish and EASY.

    Lots of times I turn old recipes that I know you already love into new creations by swapping out some of this and some of that.

    So I turned one of my most popular recipes everrrrr, my Pumpkin Bars, into a luscious raspberry brownie of sorts made with not flour nor butter but ALMOND BUTTER! Only eight ingredients. It's rad.

    While the pumpkin bars are kind of light and fluffy, these are fudgy and decadent and chewy on the edges, like a  brownie damn well should be!!

    cut brownies

    I used Crofter's seedless raspberry jam and these freeze dried raspberries that I found at Whole Foods for this God-sent vegan almond butter brownie recipe.

    I buy big tubs of Kirkland almond butter at Costco because I go through that shiz like water. Or hot sauce.Who's with me?

    Now I know that when these beauts peek their faces outta the oven you're gonna wanna grab a a spoon and go to town, but I urge you to wait.

    (Or eat one entire edge like I did because it's so darn chewy and warm and amazing and then promise yourself you'll let them cool until you dive in once again.)

    Once they're cool, they'll be so much easier to slice. I actually let mine cool completely on the counter and then put them in the fridge overnight before slicing.

    They were so easy to cut in the morning! And who doesn't need an excuse to eat brownies for breakfast?

    hand holding brownie

    It's pretty hard to believe that these brownies are totally flourless, vegan, gluten-free and grain-free. Everyone can enjoy these babies! If you have a nut allergy, I'm guessing SunButter would work instead.

    The jam plays a really important role as not just raspberry flavor but also sweetness, so promise me you won't substitute it for applesauce or tofu or kale or something. I've heard weirder subs in my day, trust me.

    And look! They're still super beautiful even if you don't have freeze-dried raspberries.

    These brownies are filled with all the things that matter. Love. Chocolate. Almond butter. Raspberries. Love. You need nothing more in life!

    brownies cut with raspberries

    If you love these brownies half as much as I love you, I'll call that a smashing success. <3

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    Fudgy Vegan Raspberry Almond Butter Brownies Recipe

    ★★★★★ 5 from 14 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph | Hummusapien
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 30 mins
    • Total Time: 40 mins
    • Yield: 16 1x
    • Category: Desserts
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Flourless Fudgy Vegan Raspberry Almond Butter Brownies are rich, chewy, and EASY to make! Only 8 ingredients. Gluten-free, too!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips, melted + more for topping
    • 1 cup creamy almond butter
    • ½ cup seedless raspberry jam (I used Crofter's)
    • 5 tbsp cacao powder
    • ¼ cup coconut sugar
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • ¼ tsp sea salt
    • Coarse salt + freeze-dried raspberries for garnish, optional

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8x8in square baking dish with parchment paper.
    2. Stir together flax and water in a large mixing bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
    3. Meanwhile, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted.
    4. Add the rest of the ingredients to mixing bowl with flax mixture. Stir until smooth. Spoon batter into lined baking dish, using the spatula to smooth the top. Top with additional chocolate chips, if desired.
    5. Bake for 30-33 minutes, or until brownies are set. Place pan on wire rack and cool completely before slicing. I recommend refrigerating them overnight and slicing once they're cold. Garnish with salt and freeze-dried raspberries for a pop of color!

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Melanie says

      February 18, 2021 at 11:32 am

      Really good! Consistency is very similar to normal box brownies. Family loved them!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 24, 2021 at 4:58 pm

        I'm thrilled to hear that, thanks Melanie!

        Reply
    2. Cyndi says

      April 01, 2020 at 10:44 am

      Delicious! Even those who were not gluten free or vegan could not tell and loved these brownies. A definite keeper!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 01, 2020 at 11:43 am

        Fabulous, thanks Cyndi!

        Reply
    3. Sarah Friedman says

      March 07, 2019 at 11:40 pm

      Hey there! I made this for my mom who has a gluten intolerance. I wanted to make awesome brownies that just happen to be gf haha. I just put it in the oven, and I did the following: 1/4 cup cashew butter instead of almond, some extra vanilla soy milk for a thinner batter, cranberry jam instead of the raspberry, and white sugar for the coconut. I just licked the batter and it’s freakin’ INSANE! So good, rich and complex! Unlike any other brownie — let alone gluten free—I’ve ever tasted.
      I found a frosting online I plan on putting on it after chilling: powdered sugar, jam, milk and some cocoa powder. YUM! Gonna drink these slightly cold from the feeezer. Love your awesome, inventive recipes, Alexis!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 08, 2019 at 8:13 am

        Oh wow--your rendition sounds SO delish, Sarah! Thanks for letting me know 🙂

        Reply
    4. Sarah Friedman says

      March 07, 2019 at 11:40 pm

      Hey there! I made this for my mom who has a gluten intolerance. I wanted to make awesome brownies that just happen to be gf haha. I just put it in the oven, and I did the following: 1/4 cup cashew butter instead of almond, some extra vanilla soy milk for a thinner batter, cranberry jam instead of the raspberry, and white sugar for the coconut. I just licked the batter and it’s freakin’ INSANE! So good, rich and complex! Unlike any other brownie — let alone gluten free—I’ve ever tasted.
      I found a frosting online I plan on putting on it after chilling: powdered sugar, jam, milk and some cocoa powder. YUM! Gonna drink these slightly cold from the feeezer. Love your awesome, inventive recipes, Alexis!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 08, 2019 at 8:13 am

        Oh wow--your rendition sounds SO delish, Sarah! Thanks for letting me know 🙂

        Reply
    5. Crystal says

      February 15, 2019 at 11:40 am

      These brownies are so easy to make and they are delicious. They have become a Valentine’s tradition in our house.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Crystal says

      February 15, 2019 at 11:40 am

      These brownies are so easy to make and they are delicious. They have become a Valentine’s tradition in our house.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Eleni says

      February 03, 2019 at 5:30 pm

      I can't even express how good these brownies are. I made them for my family and they had NO idea how healthy they were. I didn't have freeze dried raspberries, so I skipped those, but other than that I followed the recipe fully. I would recommend making sure the almond butter you use doesn't have added salt, as mine did and it made the brownies just a little too salty for my taste. But overall, AMAZING, have already sent the link to everyone I know!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Eleni says

      February 03, 2019 at 5:30 pm

      I can't even express how good these brownies are. I made them for my family and they had NO idea how healthy they were. I didn't have freeze dried raspberries, so I skipped those, but other than that I followed the recipe fully. I would recommend making sure the almond butter you use doesn't have added salt, as mine did and it made the brownies just a little too salty for my taste. But overall, AMAZING, have already sent the link to everyone I know!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Pavithra says

      August 25, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      Is the ground flax a substitute for egg? Will one egg work instead? Looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 25, 2018 at 4:47 pm

        Yes! Enjoy!

        Reply
    10. Pavithra says

      August 25, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      Is the ground flax a substitute for egg? Will one egg work instead? Looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 25, 2018 at 4:47 pm

        Yes! Enjoy!

        Reply
    11. Laura @ She Eats Well says

      February 24, 2018 at 8:32 pm

      I made these with peanut butter and they were FAB!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 26, 2018 at 11:15 am

        So good to know! Thanks for the feedback, Laura.

        Reply
    12. Laura @ She Eats Well says

      February 24, 2018 at 8:32 pm

      I made these with peanut butter and they were FAB!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 26, 2018 at 11:15 am

        So good to know! Thanks for the feedback, Laura.

        Reply
    13. RunnerGirl says

      February 14, 2018 at 7:32 pm

      These just went into the oven! I’m hoping the melted chocolate gets mixed in with everything??

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 16, 2018 at 9:16 am

        Awesome! Yep, as long as you mixed it in it’ll be great!

        Reply
    14. RunnerGirl says

      February 14, 2018 at 7:32 pm

      These just went into the oven! I’m hoping the melted chocolate gets mixed in with everything??

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 16, 2018 at 9:16 am

        Awesome! Yep, as long as you mixed it in it’ll be great!

        Reply
    15. Ellen Lederman says

      February 11, 2018 at 4:34 pm

      Okay, I will not attempt to substitute tofu or applesauce or kale for the jam, I promise. But-----I have a big jar of strawberry fruit spread. Can I? Please, please, please? The strawberry could work as well as the raspberry, right---they're cousins!?! What is your take on the fruit spread? It may have a little more water in its production than jam---think it would be okay?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 11, 2018 at 4:45 pm

        Hahahaha yes strawberry should be just fine!! Let me know how they turn out 🙂

        Reply
        • Ellen Lederman says

          February 17, 2018 at 9:50 pm

          Loved these! So easy to make and healthy. I wound up buying raspberry jam for this instead of using the strawberry. Moist and flavorful. My only glitch was entirely my fault. I wanted mine to look pretty like yours so I garnished them with the freeze dried strawberries. Your instructions said to garnish when serving. But I wondered whether it wouldn't be better to put the strawberries on midway through and bake them in. Most of them fell into the cake. A few that remained on the top almost burned. So I wound up garnishing at the end...and now I've learned my lesson and will follow instructions from experts like you EXACTLY AS WRITTEN!

          ★★★★★

          Reply
          • Alexis says

            February 19, 2018 at 8:47 am

            Hahaha good to know!! I’m so glad they still tasted yummy!!

    16. Ellen Lederman says

      February 11, 2018 at 4:34 pm

      Okay, I will not attempt to substitute tofu or applesauce or kale for the jam, I promise. But-----I have a big jar of strawberry fruit spread. Can I? Please, please, please? The strawberry could work as well as the raspberry, right---they're cousins!?! What is your take on the fruit spread? It may have a little more water in its production than jam---think it would be okay?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 11, 2018 at 4:45 pm

        Hahahaha yes strawberry should be just fine!! Let me know how they turn out 🙂

        Reply
        • Ellen Lederman says

          February 17, 2018 at 9:50 pm

          Loved these! So easy to make and healthy. I wound up buying raspberry jam for this instead of using the strawberry. Moist and flavorful. My only glitch was entirely my fault. I wanted mine to look pretty like yours so I garnished them with the freeze dried strawberries. Your instructions said to garnish when serving. But I wondered whether it wouldn't be better to put the strawberries on midway through and bake them in. Most of them fell into the cake. A few that remained on the top almost burned. So I wound up garnishing at the end...and now I've learned my lesson and will follow instructions from experts like you EXACTLY AS WRITTEN!

          ★★★★★

          Reply
          • Alexis says

            February 19, 2018 at 8:47 am

            Hahaha good to know!! I’m so glad they still tasted yummy!!

    17. Doreen says

      February 11, 2018 at 11:23 am

      These are so fudgy and delicious! Made my own raspberry/chia jam from OH SHE GLOWS and it worked out perfectly... i'd probably add even extra jam next time 🙂

      ps. SO EASY to make... but a little expensive considering the price of almond butter in Switzerland... worth it though!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 11, 2018 at 4:47 pm

        Thanks so much Doreen!! Thrilled you made them and reported back 🙂 sending love to Switzerland!

        Reply
    18. Doreen says

      February 11, 2018 at 11:23 am

      These are so fudgy and delicious! Made my own raspberry/chia jam from OH SHE GLOWS and it worked out perfectly... i'd probably add even extra jam next time 🙂

      ps. SO EASY to make... but a little expensive considering the price of almond butter in Switzerland... worth it though!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 11, 2018 at 4:47 pm

        Thanks so much Doreen!! Thrilled you made them and reported back 🙂 sending love to Switzerland!

        Reply
    19. Cindy says

      February 10, 2018 at 10:31 am

      I love chocolate and I love raspberries, but in brow-knees (lol) I am definitely a purist....I just want a major chocolate taste. I know you said no subs...and I have never seen chocolate jelly 🙂 I LOVE your pumpkin bars, so I guess I just need to trust ya on this and make them!!! P.S. Don't think I've ever commented on your site, but I love it, even though I eat eggs, dairy & sugar!!!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 10, 2018 at 1:00 pm

        Girl I love eggs, dairy, and sugar too 🙂 I'm going to make these with applesauce as normal (non-raspberry) brownies and see how they turn out because a lot of people have asked about it. I'll keep ya posted!

        Reply
        • Valerie says

          February 14, 2018 at 11:40 am

          These sound so good but totally a brow kneee purist, too gahhhh... (Also - will never be able to not say brow-kneee now). Can't wait to see what your creation ends up being for non-rasp! I'll be ALL. OVER. IT.

          Reply
        • Meg says

          February 24, 2018 at 12:01 pm

          I second the interest in a non-raspberry version! Did the applesauce work? Thanks so much!

          Reply
          • Alexis says

            February 26, 2018 at 11:17 am

            I'm sorry, I haven't tried it! I have a vegan brownie recipe with more normal ingredients like whole wheat pastry flour, almond butter, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, and coconut oil coming this week or next so keep a look out!

          • Meg says

            February 26, 2018 at 9:54 pm

            Ooh wonderful - can't wait! Thanks!

    20. Cindy says

      February 10, 2018 at 10:31 am

      I love chocolate and I love raspberries, but in brow-knees (lol) I am definitely a purist....I just want a major chocolate taste. I know you said no subs...and I have never seen chocolate jelly 🙂 I LOVE your pumpkin bars, so I guess I just need to trust ya on this and make them!!! P.S. Don't think I've ever commented on your site, but I love it, even though I eat eggs, dairy & sugar!!!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 10, 2018 at 1:00 pm

        Girl I love eggs, dairy, and sugar too 🙂 I'm going to make these with applesauce as normal (non-raspberry) brownies and see how they turn out because a lot of people have asked about it. I'll keep ya posted!

        Reply
        • Valerie says

          February 14, 2018 at 11:40 am

          These sound so good but totally a brow kneee purist, too gahhhh... (Also - will never be able to not say brow-kneee now). Can't wait to see what your creation ends up being for non-rasp! I'll be ALL. OVER. IT.

          Reply
        • Meg says

          February 24, 2018 at 12:01 pm

          I second the interest in a non-raspberry version! Did the applesauce work? Thanks so much!

          Reply
          • Alexis says

            February 26, 2018 at 11:17 am

            I'm sorry, I haven't tried it! I have a vegan brownie recipe with more normal ingredients like whole wheat pastry flour, almond butter, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, and coconut oil coming this week or next so keep a look out!

          • Meg says

            February 26, 2018 at 9:54 pm

            Ooh wonderful - can't wait! Thanks!

    21. Rebecca LeVander says

      February 09, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      I am defintely surprising my kids (and hubby) with these for V day. They look so delicious!!

      Reply
    22. Rebecca LeVander says

      February 09, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      I am defintely surprising my kids (and hubby) with these for V day. They look so delicious!!

      Reply
    23. Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says

      February 08, 2018 at 12:05 pm

      I adore chocolate and raspberry together, yum!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 08, 2018 at 11:10 pm

        Me toooo it's the bomb!

        Reply
    24. Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says

      February 08, 2018 at 12:05 pm

      I adore chocolate and raspberry together, yum!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 08, 2018 at 11:10 pm

        Me toooo it's the bomb!

        Reply
    25. Kori says

      February 08, 2018 at 10:41 am

      This is now one of three chocolate recipes I'll be making this week and next!! Matt isn't even a huge chocolate fan, but the last several treats/snacks I've made have been with chocolate, and we both can't get enough! These are both eye-candy and food for the soul! <3

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 08, 2018 at 11:11 pm

        I feel ya--Jeff isn't a chocoholic either but I'm OBSESSED.

        Reply
    26. Kori says

      February 08, 2018 at 10:41 am

      This is now one of three chocolate recipes I'll be making this week and next!! Matt isn't even a huge chocolate fan, but the last several treats/snacks I've made have been with chocolate, and we both can't get enough! These are both eye-candy and food for the soul! <3

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 08, 2018 at 11:11 pm

        I feel ya--Jeff isn't a chocoholic either but I'm OBSESSED.

        Reply
    27. Meghan says

      February 08, 2018 at 8:23 am

      I am TOTALLY going to make these this weekend - my husband is dairy-free, so these will be the perfect treat.

      We definitely need to find bigger bottles of Frank's hot sauce because, AGREED, we go through it soooo quickly.

      http://www.musingsbymeghan.com

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 08, 2018 at 11:11 pm

        Yay I hope you both love them!

        Reply
    28. Meghan says

      February 08, 2018 at 8:23 am

      I am TOTALLY going to make these this weekend - my husband is dairy-free, so these will be the perfect treat.

      We definitely need to find bigger bottles of Frank's hot sauce because, AGREED, we go through it soooo quickly.

      http://www.musingsbymeghan.com

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 08, 2018 at 11:11 pm

        Yay I hope you both love them!

        Reply
    29. Cara's Healthy Cravings says

      February 08, 2018 at 6:58 am

      I'm with you, hot sauce and almond butter always seem to be on my shopping list!
      Looking forward to making a batch of these brownies...I love having something like this in my freezer.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 08, 2018 at 11:12 pm

        Nothing like a well-stashed freezer 😉

        Reply
    30. Cara's Healthy Cravings says

      February 08, 2018 at 6:58 am

      I'm with you, hot sauce and almond butter always seem to be on my shopping list!
      Looking forward to making a batch of these brownies...I love having something like this in my freezer.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 08, 2018 at 11:12 pm

        Nothing like a well-stashed freezer 😉

        Reply
      • Becca says

        January 14, 2020 at 1:24 am

        These were so easy to make and sooo delicious!! Will definitely make them again!

        Reply
        • Alexis Joseph says

          January 15, 2020 at 12:35 am

          WAHOOO!!!

          Reply
        • Alexis Joseph says

          January 29, 2020 at 1:48 pm

          Hey again Becca! If you'd be so kind as to leave a star-rating, I'd really appreciate it! It's super helpful for other readers. Thanks again!

          Reply
    31. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says

      February 08, 2018 at 6:47 am

      Love the subtle hint of red for Valentine's Day in these recipe. Can't wait to try it! 🙂

      Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
      https://charmainenyw.com

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 08, 2018 at 11:12 pm

        Thank you, Charmaine! Let me know if you try them 🙂

        Reply
    32. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says

      February 08, 2018 at 6:47 am

      Love the subtle hint of red for Valentine's Day in these recipe. Can't wait to try it! 🙂

      Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
      https://charmainenyw.com

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 08, 2018 at 11:12 pm

        Thank you, Charmaine! Let me know if you try them 🙂

        Reply

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