Nut Free Brownies

Published: May 27, 2025 · Modified: Jan 25, 2026 by Nicole Kendrick · This post may contain affiliate links · 67 Comments

These nut free brownies are every brownie lover's dream. Rich and fudgy, with a deep chocolaty flavor, these brownies use Dutched cocoa powder for deep flavor without bitterness, and their texture always leaves everyone begging for just one more.

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⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 50 minutes
❄️ Cooling Time: 1 hour
⏳ Total Time: 2 hours
🍫 Serving: 9 brownies
⚡ Calories: 435 calories per serving
🍂 Flavor Profile: sweet, deep notes of chocolate and moist cake
👌 Difficulty: Easy - perfect for picky eaters or anyone with a nut allergy

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There's nothing like chocolate. From a chocolate bar as a snack to rich chocolate recipes like chocolate peanut butter muffins or chocolate chip loaf cake for a sweet breakfast or afternoon snack, chocolate makes your heart as happy as your belly.

Of course, with so many people out there having dietary restrictions, it can be hard for everyone to enjoy delicious chocolaty treats. That's why we made this nut free brownie recipe. We call them Passover brownies.

Like our gluten free lemon blueberry loaf, these delicious brownies are perfect for people with nut allergies and those who have to maintain a gluten free diet, and because they adhere to strict Passover hametz guidelines, they're also the perfect brownies for Passover. Almost anyone can enjoy these!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Ingredients
Flavor Variations
Equipment
Instructions
Expert Tips
Pairing Suggestions
FAQ
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Super Chocolaty: These brownies are made with Dutched cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate, and a crushed milk chocolate bar for SO MUCH chocolaty flavor.
So Moist and Fudgy: These brownies bake up so moist and fudgy, you'd almost think they were raw. No dry, caky brownies here!
Readily Available Ingredients: Everything used in these brownies is at your local grocery store, even the tapioca flour.
Easy to Make: This recipe only requires a basic knowledge of the kitchen.
Diet-Friendly: With no nuts and an adherence to Passover guidelines, these brownies can be enjoyed by almost anyone.
Versatile: These brownies are perfect for dessert, afternoon snacking, or for serving at gatherings like potlucks, birthday parties, and holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

Semi-Sweet Chocolate: Melted semi-sweet chocolate adds richness to the brownies' texture and smooth, silky chocolate flavor. We like Nestle allergen-free chocolate chips for this recipe.
Butter and Olive Oil: Butter and olive oil are mixed with the semi-sweet chocolate to creat a rich, smooth consistency, and they add fat to the brownies for more richness and flavor.
Dutched Cocoa: OliveNation 22/24 Dutched cocoa gives the brownies a deep, intense chocolate flavor without bitterness.
Chocolate Whey Protein: A little chocolate whey protein adds more chocolate flavor. It's totally optional, but we enjoy the flavor it adds.
Milk Chocolate Bar: A melted milk chocolate bar adds another layer of chocolaty flavor and richness.
Eggs: Eggs add fat and moisture and help bind the brownie batter together.
Tapioca Flour: Tapioca flour adds the dry element the brownies need to come together with no gluten. We use kosher tapioca flour for Passover celebrations.
Vanilla Extract: We prefer Singing Dog vanilla extract for its quality, purity, and deep vanilla flavor.

See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.

Flavor Variations

Traditional Brownies: If you have no dietary restrictions, you can use regular flour and any chocolate you like for these brownies. Of course, this means you can add your favorite nuts, as well.
More Intense Flavor: Add some instant coffee to intensify the chocolate flavor in these brownies.
Chocolate Chip Brownies: Fold in more chocolate chips before baking. You can use milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips, or add white chocolate chips for pops of color in the brownies.
Candy: Candies like M&Ms, Reese's Pieces, and the like work well in these brownies.

Equipment

Measuring cups and spoons
Mixing bowls
Small saucepan
9x9 baking pan
Parchment paper

Instructions

Melt the semi-sweet chocolate, butter, and olive oil in a small saucepan, stirring constantly until melted, and set it aside.
Whisk the dry ingredients and the melted chocolate in a medium bowl.
Whisk the wet ingredients and sugars in a large bowl.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula until just combined. Then, fold in the chopped chocolate bar.
Pour the batter into a 9x9 baking pan lined with parchment paper and spread it out evenly.
Bake at 325 until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Then, cool on the pan for about an hour.
Remove the brownies and cut into squares. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

Leave an overhang on either side of your brownie pan when you line it with parchment paper to make removing the brownies easier.
It's important to mix the batter until just combined. Overmixing makes the brownies too dense.
Use a sharp knife and long, even strokes with as little pressure as possible to ensure your brownies don't have rough edges or get smashed while you cut.

Pairing Suggestions

These delicious brownies have a fudgy, rich texture and flavor that makes them the perfect dessert after classic meals like crockpot rosemary chicken or tray baked chicken thighs.

These are also a great snack to add to a larger spread at parties alongside other sweet treats like lemon pound cake or pumpkin cream cheese muffins.

An overhead shot of a stack of brownie squares.

FAQ

Why do you add melted chocolate to brownies?

Melted chocolate enhances the flavor and texture of brownies. The cocoa butter in the chocolate adds a rich, dense, fudgy texture and a more intense chocolate flavor.

Do you brew instant coffee before adding it to batter?

No, you don't have to brew instant coffee before adding it to batters. The moisture in the batter will dissolve the coffee and distribute it as you mix.

Is tapioca flour used in the same amount as regular flour?

Tapioca flour is almost always used in a 1:1 ratio as a substitute for traditional flour.

Why did my brownies fall apart?

Brownies can fall apart if they aren't made with enough fat or eggs or are overbaked. However, the main reason brownies usually fall apart is impatience. Brownies need time to cool so they can firm up. Cutting them too soon results in ugly squares and brownies that fall apart as soon as you pick them up.

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