Paleo & Vegan Espresso Fudge Brownies

If you love all things coffee and chocolate, these espresso fudge brownies are definitely for you! They have a dreamy brownie based topped with a fudgy chocolate frosting layer. Not only are these simple to make, but they're also paleo, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar free!

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need:

• coconut oil
• instant coffee/espresso powder
• almond butter
• brown sugar or coconut sugar
• ground flaxseed
• baking powder
• almond flour
• cacao
• coconut cream
• non-dairy chocolate chips

See recipe card for quantities.

Storage

Store in the fridge or freezer!

Paleo & Vegan Espresso Fudge Brownies

These espresso fudge brownies are paleo, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and absolutely delicious!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 12 brownies

Course: brownies, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 flax eggs 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoon water
• ¼ cup coconut oil melted
• ½ cup smooth almond butter natural
• ½ cup brown sugar can sub coconut sugar
• ½ cup cacao powder
• 3 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ cup almond flour

For the fudge frosting layer:

• ⅓ cup coconut cream
• ⅔ cup non-dairy chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350℉ and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix together the brownie ingredients until you have a sticky dough.
3. Spread this evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 15-17 minutes. Let cool while you make the fudge frosting.
4. Melt together the coconut cream and chocolate chips until smooth. Mix in the espresso powder. Spread this evenly over the brownie base and set in the fridge to set for about 10-20 minutes. Slice and enjoy!