Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup freshly brewed espresso, cooled
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal
  • 1 3/4 cups Bobs Red Mill Gluten Free All-Purpose Baking Flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup gluten-, soy-, dairy-, egg-, and nut-free semisweet chocolate chips

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan with canola oil.
  • In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of the espresso and the flaxseed meal and allow to thicken for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • In another small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and xanthan gum.
  • Pour in the canola oil, vanilla, and the remaining 1/2 cup of espresso.
  • Stir with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined and smooth.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until the brownies are firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a rack before cutting them into triangles.
  • Store the brownies, tightly wrapped and refrigerated, for up to 5 days.