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Chocolate Raspberry Quinoa Brownies {Vegan, GF, Low Cal}

Published: Jun 27, 2016 · Modified: Feb 4, 2020 by Megan

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Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Quinoa Brownies made flourless with almond butter, quinoa, cocoa powder and fresh raspberries. These thick, chewy and creamy brownies are guaranteed to be the best brownie of your life! Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan

Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Quinoa Brownies made flourless with almond butter, quinoa, cocoa powder and fresh raspberries. These thick, chewy & creamy brownies are guaranteed to be the best brownie of your life!

Get ready for lots of treats this week! I'm sure you're not complaining about that. In case you missed last week's goodies, you can find them  here and here.

Now I do realize it's bikini season but you have nothing to worry about. These desserts are packed with nourishing and healthy ingredients. I mean if you're gonna be bad, then you might as well do it right with good nutrients.

I have to admit, I'm a tiny bit envious of the treats you guys are getting lately. My doctor and I are doing an experiment right now. My stomach bloating has been an issue for almost a decade and will not get better. I've been able to narrow it down to anything with sugar. I know, that's really not that narrow. It could be anything.

Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Quinoa Brownies made flourless with almond butter, quinoa, cocoa powder and fresh raspberries. These thick, chewy & creamy brownies are guaranteed to be the best brownie of your life!

So this means temporarily, at least I hope temporarily, I'm eliminating sugar to let my GI system detox. Then I will slowly add back foods and hopefully, find the culprit. This includes fruit, starchy vegetables, grains and sadly, brownies. 🙁

But not to worry! I will have you know, these Chocolate Raspberry Quinoa Brownies have been fully tested inside out by very trustworthy taste testers. And I may have had a bite of two myself, but we'll just keep that between me and you. Shh...don't tell my doctor!

Truthfully no testing was necessary for these Raspberry Quinoa Brownies. The recipe is based on the original double chocolate quinoa brownie recipe I posted last year. They're one of my all-time favorite brownies. Made flourless with almond butter and cooked quinoa, they're the thickest, creamiest brownies. You get chunks of chewy, chocolatey quinoa in every bite.

Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Quinoa Brownies made flourless with almond butter, quinoa, cocoa powder and fresh raspberries. These thick, chewy & creamy brownies are guaranteed to be the best brownie of your life!

For this Raspberry Quinoa Brownie recipe, I added raspberries into the batter to give the brownies more flavor and depth. I like adding fresh fruit into batters because then it disperses them evenly throughout.

That way you're guaranteed to get sweet and tart raspberry and chocolate flavors in each and every bite. I will warn you though. These brownies are so darn good, you'll want to have someone to share them with, or give them to so you don't eat them all!

Chocolate Raspberry Quinoa Brownies {Vegan, GF, Low Cal}

Megan Olson
Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Quinoa Brownies made flourless with almond butter, quinoa, cocoa powder and fresh raspberries. These thick, chewy & creamy brownies are guaranteed to be the best brownie of your life!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Cool Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 brownies
Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa cooked
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 flax eggs 2 tbsp golden flaxseed meal + 6 tbsp water or 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 3/4 cup almond butter
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 pint fresh raspberries

Instructions
 

  • Prepare flax egg by combining flaxseed meal with water and sitting for 30 minutes
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8-inch x 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray or parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl or standing mixer, combine all ingredients and mix well. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 35-45 minutes until a toothpick can be removed clean from the center.
  • Allow the brownies to cool in the pan 30 minutes before slicing into 16 squares.
  • Store in a plastic container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness up to 10 days or in the freezer up to 60 days.

Notes

  • My Amazon shop has more products similar to those used for this recipe and that I recommend to my nutrition clients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 14.6gProtein: 3.8gFat: 10.4gSaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 2.1mgFiber: 4.3gSugar: 5.9g
Tried this Recipe? Let me know!Let us know how it was!

Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Quinoa Brownies made flourless with almond butter, quinoa, cocoa powder and fresh raspberries. These thick, chewy & creamy brownies are guaranteed to be the best brownie of your life!

 

Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Quinoa Brownies made flourless with almond butter, quinoa, cocoa powder and fresh raspberries. These thick, chewy & creamy brownies are guaranteed to be the best brownie of your life!

About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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  1. Judy says

    May 07, 2023 at 8:32 pm

    Can the recipe be made without adding the fresh raspberries into the mixture? Would the brownies still turn out? I'd like to serve rasoberries on the side.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 08, 2023 at 12:09 pm

      Yes, the original recipe without raspberries is here: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/double-chocolate-quinoa-brownies/

      Reply
  2. Courtney Bentley says

    June 28, 2016 at 8:13 am

    I had to get rid of sugar from my lifestyle many moons ago but am now ok with a bit..its ok now and again 🙂 Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 28, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      I can't tell you what a relief it is to hear that you were able to add it back. Sometimes I think our bodies just need a little time out. Glad you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  3. Ginger Wroot says

    June 27, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    I can't wait to make these brownies! I love raspberries with chocolate, and I only discovered quinoa in baked goods recently and am eager to try more. Pinned, and thanks! --Ginger
    http://gingerwroot.com

    Reply
  4. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    June 27, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    My stomach acts up when I have too much sugar for sure, but sometimes it's mysterious, as is everything with digestion I've found! I also notice my stomach is off when I'm making a lot of treats. That said a life completely without brownies makes me sad!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 27, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      Agreed especially being a blogger! We're definitely getting closer to figuring it out. I have feeling it has to do with not eating fermented foods and yeast overgrowth which I'm sure you know about. I started drinking kombucha daily and suddenly my bloating has been a lot better. The real test will be when I start adding things back in.

      Reply
  5. Blair says

    June 27, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    Mmmm...these do sound delicious! I just made a pan of Raspberry Brownies last week from my mother-in-law's recipe. Let's just say that yours are MUCH healthier! 🙂

    I hope that you figure out your bloating issues sooner rather than later. A diet without fruit or sugar of any kind is no bueno!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 27, 2016 at 4:14 pm

      No bueno is an understatement. But I have noticed a big difference so hopefully we're on the right track here!

      Reply
  6. Ange // Cowgirl Runs says

    June 27, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    I'm definitely going to be giving these a try!
    I'm looking for some better-for-me dessert options lately.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 27, 2016 at 4:13 pm

      Hope you love them! I'm obsessed with this combo.

      Reply
  7. Jody - Fit at 58 says

    June 27, 2016 at 8:04 am

    Those look amazing!!! Sos sorry about your tummy!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 27, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      Oh thanks! No cookies for me. 🙁

      Reply
  8. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    June 27, 2016 at 5:45 am

    Yum!! These look amazing! Cutting all sugar is hard. I'm headed down the cut all forms of sugar road as well and it's definitely tough!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 27, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      Oh good for you. I say it's worth it. You will certainly feel a difference.

      Reply
  9. Taylor Francy says

    June 27, 2016 at 5:23 am

    These look soo good! And healthy!! love the ingredients! definitely want to try this for an upcoming family get together.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 27, 2016 at 4:11 pm

      Let me know if you do!

      Reply
  10. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    June 27, 2016 at 4:55 am

    Yay, something vegan!
    These would be called breakfast in my house 😛

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 27, 2016 at 4:11 pm

      Now that's what I'm talking about!

      Reply
  11. rachel @ athleticavocado says

    June 27, 2016 at 4:44 am

    such a great idea using quinoa in these brownies! Yum!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 27, 2016 at 4:10 pm

      You would love! Quinoa has such a fun texture.

      Reply
  12. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    June 27, 2016 at 3:55 am

    I would be willing to try these out and decide if they are the best brownies yet 😀 They sound pretty freaking awesome!!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 27, 2016 at 4:10 pm

      I'm pretty sure you would try anything I gave you!

      Reply

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