Brownie Skillet (Paleo, GF)

This healthy Brownie Skillet is ooey, gooey, delicious and an on-demand treat you need in your arsenal now! It’s made with just a handful of simple ingredients in less than 30 minutes. Grain-Free, Paleo, and refined sugar free– but no one will ever know!

Allow me to introduce you to what will surely become one of the most delicious, decadent, and dangerous dessert concepts to enter your life: the Brownie Skillet!!! Grab your spoons and eat it hot right out of the cast iron skillet.

As a nutritionist and self proclaimed chocoholic, I am always looking for ways to lighten up my absolute favorite dessert. Chocolate!! Whether it’s my Paleo Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake Bars, or Dark Chocolate Almond Stuffed Dates, I always find ways to enjoy my chocolate in a healthier way. This Brownie Skillet is no exception!

I loaded this brownie skillet with some healthy fat from cashew butter and coconut oil. I also use almond flour, to make it gluten-free and also up the nutrient value with some additional fiber and protein. The best part, it tastes exactly like the chocolate yummy goodness we all love!

How to make a Brownie Skillet

Let’s gather up these simple ingredients and don’t forget your cast iron skillet!

• Almond flour
• Cacao powder
• Baking soda
• Sea salt
• Eggs
• Coconut oil
• Cashew butter (can sub almond butter)
• Maple syrup
• Coconut sugar
• Chocolate chips

This recipe comes together so easily by mixing the dry ingredients in one bowl, and wet ingredients in another. Grease your cast iron skillet and pour the batter in the skillet. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top, and bake at 350 for 23-25 minutes.

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Additions and flavors:

• Ice cream: this brownie skillet tastes amazing with the addition of ice cream to melt on top!
• Coffee flavor: Add in 1 tbsp instant coffee to make a mocha flavored brownie, my favorite!
• Nuts: feel free to add in pecans, almonds or walnuts.
• Nut butter: you can create a “peanut butter” brownie skillet and omit the coconut oil in favor of all peanut butter (or cashew butter, almond butter).

Serving and storing

This dessert is best served warm! Drizzle with extra chocolate or just add some ice cream. Grab a spoon to dig in.

Store by cutting into slices and placing in an air tight container. If you plan on enjoying for several days, the best option is to store in the freezer. Bring to room temperature, then warm up for 30 seconds in the microwave before enjoying.