Double Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

These are not just your average brownies trust me! Just imagine biting into pure bliss wrapped in chocolate, stuffed with raspberries, smothered with a decadent cream cheese frosting, all topped with MORE chocolate! Life doesn’t get any better than these Double Chocolate Raspberry Brownies! They are dairy, grain, gluten, and refined sugar free as well so you don’t need to feel any guilt around these delicious treats! You can make a batch to share with friends, your special someone, or just have them all to yourself!

What you will need

For the Brownie Batter

Almond Flour – This is one of my favorite alternative gluten free flour alternative to use in baking! It is higher in fiber and protein which makes this flour more filling and blood sugar balanced. You could use cassava or tapioca flour as a substitute if you can’t eat almonds.

Tapioca Flour – I like to use a combination of almond and tapioca flour to get a nice texture for the brownies!

Cacao Powder – I use an organic fair trade cacao powder for my recipes.

Coconut Sugar – This my preferred sweetener of choice for these brownies. Coconut sugar is lower on the glycemic index than regular cane sugar and contains some minerals and antioxidants. You can substitute with maple syrup or monk fruit.

Vegan Butter – This will help the texture of the brownies become so moist and gooey!

Almond Butter – The key to getting really soft chewy brownies texture for paleo/gluten free brownies is by using a creamy nut butter in them! I love using a creamy almond butter, but you can use a raw cashew butter as well.

Eggs or Egg Substitute – I use Bob’s Red Mill egg replacer which is made with simple ingredients like psyllium, baking soda, potato starch, and tapioca flour.

Raspberries – Chocolate and raspberries are a match made in heaven! Raspberries are high in fiber and antioxidants, and are also lower in sugar than most fruit. You can use fresh or frozen in this recipe!

Chocolate Chips – I love using Hu Kitchen’s Hu Gems but you can use any chocolate chips you prefer.

Baking Soda – This is what makes the brownies rise while baking.

Baking Powder – This helps the texture of the brownies become more airy.

Vanilla Extract – I love adding a touch of vanilla to all my bakes goodies!

For the Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese – I like using Kite Hill dairy free cream cheese but you can also use regular cream cheese if you prefer.

Coconut Cream – This will help thicken the texture of the frosting and make it more light and fluffy

Maple Syrup – This is what is used to sweeten the frosting, but you can also use powdered monk fruit for a low sugar option.

Coconut Oil – This will help the frosting set when chilled.

Raspberry Jello Mix – This is what is used to give the cream cheese frosting a raspberry flavor.

Natural Pink Food Coloring – I love to use the brand Color Kitchen

How to make the double chocolate raspberry brownies

First, In a small sauce pan on the stove over medium heat, add the 2 cups of raspberries. Stir them and smash them a bit while they are heating to release the juices. Cook the raspberries in the pot for about 10 minutes to break down more of the juices then set aside.

Then, In a bowl, whisk together the almond flour, tapioca flour, cacao powder, coconut sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, creamy almond butter, flax eggs or egg substitute, and the vanilla extract. Combine the wet and dry ingredients together then fold in the raspberry jam mixture.

Add the brownie mixture to 10 heart shaped brownie molds or in an 8×8 baking dish. Bake the brownies for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. While the brownies are baking, make your Raspberry cream cheese frosting by adding all the ingredients into a bowl and beat with a hand mixer for 1 minute or until everything is well incorporated. Place in the fridge to chill for 30 mins.

When brownies are done baking, let them cool completely before frosting them. Carefully take the brownies out of the molds and use a frosting bag to squeeze the frosting onto the brownies.(Sometimes I will freeze them first before taking them out of the molds to prevent crumbling.)  Melt the 4 tbsp chocolate chips and drizzle over top the brownies and enjoy! You can also top them with freeze dried raspberries for a pretty look.

Other recipes you will enjoy

Raspberry Chia Jam Filled Chocolate Hearts

Chocolate Strawberries N’ Cream Cups

Strawberry Scones

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