Description
These Gluten-Free Lemon Brownies are a delightful twist on traditional brownies, boasting a burst of citrus flavor and a tender, moist texture. Topped with a zesty lemon glaze, these treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Brownies:
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat melted butter, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Blend Batter: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined. Pour batter into pan.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Pour over brownies.
- Serve: Let glaze set before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For an extra tangy flavor, add more lemon juice to the glaze.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
