Description
These delightful Gluten Free Lemon Brownies are a simple-to-make, tangy, and chewy dessert that brings sunshine to any day. They offer a refreshing twist on traditional brownies with a vibrant lemon flavor and a wonderfully fudgy texture, often missed in gluten-free baking.
Ingredients
1 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend (with xanthan gum)
1 cup Granulated Sugar
2 Large Eggs
½ cup Melted Unsalted Butter (or dairy-free alternative)
¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tbsp Lemon Zest
½ tsp Baking Powder
¼ tsp Salt
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan with gluten-free flour
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and eggs until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, and salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix the batter
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, not wet batter
- Let the Gluten Free Lemon Brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired
Notes
Always use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough brownies.
Bake just until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs to ensure a fudgy texture. Overbaking will dry them out.
Let brownies cool completely before slicing for clean, crisp edges.
For a different citrus twist, swap lemon juice and zest for lime or orange.
To add texture, fold in ½ cup of chopped white chocolate chips or shredded coconut to the batter.
For an extra lemony punch, drizzle a simple lemon glaze (powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice) over the cooled brownies.
Add dried cranberries for a delightful cranberry-lemon version.
Can be made dairy-free by using a high-quality plant-based butter alternative.
Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that already contains xanthan gum.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
To freeze, wrap individual brownies tightly in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Delicious served with hot herbal tea, iced tea, vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, fresh mixed berries, or a warm cup of coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 28 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Gluten Free Lemon Brownies, brownies, lemon, gluten-free, dessert, dairy-free