185 Calorie Healthy Oat Flour Brownies (2024)

Who would think that brownies made with oatmeal flour would taste just as good as the classic recipe made with all-purpose flour?

You may have wondered - if I'm baking with this kind of flour only, will they still turn out good? Turns out the answer is yes - fudgy oat flour brownies are delicious!

It's a standard ingredient in my pantry! I use it in many of my recipes like pancakes and even as an alternative substitute for pancake mix in my air fryer chicken breast.

Oatmeal flour desserts are one of our favorite things around here! No-bake chickpea cookie dough, perfect bars, vegan brownie in a mug, just to name a few! These oat flour brownies are no exception!

So, if you love brownies for dessert as we do, you're going to have to try these super fudgy brownies! Then be sure to also try our healthier sweet potato and eggless brownie versions!

Why You Should Bake These Fudgy Oat Flour Brownies

• Simple to make when you get a chocolate craving!
• Gluten-free treat anyone can enjoy (just make sure your ingredients are certified gluten-free if that's a concern). Great to try when you are out of gluten-free plain flour.
• Low-calorie dessert - just around 185 calories per serving.
• Super fudgy brownie texture that is moist with crispy edges and gooey insides!
• Super easy to use with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Skip the Betty Crocker boxed mix!
• Try these apple nachos for another healthy dessert recipe!

Ingredients You Need for This Recipe

Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.

• Mini chocolate chips: I recommend using Enjoy Life dark chocolate chips.
• Sugar: I like to use raw cane sugar when making brownies. Some brownie recipes call for maple syrup or coconut sugar, but I love a good crackly top brownie and it's the sugar and boiling water that creates it!
• Unsweetened cocoa powder: Dutch-processed cocoa powder makes the best oatmeal brownies, but use any cocoa powder that is available to you. Cacao powder may be used.
• Butter: I do not recommend using coconut oil. I've found coconut oil tends to make these rather oily, but if that is all you have on hand, use it.
• Vanilla Extract: Vanilla provides a delicious warm flavor to this recipe.
• Oat Flour: Some of the best oat flour brands to purchase are available on Amazon or at the grocery store. My favorite brand is Anthony's Organic Gluten Free.

How to Make These Gluten-Free Brownies

Below are step-by-step instructions for how to cook this recipe. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.

1. Begin by sifting together dry ingredients to ensure there are no lumps. Set aside.
2. Combine wet ingredients (eggs, melted butter, sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla) in a large bowl and mix until smooth.
3. Sprinkle dry ingredients over top and mix until just combined with minimal lumps.
4. Spoon the brownie batter into an 8X8 pan sprayed with cooking spray or lined with a piece of parchment paper. Bake at 350F for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.

Expert Tips for Making Healthy Brownies

• Make sure your oatmeal flour is super finely processed, especially if you are using rolled oats at home and making homemade oat flour from oatmeal.
• Storage: Store un-cut brownies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days. If you decide to cut the brownies they will dry out after 1-2 days.
• Freezer: You may freeze them by placing cooled brownies in a freezer-safe container and storing them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• Topping Ideas: Drizzle a bit of Nutella, peanut butter, cashew butter, almond butter, extra chocolate chips, or a scoop of ice cream on top for an extra bit of indulgence.
• Make these oat flour brownies vegan and dairy-free by using applesauce in place of eggs and using vegan butter. You can swap out 2 eggs for ½ cup applesauce.
• Make sugar-free brownies by using your favorite brand of no-sugar liquid sweeteners.

Recipe FAQs

Gluten-Free Oat Flour Brownies

These healthier oat flour brownies are fudgy, thick and so rich with chocolate flavor, you won't believe they are made with oatmeal flour and are gluten free! Deliciously healthy and easy to make and just about 185 calories per serving!

Servings 16 brownies

Calories 186kcal

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.2g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 9.3g