Disclosure: By posting this healthy brownie batter for one recipe, I am entering into recipe contest for Ryze Gluten Free Flour, a contest in which I am eligible to win prizes. I was not compensated for my time. Please note this blog post also contains Amazon Affiliate links. As an affiliate I earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Oh goodness, I’m on a bit of chocolate overload here. I have been testing healthy brownie batter all week for you guys – I mean, technically this is “work” for me, right? 😉
I came up with this idea when I stumbled across a post from Ryze on Instagram promoting a chocolate recipe contest using their flour. I’ve been really feeling the recipe contests lately since they’re giving me some creative inspiration!
Ryze was one of the products I discovered at the Gluten Free Allergen Friendly Expo last year. I loved the simplicity of this flour blend. Most gluten free flours have a lot of ingredients to try to mimic the structure and taste of traditional all-purpose flour. But the Ryze products are a simple blend of whole grain rice flour and white rice flour – in different proportions depending on the blue bag or yellow bag. Each bag lends itself towards different types of baked goods. I’ve found their two ingredient mixture substitutes very well for AP flour in a variety of recipes!
My first thought was to bake brownies with Ryze, but I quickly thought about how my favorite part of brownies is the batter. Who doesn’t leave a little extra batter in the bowl just so they can eat it as-is when they bake brownies? {No? Is this just me?!}
So rather than baking a whole batch of brownies, I decided to go with a no-bake healthy brownie batter for one. It is a quick and easy recipe that you can throw together in just a few minutes (just seven easy ingredients). And you won’t be tempted to overdo it since it’s a single-serve recipe.
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Let’s be real – it is a dessert recipe. There’s no substituting this for your dinner salad or anything. It’s not quite that healthy. But – it is a portion controlled treat that’s incredibly decadent for only 250 calories. And it’s gluten free and vegan, so it fits a lot of common dietary needs. (Plus, no raw eggs = no worries about food poisoning for the kiddos).
I actually tested out several different versions of this brownie batter for one (hence the messy photo below). I’m pretty sure the hubby was actually getting a little irritated with a) my incessant pestering of him to taste yet another healthy brownie batter, and b) the fact that we have a thousand chocolate covered bowls in the sink right now.
While testing, I kept almost all the main ingredients pretty standard across the board. But I tried versions with applesauce, mashed banana, or plain greek yogurt rather than almond butter. In actuality, they were all pretty tasty. However, I felt like the applesauce, banana, and greek yogurt all had slight flavor undertones that detracted from the traditional chocolatey ‘brownie batter’ taste. The almond butter, though, seemed to add a creaminess and richness that enhanced the taste. So I went with this one for my final version.
Next time you’ve got a hankering for chocolate (Did I just say hankering? Am I 95 years old?) – I hope you’ll give this brownie batter for one a whirl!
Healthy Brownie Batter for One (Gluten Free & Vegan)
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp Rzye gluten free flour (yellow bag)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2-3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips (check labels if GF/vegan – I use Enjoy Life which meet both these needs)
Instructions
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. If too thick, add a little extra unsweetened almond milk. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Share with me: Vote: brownie batter for one, or an actual brownie for one? Have you ever used gluten free flour blends? What’s your favorite chocolate dessert?
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Only 5 minutes for this delicious dessert!!! Can’t wait to try it. I have sweet tooth so I will never say no to chocolate! Thanks
Aren’t quick desserts the best?! No waiting around for a half hour for something to bake – just immediate chocolatey satisfaction. 😉
oh goodness that looks dangerous and yummy!
haha, that’s why it’s good that it’s a single serve – no need to worry about overdoing it! 🙂
Brownie batter is NOT safe around me, haha. I love the idea of having it as a single serving dessert! This looks so good!
Haha, me either. I will purposefully leave batter in the bowl to eat, lol. Single serve is the way to go! 🙂
i want a giant spoon for this! looks so creamy, rich, and delicious.
Grab a spoon, whip some up, and dig in!
This looks too good to be healthy! haha. And with it being so easy and fast to make it may be too easy for me to whip up more than one!
Haha, I guess that is the downside to a really easy dessert – the possibility that you decide to whip up more 😉
I was drooling watching the video!! Looks soooo good!
Thanks Abbey!!
This looks delicious! Single serving might not be enough for me 😉 hahahaha
Hahaha, the little bit of almond butter makes it really rich though, so I feel like it’s a perfect filling amount.
Love! My husband is the same when I am experimenting! He is always making fun of me for my use of 1000 bowls! Haha
This looks so yummy! I have not seen Rzye flour before, and will def have to check it out 🙂
Can’t wait to make this batter!
Sometimes the hubby will bring my son over to his parents for the day, and that’s my best time to experiment. I can have a ridiculously messy kitchen, photo props everywhere, etc. I clean it all up by the time they get home!
The best part about this recipe is that it’s “for one” – so I don’t have to share – hehehehe!
Exactly!! What better than a dessert that can be all for you! 🙂
Your work week sounds better than mine. 😀
Hahahaha! I suppose my ‘job’ is pretty cool. 🙂
These look great, I will be trying in the near future! This recipe is also low FODMAP and will be a good suggestion for my GI clients. Thanks!!
Thanks so much Emily! Definitely pop back over and let me know how you like it. Sounds like it would be a great treat option for your GI clients! 🙂
I love this recipe. It’s my official “I have my period and need an indulgent snack” recipe. ?
Yayyy! That makes me so happy to hear Natasha 🙂 Totally get what you’re saying – I definitely am known to want some chocolate during that time of the month!
I used oat flour and honey as substitutes because I am not vegan just DF GF and Soy free. This was delicious! Very rich and definitly cured my sweet tooth (for now😂) I hope to one day become a dietitian since I am in 8th grade and I have already been on job shadows with other dietitians. Thank you for making this recipe.
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it! And I LOVE that you want to become a dietitian, and already know so early in school that it’s a career path for you. Definitely stick with it and I look forward to seeing you as an RD in the future. 🙂