Buckwheat brownies are made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips and turn out rich and fudgy. They're easy to make from scratch and happen to be gluten free!
Heather's recipe summary
Flavor/texture: Rich, fudgy brownies with a hint of nuttiness from the addition of buckwheat, which makes this recipe gluten-free.
Pan size: 8x8 square
Yield: 16 squares
Similar to: Buckwheat Brownie Cookies and Tahini Brownies
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Buckwheat flour - This recipe works with dark or light buckwheat flour. I prefer dark buckwheat flour (shown above) for the added fiber, protein, and minerals. The added texture dark buckwheat flour often adds isn't noticeable in brownies.
- Cocoa powder - Natural cocoa powder or Dutch cocoa powder work in this recipe.
- Chocolate chips - I love using mini chocolate chips for little pockets of melty chocolate, but regular chips work just as well if that’s what you have on hand.
How to make buckwheat brownies
- Combine butter, sugars, and vanilla.
- Add eggs and mix until completely combined. In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients together, stir in chocolate chips, and pour into a lined pan.
- Bake until set across the top and toothpick comes out with crumbs, not wet batter.
Tips and tricks
Bring eggs to room temperature quickly - Add the eggs (in the shell) to a small bowl and cover with warm tap water. Allow it to sit for about ten minutes.
Use parchment paper - Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal after baking and before slicing.
Allow brownies to cool - Slicing into warm brownies creates messy, crumbly edges. Allow your brownies to cool, then use a sharp chef's knife, wiping off between cuts, for clean edges.
Want perfectly clean cuts? - For clean cuts and less fuss, spray your knife with cooking spray before slicing.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, buckwheat, despite having 'wheat' in the name, is completely gluten-free.
Buckwheat has a nutty flavor that pairs well with the rich, chocolatey flavor of brownies.
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Buckwheat Brownies
Ingredients
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (160 g) light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup (90 g) dark buckwheat flour
- ½ cup (42 g) natural cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Grease an 8x8 square baking pan or line with parchment and set aside. If lining pan, leave some hanging over the edges to easily pull brownies from the pan once cooled.
- In a large mixing bowl, add melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla, stirring to combine.
- Add eggs and stir until completely incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, add buckwheat flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk to remove clumps.
- Slowly stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined. Scrape down the sides of your bowl.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour into your prepared 8x8 pan and use a spatula to spread evenly to the edges. Batter will be thick.
- Bake for about 20-24 minutes, or until brownies look set across the top. To test for doneness, insert toothpick into the center of the pan. If it comes out with wet batter, the brownies need more time. Once the toothpick comes out with a few crumbs, the brownies are done.
- Place pan onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely before slicing.
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Notes
- Storage: Brownies will keep for 3-5 days at room temperature or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Mix-ins: Optionally, add ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Doubling: This recipe can be doubled and prepared in a 9x13 pan. Baking time may increase by 5 minutes or more.
- Cocoa powder: Natural cocoa powder can be substituted with Dutch cocoa powder if desired.
I had so much fun creating this recipe! I hope you give it a try and love it as much as I do. If you have a question, check out the post above, which is packed with information about the recipe. Tried the recipe? I'd love to hear your thoughts — leave a comment and a star rating to share your feedback!