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Did Someone Say Gluten Free Brownies?

Did Someone Say Gluten Free Brownies?
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Make gluten-free brownies using almond or oat flour, measure ingredients, mix batter with adult supervision, bake, and learn simple baking chemistry.

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Step-by-step guide to make gluten-free brownies

What you need
8x8 baking pan, adult supervision required, almond or oat flour, baking powder, butter or neutral oil, chocolate chips optional, cocoa powder, eggs, knife, measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, oven mitts, parchment paper or nonstick spray, salt, sugar, vanilla extract, whisk or spoon

Step 1

Ask an adult to preheat the oven to 350°F 175°C.

Step 2

Line the 8x8 baking pan with parchment or spray it with nonstick spray.

Step 3

Measure and add the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl: 1 and 1/2 cups almond or oat flour; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Step 4

Whisk the dry ingredients together until they look even and there are no big clumps.

Step 5

Measure 1/3 cup butter or oil and ask an adult to melt it until it is liquid and slightly cooled.

Step 6

Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl and whisk them with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 7

Pour the melted butter into the whisked eggs and stir until they are mixed together.

Step 8

Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is just combined and smooth.

Step 9

Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips if you want gooey chocolate pieces.

Step 10

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula or spoon.

Step 11

Ask an adult to put the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 12

Ask an adult to use oven mitts to remove the pan and then let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes.

Step 13

Cut the cooled brownies into squares with a knife and ask an adult before tasting.

Step 14

Share a photo of your gluten free brownies and what you learned about baking chemistry on DIY.org.

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

If I can't find almond or oat flour, what can I use instead?

Swap the 1½ cups almond or oat flour for a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend measured the same way and keep the other dry ingredients unchanged.

My batter had big clumps or seemed too dry—what should I do?

Be sure to whisk the dry ingredients until there are no big clumps as the instructions say, and if the batter is too dry add 1–2 tablespoons milk or an extra ½ tablespoon melted butter/oil and stir until just combined before baking 20–25 minutes.

How can I adapt the steps for different age groups?

Have preschoolers do simple tasks like adding chocolate chips and smoothing batter, elementary kids measure and whisk under supervision, and teens can melt butter, crack eggs, and handle the oven only with adult permission as the recipe instructs.

What are easy ways to personalize or extend the brownies?

Fold in ½ cup chopped nuts or a teaspoon espresso powder to the batter, swap vanilla for almond extract, or top cooled brownies with powdered sugar or frosting before sharing your photo and baking-chemistry notes on DIY.org.

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Facts about gluten-free baking for kids

🌾 About 1% of people worldwide have celiac disease and must avoid gluten; many others choose gluten-free diets for intolerance or preference.

🌰 Almond flour is made from finely ground blanched almonds and is higher in protein and healthy fats than wheat flour, which makes baked goods extra moist.

🧪 Baking chemistry: baking soda + an acid produce CO2 bubbles that help baked goods rise, and precise measuring helps decide if brownies turn out fudgy or cakey.

🍫 Brownies were popularized at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago in 1893 — that's when the brownie recipe became famous!

🥣 Oat flour comes from ground oats — oats are naturally gluten-free but are often cross-contaminated, so look for certified gluten-free oats for safe baking.

How do we make gluten-free brownies with almond or oat flour?

To make gluten-free brownies, preheat the oven to 325–350°F (160–175°C) and line an 8x8 pan. Whisk wet ingredients (eggs, sugar, melted butter or oil, vanilla) in one bowl and dry ingredients (almond or certified gluten-free oat flour, cocoa, baking powder or soda, salt, optional xanthan gum) in another. Combine gently until just smooth, fold in chocolate chips if desired, pour into the pan, and bake 18–25 minutes until edges set and a toothpick shows moist crumbs. Supervise children, especially

What materials and ingredients do I need for gluten-free brownies?

You’ll need almond flour or certified gluten-free oat flour, cocoa powder, sugar (or preferred sweetener), eggs or flax eggs, butter or neutral oil, baking powder or baking soda, and salt. Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, nuts, or vanilla. Tools: mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, whisk or spoon, spatula, 8x8 baking pan, parchment paper, oven mitts, and a toothpick. Choose nut-free flour if allergies are a concern and always use certified gluten-free labeled products to avoid cross-conta

What ages is this gluten-free brownie activity suitable for?

This activity works for kids about 3 years and up with adult supervision. Ages 3–5 can pour, stir, and press batter into the pan; ages 6–9 can measure ingredients, whisk, and follow simple instructions; ages 10+ can take on more responsibility and help handle the oven under supervision. Always supervise heat, raw eggs, and sharp tools. Adjust tasks to your child’s skill level and keep clear safety rules in place.

What are the benefits, safety tips, and variations for gluten-free brownies?

Baking gluten-free brownies teaches measuring, following directions, and basic baking chemistry (how fats, eggs, and leaveners work). It builds confidence and fine motor skills. For safety, prevent cross-contamination by using clean utensils and certified gluten-free ingredients, and note almond flour is a nut allergen. Variations: swap almond for oat flour for chewiness, add cocoa nibs, swirl peanut butter, or use applesauce to reduce fat. Always let brownies cool before tasting to avoid burns.
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