Two Bite Brownies with Strawberries (Gluten Free)

Two bite brownies with strawberries are a healthier treat, with no refined sugar! Make this easy recipe using a gluten free or grain free brownie mix.

Disclosure: Lindsay Cotter is a certified nutrition specialist, and does not have a medical degree. The information in this post comes from reliable medical resources, but should not be taken as medical advice. We recommend that you consult with your doctor before starting any new eating program or making changes to your diet.

Hey there! I’m partnering with Bob’s Red Mill to bring you this brownie balls recipe. I use their products because I know they are handled and manufactured in a dedicated gluten free facility. I appreciate your support of the brands that help me create delicious nourishing recipes for you!

Everyone deserves some sweetness now and then, right?!

But, it’s important not to let our guard down and go all-out, consuming unhealthy sugars. I will always believe that the best way to sweeten foods is by using NATURAL, unrefined sugars.

One EASY way to do it is by using the natural sweetness of fruit. Whether it’s using dates to make Mocha Almond Fudge or sweetening brownies with strawberries, you can feel better knowing that you’re not feeding your body toxins.

So, now that you know the best way to sweeten your desserts, I’m going to show you the easiest way to make them!

Gluten Free or Grain Free Brownies with Strawberries

This recipe is beyond easy to make, with just 5 ingredients, plus a package of Bob’s Red Mill gluten free or grain free brownie mix.

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Oh, and extra bonus- this is a one-bowl brownie recipe, too! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Gluten free or Grain Free Brownie Mix – There are several on the market but I always have consistent results with the Bob’s Red Mill brand.
  
  Bob’s has TWO different brownie mixes to choose from. The gluten free brownie mix has been around a long time and is super popular. But they recently launched a grain free brownie mix, which is ALSO refined sugar free (made with coconut sugar).
  
  Because we’re featuring recipes with unrefined sugar this month, I think it’s the perfect time to feature it in a recipe.
  
• Large eggs– I haven’t tried using flax egg to make this recipe. If you want to try it, be sure to let me know how they turn out!
  
• Melted butter– If you need a dairy free option, plant-based butter sticks work well, as does melted coconut oil
  
• Strawberry jam or preserves– Be sure to check the labels and avoid any preserves that include refined sugar or processed sugar substitutes. Check out my last post for a list of sugars to avoid. Of course, you can always use homemade sugar-free strawberry jam.

• Vanilla extract
  
• Fresh or freeze-dried strawberries– Freeze dried fruit shouldn’t have any added sugars, but check the label to be sure.
  
• Dark chocolate or sugar free chocolate, for topping

If you need justification for making this recipe, I have three great reasons:

1. Because chocolate and strawberry is the best Valentines dessert combo out there!
   
2. Quick and easy! They literally take 3 steps to make and minimal ingredients. All thanks to Bob’s Red Mill Grain Free Brownie Mix.
   
3. They are “healthyish” –> Lower in sugar, and an unrefined sugar at that!  Plus, a boost of Vitamin C.
   
   Yep, that evens out the brownie part. Haha! And they will satisfy your sweet tooth in a refreshing way.

VIDEO: How to Make Two Bite Brownie Balls

In this video, we feature the gluten free brownie mix. Other than needing a bit less cooking oil, making the recipe with the grain free mix is identical.

1. Mix the batter and bake the brownies.
   
   Just follow the directions on the package and you’re good to go! If you use one of the Bob’s Red Mill mixes, you’ll need eggs and melted butter or oil. Plus, the other ingredients shown above.
   
   The key is to slightly UNDER BAKE the brownies so that they are crispy on top but fudgy in the middle.
   
2. Cool, roll, and freeze. After the pan of brownies with strawberries is cool, you simple roll them into balls and freeze for 20 minutes.
   
3. Decorate– After they have set, drizzle each two-bite brownie with dark chocolate.

If you want to take this treat one step further, blend up freeze-dried strawberries to create a dye free pink powder. Then sprinkle it on top.

They’re so pretty in pink!

When you should make these brownie balls? 

RIGHT NOW! Hey, the big romantic holiday where we can justify our NEED for chocolate . Hint Hint ––> the sweetest Valentine’s day dessert ever! Enough said. Go!

Recipe notes

Yield: This recipe creates about 25 brownie balls.

Storage: Keep them stored in the fridge for up to a week, or you can freeze them for up to 3 weeks.

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See? A healthy-ish dessert bite loaded with fudgy chocolate and strawberries. Little effort to make, but lots of effort to resist. 

Go bake, roll, drizzle, and take a bite!

Alright alright, you can chime in. What’s your favorite chocolate combo? Fruity? Salted? Caramel?

Do you prefer your desserts in bite sized form?

Cheers friends!

LC

This post was originally published on February 9, 2018. The content was updated and republished on February 11, 2021.