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.
Refined-Sugar-Free Brownie Bites
Everyone deserves some sweetness every now and again, 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.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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.
- 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 also have a grain-free brownie mix, which is refined-sugar-free (made with coconut sugar).
- 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
How to Make Two Bite Strawberry 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.
- 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. - Cool, roll, and freeze. After the pan of brownies with strawberries is cool, you simple roll them into balls and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Decorate– After they have set, drizzle each two-bite brownie with dark chocolate.
- Pretty in pink: 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.
- 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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Gluten-Free Brownie Recipes
Two Bite Brownies with Strawberries (Gluten Free)
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 25 bites 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Two bite brownies with strawberries are an unrefined sugar treat for Valentine’s Day. Make this easy recipe using a gluten free OR grain free brownie mix!
Ingredients
- 21-ounce package gluten or grain free brownie mix (we recommend Bob’s Red Mill)
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ to ½ cup melted butter or oil (see notes)
- ¼ cup strawberry jam/preserves (no added sugar option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ to ⅔ cup sliced strawberries or freeze-dried strawberries
- Extra fresh strawberry slices for topping
- 2 – 3 ounces dark chocolate to melt and coat (you will not need to use all of it)
- 1 teaspoon refined coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Make brownie batter according to instructions on package. For this recipe, we’re using Bob’s Red Mill brownie mix, which requires 3 eggs and ½ cup melted butter (as listed above).
- Combine brownie mix, eggs, and butter in a large bowl, mix well. Stir in the strawberry preserves. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Add a handful of sliced strawberries on top.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. For fudge brownies, bake in an 8×8 pan about 40 minutes . The tops should be crispy and inside more fudge-like. If the brownies start to brown on the outside but still need baking in the middle, cover with foil then continue to bake another 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool in the pan.
- Once cool, crumble brownies into a large bowl. Feel free to mix in optional ½ teaspoon berry extract or more sliced strawberries.
- Next, with your hands, roll batter into balls about the size of a golf ball. Optional – Roll each bite in ground up freeze-dried strawberries for color/decor.
- Place a thin slice of fresh strawberry on top of each brownie bite. Fold/press each slice into the brownie ball so it seals to the top.
- Continue to do so for each bite, then place on a cookie sheet or other pan/tray.
- Place pan in freezer or fridge to set (freezer recommended).
- While the balls are hardening in the fridge or freezer, melt dark chocolate.
- Melt ¼ to ⅓ cup dark chocolate with 1 to 2 teaspoon coconut oil. Heat in microwave in 30 second intervals or on stove top until all is melted, whisking between intervals.
- Once brownies with strawberries have set, remove from fridge and drizzle dark chocolate on top of each.
- Freeze or place in fridge until ready to serve. Store in fridge or freezer for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- Making grain free version with this brownie mix will require ⅓ cup oil.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10 g
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
My kids really enjoyed this! So fun making and eating these!
So amazingly delicious!!! The are too fabulous for words! Adding in more fresh strawberries while I formed them was a great idea, we all loved them!
Thank you so much, and I’m so happy you all loved them!
I love strawberry and chocolate together, these are the perfect little bites!
I agree! It’s the best portion control. 😉
this looks so good!! cant wait to try this!
You are evil…in the best possible way 🙂
Haha i try
Such a tasty flavor combo!
Send me ALL the brownie bites! These sound AMAZING.
I knew you’d love! 🙂
Whoa, these bites are pure brilliance.
Thank you Jo!
Chocolate, strawberry and bit size… YES! Love easy grab and go bites when you need that sweet treat!
You had me at brownie. Omg these look so good. And I love how the red pops in your photos! So yummy.
thank you friend! Eye candy, right? Actually, just pure candy in healthyish brownie form
I think this is an informative post and it is very useful and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed reading this post. big fan, thank you!
In step 9 it says to put in freezer
In Step 10 it says harden in fridge,
So do we put the bites in the fridge or the freezer?
Place brownie bites in freezer to set.
While the brownie bites are hardening in the fridge, melt your dark chocolate.
Just updated it! Thanks! Fridge or freezer work. I recommend freezer first, then fridge after coating so the strawberries don’t get too hard. If your brownie batter is really soft, then keep in freezer. Does this help?
These sound DIVINE!!
Oh my lord, these are so mouthwatering! Love the freeze-dried strawberries in there 🙂
That fudgy inside though….. drooling.
all for you my dear! and I will bring the wine. 😉
Whoa these brownie bites look so good and tempting! I love the combination of chocolate and strawberry. Perfect for Valenbtine’s day ♥
you know it girl! 😉
I’ve never wanted anything more than I want these right now! They look delicious!
These are so beautiful! Can’t wait to try!
Bro. You know I love your balls. Especially the festive ones. HAHAHA!
You are an overachiever Lindsay! Without a doubt. LOVE Bob’s Red Mill and LOVE these bites!
The perfect bite-sized Valentine’s dessert!
I LOVE how you used your gift for making beautiful bites and turned these brownies into little bites. It’s like a chocolate dipped strawberry in brownie form. I haven’t seen that brownie mix yet, but when I do, I hope to pick it up!
thank you friend! that means a lot. <3 always love your encouragement
OMG SEND THESE TO ME NOW. I am a breastfeeding mama and need to eat all the things
You have no idea how many times I have made bites for nursing moms. Truly! Wish I could deliver. You are amazing and I’ve been thinking about you! <3 hugs to little one too.