Kelly, LowSoRecipes.comThis Low Sodium Brownie recipe is rich, fudgy, and delicious. Made with all purpose flour, cocoa powder, and unsalted butter! They cook quickly and are a perfect salt-free dessert or snack.
These brownies are an amazing dessert to enjoy with a cold glass of milk!
When I’m in the mood for a late-night chocolate craving, this low sodium brownies recipe is my GO-TO dessert! And what’s better than a dessert you can feel extra good about eating? Boxed brownie mix can contain lots of sodium from added salt and preservatives. Not these treats!
These brownies are loaded with antioxidants from raw cacao powder, and are made with no salt. They totally hit the spot when you want something sweet, homemade, and salt-free!
These Low Sodium Brownies Are:
- Rich
- Decadent
- Fudgy
- Thick
- Quick to Make
- A Fantastic Dessert
- Salt Free
Low Sodium Brownies Made with Pantry Staples
This low sodium brownies recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple dessert! It uses almost all ingredients you would have in your dry pantry or cupboards – most of which you probably have on hand. Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and tasty treats using a few staples you can rotate.
I made a list of my Favorite Low Sodium Pantry Staples that I always keep stocked. By stocking up on healthy whole ingredients you can bake delicious salt-free & low so recipes without a trip to the store!
What’s In These Dairy Free Brownies?
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- All Purpose Flour: I use King Arthur organic all purpose flour for all my recipes, I love the consistency and texture of the crumb this flour produces. If you are gluten free, then a gluten free flour would be a nice substitute in this dish. If you want to keep it a little wholesome, you can use half whole wheat flour as well.
- Cacao Powder: this unsweetened cacao powder is a healthy and good-for-you addition to this sauce. Raw Cacao powder is loaded with antioxidants and has tons of healthy benefits. Make sure you use a raw cacao powder and not sweetened baking cocoa… it makes a huge difference.
- Granulated Sugar: I like this organic sugar for my recipes, I recommend organic sugar for cooking and baking.
- Unsalted Butter – we only use unsalted butter in all our recipes, it’s a great way to cut down on your salt & sodium intake with a simple swap.
- Eggs – We try to get cage free / free range eggs when we can. There isn’t any nutritional difference, but I always try to support animal welfare when I can!
- Sodium Free Baking Powder: Regular baking powder has a TON of sodium – really, check the labels! We love this low sodium version, for a healthier swap. And it still makes the fluffiest crepes!
- Vanilla Extract: it’s super important to use real pure vanilla extract, and not artificial baking vanilla flavor. This real all natural vanilla is a fantastic ingredient to give this recipe an #extra boost.
Make Ahead Brownies Without Salt
Baking can be a fun (and delicious!) hobby, but many baking ingredients to contain high amounts of sodium. Baking soda, baking powders, and butters or milks may have additional added salt or preservatives.
I like to bake with some fantastic swaps which are have low/no salt, and make better versions of the classics! I use a sodium free baking powder for these brownies to get them super light and fluffy with no added sodium!
How Do I Make Brownies with No Salt?
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the all purpose flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder. Mix the dry ingredients together.
- Add the eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract and mix well to combine. Add walnuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the baking dish and place in a center rack of the oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cooked fully through. To test, stick a toothpick into the center of the brownies, and if it comes out clean the brownies are fully cooked.
- Allow the brownies to cool for at least 10 minutes, and enjoy!
More Low Sodium Dessert Recipes You’ll Love!
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Low Sodium Hot Chocolate Recipe (No Salt Added)
Low Sodium Crepes Recipe (No Salt Added)
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Low Sodium Brownies
Equipment
- 8 x 8 baking dish
- parchment paper
- whisk
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sodium-free baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the all purpose flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder. Mix the dry ingredients together.
- Add the eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract and mix well to combine. Add walnuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the baking dish and place in a center rack of the oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cooked fully through. To test, stick a toothpick into the center of the brownies, and if it comes out clean the brownies are fully cooked.
- Allow the brownies to cool for at least 10 minutes, and enjoy!
Notes
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*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to confirm amounts.
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Simple yet tasty