This post is sponsored by Tiger Nuts USA.
Tiger nut flour is the secret ingredient in these super fudgy paleo tiger nut brownies! And since tiger nuts are actually tubers, they’re great for people with nut allergies.
Have you heard of tiger nuts? They’re a new-to-me ingredient that I’m really excited to share with you. Here are three fun facts about tiger nuts:
1. They are not nuts! Tiger nuts are actually tubers, which means they’re a great snack option for anyone, even people with nut allergies.
2. Tiger nuts are a truly paleo food–scientists believe that they formed a large part of the diet of hominims and other early humans. They’ve also been found in Egyptian tombs from over 6,000 years ago. (I found this info on Wikipedia.)
3. Tiger nut flour makes delicious brownies!
Bonus fact: tiger nuts are widely cultivated in Spain, where they’re used to make a special kind of horchata. Grab the recipe here!
The folks at Tiger Nuts USA sell peeled and unpeeled tiger nuts as well as tiger nut flour. I haven’t used the unpeeled tiger nuts yet, but I’m planning to use them to make tiger nut milk. (That has to be the coolest name for a kind of dairy-free milk, right? Why drink almond milk when you could drink TIGER NUT MILK??)
The peeled tiger nuts are perfect for snacking. They’re a little bit chewy with a hint of sweetness, and are great on their own or as part of paleo trail mix (I added raisins, chocolate chips, and almonds to mine). I carried my bag of peeled tiger nuts around with me for a couple of days so my friends and coworkers could try them, and they were a big hit! My mom especially liked them, and eventually I had to take the bag away from her.
As you may have guessed, the first thing I made with my bag of tiger nut flour was these brownies. I am so happy with how they turned out! They’re chewy, fudgy, and delicious, full of bold chocolate flavor with a little added crunch from the cacao nibs. The brownies don’t taste much like tiger nuts–they just taste like really good brownies! They’re perfect when you need a nut-free dessert or want a paleo brownie that’s a little lighter than those made with almond flour. Since this tiger nut flour is very finely ground, I’m guessing it will be great in a wide variety of grain-free baked goods. Next I plan to try to make some tiger nut bread!
Tiger Nut Brownies
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Tiger nut flour is the secret ingredient in these super fudgy paleo tiger nut brownies! And since tiger nuts are actually tubers, they're great for people with nut allergies.
Author: Becky Winkler
Recipe type: Gluten free, Grain free, Paleo, Dessert, Brownies
Serves: 9 large or 16 small brownies
Ingredients
- ½ cup ghee or unsalted butter (1 stick or 8 tablespoons)
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated maple sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup tiger nut flour
- 3 tablespoons tapioca flour
- 3 tablespoons cacao nibs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the butter, maple sugar, cocoa, and salt in a medium saucepan over very low heat. Stir frequently until the butter is melted and the mixture is hot to the touch. Remove the pan from the heat and cool until warm, at least 15 minutes. The mixture will appear gritty.
- Stir in the vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring thoroughly after each one. The batter should be glossy and smooth. Add the tiger nut and tapioca flours and stir vigorously again until no floury bits remain.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and sprinkle the cacao nibs on top (if using). Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs but not covered in goo. Cool completely in the pan, then remove the brownies by lifting up the parchment, transfer them to a cutting board, slice, and serve. Store leftover brownies in the refrigerator for up to four days (they're delicious chilled or at room temperature).
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Tiger Nuts USA. Thanks for supporting the companies that help me keep A Calculated Whisk up and running!
Thanks for sharing this recipe! I made it with coconut sugar instead of maple since that’s what I had. I found 30 minutes to be far too long but perhaps that’s the sugar difference. The tiger nut flour I used ended up with a bit of crunch which was a bit disconcerting! I think next time I’d add something that is supposed to crunch (like your cocoa nibs) so it isn’t disconcerting. I have been wanting to try tiger nut flour for a while!
Glad you tried them, Jenny! How was the sweetness level? I think maple sugar is significantly sweeter than coconut. Also, what brand of tiger nut flour did you use? This one was super finely ground and I didn’t notice any crunch from it. 🙂
It’s true, they were not overly sweet using coconut sugar instead. Kind of like a bittersweet brownie, but that’s more to our tastes so I didn’t mind it!
I used the same flour shown on tigernuts.com, not sure of the exact brand name. And it may have been the tapioca that was crunchy, but I doubt it.
That’s a different brand (the one pictured here is from tigernutsusa.com) so maybe that was why? (I agree with you that it’s unlikely the tapioca was crunchy…) I’m glad you liked the sweetness level 🙂
These brownies are looking incredibly fudgy and I wish I had them in front of me right now!
Thanks, Olivia! Me too…
I have never heard of Niger Nuts before. Thanks for sharing the info on the tubers! How cool! And these brownies look completely drool-worthy girl! Yummo!
Thanks so much!! 🙂
I've never heard of tiger nuts before! These brownies look so delicious. I'm not paleo anymore myself, but I still love paleo and gluten-free cooking/baking. 😀
Thanks, Marissa! Hope you give these "nuts" a try 🙂
These brownies are gorgeous. Like everyone else, I've never heard of Tiger Nut, but so curious to find out more.
Thank you, Richa!
I have never heard of tiger nuts before and now that I have, I am totally intrigued! I like to do some paleo recipes because my hubby and I try to go paleo most of the time, even though I slip when it comes to quesadillas and tacos, and it is hard to find paleo treats that are actually good. I can't wait to try this recipe!
Thanks, Jennifer! I'd love to hear what you think!!
I've never had Tiger Nuts! 😀 They sounds awesome and I LOVE those brownies!!
I think my husband would go even crazier for them because we live in Missouri (Mizzou Tigers!!) I'll definitely have to keep an eye out for them! 🙂
Haha, thanks, Dini! My fiancé went to Mizzou so he is a Tigers fan, too! 🙂
I discovered tiger nuts earlier this year and am fascinated by them! It's so wonderful that companies are doing everything they can to bring us nutrient dense foods.
And these brownies…. fudgey goodness! xo
Thanks, Amanda! I agree 🙂
I've never heard of Tiger Nuts before, but they sound really awesome and delicious, so I've gotta get me some! 🙂 LOVE the brownies!
Yes, do it!! Thanks so much!
I've never heard of tiger nuts either. These look amazing!
Thanks, Patti! Hope you give tiger nuts a try 🙂
I have heard the term "tiger nut" thrown around, but never had a clue what it was referring to. It seems like a great ingredient, because those brownies look to die for!!
Thank you, Nora! They were not on my radar until recently either. Such a fun discovery!
Never even heard of tiger nuts! And these brownies are gorgeous!
Thanks so much, Whitney! They're my favorite new ingredient 🙂
Wow – these look incredible and super fudgy.
Thank you, Kristi!
I didn't know that there were "tiger nuts"… Now I'm intrigued, I look for it and try this recipe 😀
Me neither, until recently! I haven't seen them in stores yet but it's easy to order them online 🙂
so interesting! will try soon!
Great! Hope you enjoy as much as I did 🙂
Gaaaah this is like waking up on Christmas morning for me! I always love trying new gluten-free flours, and had never heard of tiger nut flour before. I'm amped to pick up a bag and whip out these holy delicious brownies…they look sooo fudgyyy!
Haha, yes–it IS like Christmas!! Thanks, Julia!
Never heard of tiger nuts, pretty interesting! I'd love to play with some too….
the brownies look fantastic!
Thanks so much, Sally! Hope you give them a try 🙂
I seriously have been hearing SO much about Tiger Nuts lately and, considering Paleo thing are my JAM, I have been dying to try them! These brownies look SO good, and they're healthy? Sign me up! Pinned!
Thank you, Taylor! You've got to try them. I'm so excited about all the possibilities of this flour (especially because I can't have coconut flour due to my coconut allergy!) 🙂 Thanks for the pin!
OK, I've never heard of tiger nuts, but I'd love to win some! 🙂 I'm always looking for new paleo snacks. And these brownies…what fudgy goodness!
Thank you, Lizzy! I'm always on the lookout for snacks, too, and am so glad I found tiger nuts 🙂
I've never heard of Tiger Nuts until now, but they sound great. And these brownies look INCREDIBLE!! Yummed. 🙂
Thanks so much, Blair! Hope you get a chance to try them out 🙂