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Tiger Nut Brownies

July 17, 2015 By Becky 42 Comments

This post is sponsored by Tiger Nuts USA.
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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.

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!
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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??)

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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.
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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!
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Tiger Nut Brownies
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
40 mins
 
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
  1. Preheat the oven to 350Β°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
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Comments

  1. JennyBakes says

    May 6, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      May 6, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      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. πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • JennyBakes says

        May 6, 2016 at 4:42 pm

        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.

        Reply
        • Becky says

          May 6, 2016 at 8:50 pm

          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 πŸ™‚

          Reply
  2. Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says

    July 24, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    These brownies are looking incredibly fudgy and I wish I had them in front of me right now!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 25, 2015 at 1:11 am

      Thanks, Olivia! Me too…

      Reply
  3. J Trogstad says

    July 24, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 24, 2015 at 12:53 pm

      Thanks so much!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Marissa @ OMG FOOD says

    July 23, 2015 at 1:54 am

    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. πŸ˜€

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 24, 2015 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks, Marissa! Hope you give these "nuts" a try πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Richa says

    July 20, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    These brownies are gorgeous. Like everyone else, I've never heard of Tiger Nut, but so curious to find out more.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 23, 2015 at 12:27 am

      Thank you, Richa!

      Reply
  6. Jennifer Stewart says

    July 19, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 23, 2015 at 12:27 am

      Thanks, Jennifer! I'd love to hear what you think!!

      Reply
  7. Dini @The Flavor Bender says

    July 19, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    I've never had Tiger Nuts! πŸ˜€ 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! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 23, 2015 at 12:27 am

      Haha, thanks, Dini! My fiancΓ© went to Mizzou so he is a Tigers fan, too! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. AmandaPaa says

    July 18, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 18, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks, Amanda! I agree πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Sunny Side Ups says

    July 17, 2015 at 11:51 pm

    I've never heard of Tiger Nuts before, but they sound really awesome and delicious, so I've gotta get me some! πŸ™‚ LOVE the brownies!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 18, 2015 at 1:53 pm

      Yes, do it!! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  10. Patti says

    July 17, 2015 at 11:03 pm

    I've never heard of tiger nuts either. These look amazing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 18, 2015 at 1:53 pm

      Thanks, Patti! Hope you give tiger nuts a try πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Nora says

    July 17, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    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!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 17, 2015 at 7:32 pm

      Thank you, Nora! They were not on my radar until recently either. Such a fun discovery!

      Reply
  12. Whitney B says

    July 17, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    Never even heard of tiger nuts! And these brownies are gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 17, 2015 at 7:31 pm

      Thanks so much, Whitney! They're my favorite new ingredient πŸ™‚

      Reply
  13. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

    July 17, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    Wow – these look incredible and super fudgy.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 17, 2015 at 7:31 pm

      Thank you, Kristi!

      Reply
  14. Santiago Caparros says

    July 17, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    I didn't know that there were "tiger nuts"… Now I'm intrigued, I look for it and try this recipe πŸ˜€

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 17, 2015 at 7:31 pm

      Me neither, until recently! I haven't seen them in stores yet but it's easy to order them online πŸ™‚

      Reply
  15. Claudia | Gourmet Project says

    July 17, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    so interesting! will try soon!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 17, 2015 at 7:31 pm

      Great! Hope you enjoy as much as I did πŸ™‚

      Reply
  16. Julia says

    July 17, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 17, 2015 at 7:30 pm

      Haha, yes–it IS like Christmas!! Thanks, Julia!

      Reply
  17. SallyBR says

    July 17, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    Never heard of tiger nuts, pretty interesting! I'd love to play with some too….

    the brownies look fantastic!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 17, 2015 at 7:30 pm

      Thanks so much, Sally! Hope you give them a try πŸ™‚

      Reply
  18. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    July 17, 2015 at 11:47 am

    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!

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    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 17, 2015 at 12:12 pm

      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!) πŸ™‚ Thanks for the pin!

      Reply
  19. Lizzy T says

    July 17, 2015 at 10:25 am

    OK, I've never heard of tiger nuts, but I'd love to win some! πŸ™‚ I'm always looking for new paleo snacks. And these brownies…what fudgy goodness!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 17, 2015 at 10:26 am

      Thank you, Lizzy! I'm always on the lookout for snacks, too, and am so glad I found tiger nuts πŸ™‚

      Reply
  20. Blair Lonergan says

    July 17, 2015 at 9:52 am

    I've never heard of Tiger Nuts until now, but they sound great. And these brownies look INCREDIBLE!! Yummed. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca Winkler says

      July 17, 2015 at 9:55 am

      Thanks so much, Blair! Hope you get a chance to try them out πŸ™‚

      Reply

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