Best Fudgy Fresh Milled Flour Brownies With Extra Chocolate
Fresh milled flour brownies are the ultimate treat for anyone looking to enjoy a rich, fudgy dessert made with wholesome, fresh ingredients. These whole grain brownies balance deep chocolate flavor with nutritional benefits—it’s my go-to brownie recipe!
Fresh milled flour brownies are everything you want in a homemade treat—rich, fudgy, and packed with deep chocolate flavor—all while being made with nourishing, wholesome ingredients. There are a lot of brownie recipes out there, but if you’re looking for one that feels indulgent but is made with care from start to finish, this is the one.
What makes this the best brownie recipe isn’t just the flavor (though it’s seriously amazing)—it’s that you’re using freshly milled whole grains right from your own kitchen. Milling your own soft white wheat means you’re baking with the entire grain: bran, germ, and endosperm. That means more nutrients, more fiber, and more flavor. Unlike store-bought flour, which is stripped of most of its goodness, fresh milled flour brings a mild, slightly nutty taste and a softer texture that makes these brownies feel like a special treat (and one of our favorite desserts!).
This recipe doesn’t rely on complicated steps or unusual ingredients. Just melt, mix, and bake. The result is a batch of brownies with a fudgy center, crinkly top, and chewy edges—the kind of dessert that disappears faster than you expect.
Whether you’re new to baking with whole grains or a longtime grain mill user, these brownies are a delicious and rewarding way to put your own flour to good use. You may also enjoy fresh milled pancakes, fresh milled blueberry muffins with streusel topping, fresh milled Belgian waffles, or whole wheat focaccia.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Freshly milled flour: Using freshly ground soft white wheat berries gives you a better texture and flavor than regular whole wheat flour—more tender and less bitter.
That crinkly, fudgy top: These fudgy brownies bake up with the iconic crinkly top that’s the best part of any brownie, especially paired with a chewy brownie center.
Customizable and chocolate-packed: Toss in chocolate chips, walnuts, or even peanut butter chips to create your own version of these chewy brownies.
What Are Fresh Milled Flour Brownies?
Fresh milled flour brownies are classic homemade brownies made with flour that’s been freshly ground from whole wheat berries—usually using a grain mill. The result? A richer flavor, denser nutrients, and a chewy, fudgy texture that rivals any bakery brownie. They’re different from cakey brownie recipes made with all-purpose flour and lean more into the decadent territory of cosmic brownies, but with wholesome ingredients.
Fresh Milled Flour Brownies Ingredients
- Coconut oil or butter: Melted coconut oil gives a slight coconut undertone; butter brings a traditional richness. Room temperature is key.
- Sugar of choice: I prefer sucanat or coconut sugar. These unrefined sugars add depth and work well with whole grains. You can use cane sugar as well.
- Eggs: Large eggs at room temperature bind and add structure.
- Pure vanilla extract: A full tablespoon gives these brownies their classic bakery-style aroma.
- Fresh milled soft white wheat: Softer and lighter than hard wheat; perfect for desserts. If you’re new to milling, this is the right grain to start with.
- Baking powder: Helps the brownies rise just enough without making them cakey.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: Look for a high-quality dark cocoa for intense chocolate flavor.
- Optional mix-ins: Chocolate chips, nuts, peanut butter chips—whatever makes your version the best brownies ever! We are chocolate lovers, so like to add chocolate chips.
A full list of ingredients and quantities can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Fresh Milled Flour Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 glass or metal pan with melted butter or coconut oil.
- In a large bowl, mix melted oil and sugar until mostly smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients—freshly milled flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no dry bits remain.
- Fold in any chocolate chips, nuts, or other add-ins if using.
- Pour the brownie batter into greased pan and smooth the top so it is even.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until the edges pull away and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before slicing. Option to serve with a dollop of delicious homemade ice cream!
- Wrap in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container for freshness the next day!
Recipe Tips
- Use soft white wheat for best results—hard red wheat can be too dense for brownies.
- Let brownies cool fully before cutting for a clean slice and full fudgy texture.
- Store in an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap to keep moist.
- Don’t overbake—check with a toothpick at 25 minutes.
- For neater edges, line your pan with parchment paper before pouring in the batter.
Fresh Milled Flour Brownies Variations
- Nutty brownies: Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans before baking.
- Chocolate chunk brownies: Swap chocolate chips for chopped dark chocolate for pockets of melty richness.
- Peanut butter swirl brownies: Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter onto the batter and swirl before baking.
- Einkorn brownies: Use freshly milled einkorn wheat for an ancient grain version—add 2 tablespoons extra flour to adjust moisture.
Recipe FAQs
I hope you love this recipe!
These fudgy, crinkly-topped, whole wheat brownies are everything a chocolate lover could want. If you’ve never baked with fresh milled flour, this is the place to start!
Fudgy Chocolate Fresh Milled Flour Brownies
Fresh milled flour brownies are the ultimate treat for anyone looking to enjoy a rich, fudgy dessert made with wholesome, fresh ingredients. These whole grain brownies balance deep chocolate flavor with nutritional benefits—they'll be your go-to brownie recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut oil (melted) or melted butter, plus a bit more for oiling the pan
- 3 cups sugar of choice: cane, sucanat, or coconut sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups milled soft white wheat berries (about 1 1/2 cups whole soft wheat)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Optional add ins: Up to 1 total of cup milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, walnuts, or a mixture
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9 x 13 glass pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut oil and sugar of choice until mostly smooth. Then add the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the fresh flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients and mix well so no bits of dry flour remain.
- Stir in any chocolate chips or nuts, then pour the batter evenly into a lightly oiled 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the edges start to pull away from the side of the pan and/or a toothpick inserted into the batter comes out clean.
- Cool, then slice and serve!
Notes
- Use soft white wheat for best results—the right grains are important when baking with whole wheat. Hard red wheat can be too dense for brownies.
- You can also use an Ezekiel flour blend for an even more robust nutrient profile.
- Let brownies cool fully before cutting for a clean slice and full fudgy texture.
- Store in an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap to keep moist.
- Don’t overbake—check with a toothpick at 25 minutes.
Other Recipes You May Enjoy…
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- Fresh Milled Flour Biscuits
- Whole Grain Tortillas with Fresh Milled Flour
- Sourdough Bread with Fresh Milled Flour
- King Arthur Sourdough Bread Recipe
- Easy Sourdough Flatbread
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