I have not made these yet but my daughter does have celiac disease and it’s an autoimmune problem . Recipe looks great can’t wait to try it.

Why so Hostile over a Brownie recipe?

I get annoyed at the cattle-mentality of the public, too, especially when it comes to food fads. However, celiac disease is only one reason to avoid gluten. I test sensitive to gluten, as well as wheat and some other grains (also tree nuts, dairy, eggs) and I have eczema (atopic dermatitis), which means that if I do not avoid these foods, I break out in a rash. So don't assume that celiac sufferers are the only people with reason to avoid gluten. Food sensitivities aren't any fun and I appreciate recipes that help me feel less deprived.

'It’s estimated that one percent of the population has Celiac disease and one in 30 people have a gluten sensitivity–and eating gluten causes inflammation every time they eat it. ' This is not a fad! Gluten has caused inflammation, hives, and thyroid attacks. Since I have been gluten free, my lab results have shown a decrease in my TPO antibodies. I was a skeptic like you until I got sick! I don't have celiac disease, but I do have an autoimmune disease. https://www.amymyersmd.com/2017/02/3-important-reasons-give-gluten-autoimmune-disease/

These brownies are delicious, and I appreciate that they don't require any special expensive pantry items. While I agree that an extremely low population is Celiac, there is a good number of people who could use less wheat and gluten in their diets. Get a grip, a life: stop being so rage-y and skip over these recipes if they don't suit you .

I don't have celiac disease but gluten acts as a severe allergen to my body. It's not a fad, this is a true allergy- and there are more people out there recognizing their reactions now than ever. Maybe that means our wheat sources have been poisoned. I am so thankful for recipes like this and other gluten free options, stop being so angry and realize this is a true blessing in the cooking world for those of us who are truly allergic to gluten. You need to do more research on what the symptoms of gluten allergies are before bashing so much like this. Stop calling an allergy that can send me to the hospital a 'fad'. You're uneducated.

These are the most popular brownies I have made for all of my gluten-eating friends. I don't think this is an appropriate venue for being so outraged when it doesn't sound like you even made the recipe. With or without pecans, and using just normal chocolate chips, these are always amazing.

Regardless, these are delicious. I'm not GF and love them.

Awesome brownies-I subbed oil for butter and they came out super! Great way to make them healthier and diary free (same amount of oil as the butter in the original recipe)

MS10766827, there are some of us who are gluten sensitive, as I am. Also, gluten can lead to some intestinal issues for some people. Perhaps you can just comment on the recipes you make instead of using this forum to belittle those of us who choose not to eat gluten. Thank you.