Looking for Gluten Free Brownies in Brisbane? Here’s What You Need to Know

Looking for gluten free brownies in Brisbane? You’re not alone. Every week, people search for brownies they can enjoy without gluten, for birthdays, gifts, or just a moment of indulgence. At Dello Mano, we’ve been crafting handmade brownies for nearly two decades, and we understand how much joy a good brownie can bring.

Our gluten-friendly brownie gift box, handmade in Brisbane with Belgian chocolate and almond meal. A luxurious gift, sealed for freshness and delivered Australia-wide. (Not suitable for coeliacs or gluten allergies - see our allergen policy.)

Many of our customers searching “gluten free brownies Brisbane” aren’t necessarily coeliac or gluten sensitive, they’re looking for a rich, indulgent brownie made without gluten-containing flour ingredients, without compromising on taste or texture.

And that’s exactly what our gluten friendly brownie offers.

Our brownies are:

• Made with almond meal as the primary base, supported by a small amount of gluten free flour

• Handmade in isolated trays, with all possible precautions to reduce cross-contact

• Prepared with care in our regular kitchen, where gluten is present and the same equipment is used to make all of our luxury brownies. For this reason, we say that allergen cross contamination is possible. 

But for the many people avoiding gluten for lifestyle or non-coeliac or allergy reasons, our brownies have become a beloved favourite.

We’re often asked why we say "gluten friendly" instead of "gluten free." It’s a great question, and the answer comes down to Australian food law.

In Australia, the term “gluten free” isn’t just a label, it’s a legal standard.

If something is called gluten free, it must meet very strict rules set by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). That means:

🥣 No gluten ingredients at all, not even tiny traces of wheat, rye, barley or oats

🧪 No detectable gluten in testing, even a few parts per million is too much

🧼 Made in a totally gluten free kitchen, no shared equipment, no cross-contact, ever

📦 All ingredients must be certified gluten free, even during transport and storage

In other words, a truly gluten free product must be made from start to finish in an environment that is completely free of gluten, from the ingredient sourcing to the cooking and packing.

This is especially important for people with coeliac disease or serious gluten allergies, where even a crumb can cause harm.

Back in 2007, we launched what was then Australia’s first gluten free brownie gift box (pre the legal requirements - we wer making brownies that today are called Gluten-Friendly)

Why?

Because gluten free options barely existed, and someone close to us needed something better.

Our aunt was diagnosed with coeliac disease at age 65. Social, vibrant, and always dining with friends, she suddenly found herself excluded. She would bring her own gluten free sandwich to cafés just to be part of the table.

That broke our hearts.

So we developed a celebratory gluten free brownie, something beautiful she could enjoy without feeling left out. Back then, gluten free was barely a category. We weren’t doing it to chase a trend. We were doing it to make a difference. They were called Gluten Free back then however have since become known as Gluten Friendly because they are not made in a dedicated kitchen. 

A few weeks ago, a Brisbane dad called us after buying our gluten friendly brownies for his daughter’s birthday. She had long missed out on treats, and finally, she could enjoy something special again.

That’s why we still do this.

🍫 Made with real Belgian chocolate

🌰 Almond meal base for moist, rich texture

👐 Hand-poured and small batch baked — no shortcuts

🎁 Elegantly gift-boxed, perfect for birthdays, thank you gifts or just because

👉 Order Gluten Friendly Brownies Online - Pick up Wintergarden or one of our growing Pick up partner locations or order brownies online for delivery anywhere in Australia.

📍 Buy In Store in Brisbane Wintergarden

🤎 Our Gluten Friendly Brownie is available for Australia wide delivery. 

Not all gluten free or gluten friendly brownies are created equal. Whether you're choosing for yourself or gifting to someone avoiding gluten, here are a few qualities that make all the difference:

Look for brownies made with natural, high-quality ingredients — especially when flour substitutes are involved. Nut-based flours like almond meal not only avoid gluten but offer richness and moisture that mimic (or exceed) traditional flour-based brownies.

At Dello Mano, we use Belgian chocolate, real butter, almond meal, and a touch of gluten free flour, no fillers, no synthetic gums.

Many mass-market gluten free brownies tend to be dry or gritty. A great gluten free brownie should be:

• Moist and fudgy

• Slightly chewy at the edge

• Smooth in texture without graininess

We test each small batch to ensure that unmistakable Dello Mano mouthfeel, a luxury brownie experience, not a compromise.

Gluten free products often spoil faster or become crumbly. Our gluten friendly brownies are:

• Individually wrapped in foil

• Refrigerated to maintain freshness

• Ideal for gifts, they travel well and arrive looking perfect

Especially when gifting, a brownie should feel like a treat, not just a dietary workaround. Our gluten friendly brownie comes in the same elegant gift box as our classic collection, so there's no compromise on beauty or impact.

We’re proud to be a Brisbane original. While others have joined the market more recently, Dello Mano has been baking luxury brownies in Brisbane for over 18 years.

Whether you're gifting or indulging, our Brisbane Brownie Collection includes our signature gluten friendly brownies, handmade, heartfelt, and beautifully presented.