Try these delicious keto brownies if you’re trying to satisfy a sugar craving while sticking to your keto diet! These fudgy chocolate brownies taste like the real thing and are the perfect dessert for the chocolate lover in your life.
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❤️ Why you’ll love it
These fudgy keto brownies not only satisfy even the worst chocolate cravings,but they’re also incredibly easy to make. They require just a few keto baking ingredients like almond flour and a sugar-free sweetener.
Make a big batch of these low carb brownies and freeze the extra for the next time those cravings hit!
🥘 Equipment Used
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To make these almond flour brownies,you will need a medium-sized mixing bowl,a small mixing bowl,an 8-inch baking pan,and parchment paper.
🧾 Ingredients Used
- Almond flour: This is the perfect alternative to wheat flour in this keto recipe. The almonds are relatively low in carbs and go perfectly with rich chocolate flavors.
- Cocoa Powder: Choose an unsweetened cocoa powder to get lots of chocolate flavor without the sugar.
- Strong Brewed Espresso:This helps to pump up the chocolatey flavor.
- Granulated Monk Fruit Sweetener:You can use your favorite granulated low carb sweetener for this recipe.
- Eggs: This will bind your brownie batter together and help them rise.
- Vanilla Extract: Pure vanilla extract adds depth to the chocolate flavor.
- Salt: Just a little salt helps the baking powder rise and draws out the sweetness in this almond flour brownie recipe.
- Butter: Melted butter makes these low-carb brownies fudgy and delicious.
🔪 How To Make This Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- Add the butter to a small saucepan over low-medium heat. Once melted,cook the butter until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Whisk constantly.
- Remove the saucepan of browned butter from the heat. Removing the butter from the heat is vital as it is easy to burn the mixture on leftover heat from the burner.
- Stir the brewed espresso into the browned butter. The espresso can be hot or cold. Set the mixture aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl,combine the almond flour,cocoa powder,salt,and monk fruit. In a separate medium bowl,beat the eggs and vanilla extract together. Ensure the browned butter mixture has cooled almost completely,then add the eggs and vanilla to the cooled browned butter. Note:If the browned butter is not cooled enough,it will cook the eggs,so allow for ample cooling time.
- Pour the wet (egg and browned butter) mixture into the dry (almond flour,cocoa,salt,and monk fruit) mixture. Stir until fully combined to bring the keto brownie batter together. Pour the keto brownie batter into the previously prepared 8-inch pan.
- Bake the keto brownies for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Note:The keto brownies are done when an inserted toothpick comes out with only a few crumbs. If the toothpick is still wet after 20 minutes,add more time in 5-minute increments.
- Once the keto brownies are done,allow them to cool completely in the pan before slicing,serving,and enjoying. Optional:top with sugar-free whipped cream or keto-friendly ice cream!
🥫 Storing and Reheating
These keto brownies can be stored at room temperature for 3-5 days in an airtight container or in the fridge for 5-7 days. I like to store some in the freezer for those late-night chocolate cravings. Just wrap them in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer-safe bag.
💭 Tips and Variations
- Mix in some sugar-free chocolate chips for a little crunch in each bite.
- Add dollops of sugar-free peanut butter to the batter for peanut butter brownies!
- Let these keto brownies cool down and rest for several hours before eating. Although it’s hard to wait,the flavor and texture will develop over time.
🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?
These sugar-free brownies are a nice little treat. Turn them into a complete dessert by whipping up a little keto cream cheese chocolate frosting or keto whipped cream and serving them with some fresh berries. This combination is so delicious and refreshing!
👩🍳 Frequently asked questions
To make keto-friendly brownies,you’ll need to replace flour with almond flour and use a sugar substitute like Swerve. Use unsweetened cocoa powder,eggs,butter,vanilla,and baking powder,just like in your favorite brownie recipe!
Regular brownies are definitely not keto-friendly. The flour and sugar add so many carbs,definitely spiking your blood sugar and sending you out of ketosis. Fortunately,there are lots of healthy brownie recipes that fit within a keto or low carb diet.
Yes! Although it depends on how strictly you want to stick to your ketogenic diet,there are plenty of ways to make desserts without sugar and flour. You’ll typically use a low-carb alternative like almond or coconut flour. There are lots of keto alternatives to regular sugar,including stevia,erythritol,xylitol,monk fruit,and more. You can often adapt almost anything to a low-carb recipe with these adjustments.
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Keto Brownies
Try these delicious keto brownies if you’re trying to satisfy a sugar craving while sticking to your keto diet! These fudgy chocolate brownies taste like the real thing and are the perfect dessert for the chocolate lover in your life.
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Servings:8brownies
Calories:220kcal
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
Add the butter to a small saucepan over low-medium heat.
Once melted,cook the butter until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Whisk constantly.
Remove the saucepan of browned butter from the heat. Removing the butter from the heat is vital as it is easy to burn the mixture on leftover heat from the burner.
Stir the brewed espresso into the browned butter. The espresso can be hot or cold. Set the mixture aside to cool.
In a medium bowl,combine the almond flour,cocoa powder,salt,and monk fruit.
In a separate medium bowl,beat the eggs and vanilla extract together.
Ensure the browned butter mixture has cooled almost completely,then add the eggs and vanilla to the cooled browned butter. Note:If the browned butter is not cooled enough it will cook the eggs,so allow for ample cooling time.
Pour the wet (egg and browned butter) mixture into the dry (almond flour,cocoa,salt,and monk fruit) mixture.
Stir until fully combined to bring the keto brownie batter together.
Pour the keto brownie batter into the previously prepared 8-inch pan.
Bake the keto brownies for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Note:The keto brownies are done when an inserted toothpick comes out with only a few crumbs. If the toothpick is still wet after 20 minutes,add more time in 5 minute increments.
Once the keto brownies are done,allow them to cool completely in the pan before slicing,serving,and enjoying.
Optional:top with sugar free whipped cream or keto-friendly ice cream!
Notes
- Mix in some sugar-free chocolate chips for a little crunch in each bite.
- Add dollops of sugar-free peanut butter to the batter for peanut butter brownies!
- Let these keto brownies cool down and rest for several hours before eating. Although it’s hard to wait,the flavor and texture will develop over time.
Nutrition
Calories:220kcal| Carbohydrates:6g| Protein:7g| Fat:21g| Saturated Fat:9g| Polyunsaturated Fat:1g| Monounsaturated Fat:4g| Trans Fat:0.5g| Cholesterol:100mg| Sodium:175mg| Potassium:111mg| Fiber:3g| Sugar:1g| Vitamin A:456IU| Calcium:50mg| Iron:2mg