Craving a rich, chewy, chocolatey dessert without the carbs? If you thought eating brownies on a ketogenic diet was off the table, think again! This fudgy keto brownie recipe is about to become your go-to. These simple homemade brownies are much healthier than traditional brownies and a heck of a lot lower in sugar. This recipe delivers whether you’re following a keto lifestyle or just want a healthier brownie. They’re easy to make, wildly fudgy, and yes, the batter is just as good as the finished product.
Why Keto Brownies?
Traditional brownies are packed with sugar and flour, which means loads of carbs. These keto brownies offer a delicious alternative, satisfying your sweet tooth without derailing your dietary goals. The high fat content in these makes them super moist and delicious thanks to whomever decided almonds could be flour! Flour AND milk.
Key Ingredients for Keto Brownie Perfection
- Super fine almond flour: The base of this recipe. It keeps the brownies moist and low-carb. Almond flour works best, but tiger nut flour may work for nut-free.
- Cacao powder: I love the rich, antioxidant-rich depth of cacao.
- Coconut oil: Replaces butter with healthy fats.
- Monk fruit sweetener: A natural, keto-friendly sugar alternative. Sweetener: Don’t love monk fruit? The moist chocolate brownies can be made with either regular sugar (for non keto) or granulated erythritol. If making them keto, be sure to buy granulated erythritol, not powdered.
- Unsweetened almond milk: Adds moisture.
- Chocolate chips: I love using Lily’s for a keto-friendly option. Have you used chocolate chips in brownies? It creates a super-rich and gooey texture. Optional, but amazing.
These keto brownies are the ultimate low-carb chocolate treat. Better than any boxed mix, they’re made with clean ingredients, pantry staples, and have just 3 net carbs per serving.
Step-by-Step Keto Brownie Recipe
Yields: 16 browniesPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups super fine almond flour
- ½ cup cacao powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted
- ¾ cup monk fruit sweetener (Lakanto’s classic monk fruit sweetener)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup keto-friendly chocolate chips (plus ¼ cup for topping)
Equipment
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper, then spray the parchment paper with coconut oil spray (or spread an even layer of melted coconut oil).
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the almond flour, cocao powder, baking powder and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, monkfruit, eggs, almond milk and vanilla extract. Melt your butter in the microwave. You can simply soften and not melt completely. Mix your vanilla extract in.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Add in 1/2 cup chocolate chips to the brownie batter and stir to combine. The brownie batter will be pretty thick. Stir until a thick batter forms.
- Bake: Pour the brownie batter into the baking pan, and spread in an even layer. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips. Bake for 40 minutes.
- Cool and Cut: Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Easiest to eat when completely cooled. Let cool completely before slicing for the best texture. Use the parchment paper to lift the cooled brownies out of the pan, cut and serve.
Tips for the Perfect Keto Brownies
- Best Texture: Let them cool completely! They also firm up even more if you refrigerate very loosely covered overnight. You can eat them warm, but they're crumbly (and still delicious!) when warm.
- Sweetener: If you are getting into keto baking, Lakanto has a bunch of sugar-free sweeteners that you can use to start baking healthier! For this recipe, I used the classic monk fruit sweetener. You can find it here on Amazon. this is a MUST in your pantry! Trust me, you will need it. Not to mention you can’t even tell that it’s not real sugar! Honestly, I CANNOT rave about it enough.
- Flour Swap: Almond flour works best, but tiger nut flour may work for nut-free.
- Chocolate Chips: Optional, but amazing.
Storing Your Keto Brownies
You can store your keto brownies uncovered on the counter for at least 3 days, or covered in the fridge for at least 1 week. You can also freeze the cut brownies wrapped in plastic wrap for at least 1 year. Make sure you cover them in a container overnight, but not before they cool down. I made the mistake of leaving some out in the open without a covering and they got super brittle LOL!
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Keto Brownie FAQs
- How do you make keto brownies fudgy? Use almond flour, eggs, and coconut oil for moisture. Let them cool completely for that perfect chewy texture.
- What is the best sweetener for keto brownies? Monk fruit is my go-to. It’s a 1:1 sugar swap with no carbs or weird aftertaste.
- Can I use almond flour in keto brownies? Yes! Almond flour keeps them low carb, moist, and delicious.
- Are brownies allowed on a keto diet? Traditional ones, no. But these? Absolutely, just 3 net carbs each!
Variations and Serving Suggestions
- Frosted Brownies: The brownies are delicious with or without frosting (for the photos, I used the keto chocolate frosting recipe linked above in this post).
- Add Nuts: Incorporate chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter for added texture and flavor.
- Peanut Butter Swirl: Swirl peanut butter into the batter before baking for a delicious peanut butter chocolate combination. How ’bout peanut butter and a thick layer of chocolate ganache?
- A La Mode: Are you a fan of brownies a la mode? Serve warm brownies with a scoop of keto-friendly ice cream.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re keto full-time or just craving a better-for-you dessert, this fudgy brownie recipe is a must. These keto brownies are super easy to make and can be whipped up in jiffy! Enjoy a guilt-free chocolate indulgence that satisfies your cravings and keeps you on track. YowZas!
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