These are the ultimate low carb Keto Brownies. They are super chocolatey with a hint of nuttiness from the almond flour. It’s dense and not too sweet – perfect to satisfy those sugar cravings. {gluten free, whole30, keto, paleo}
Sometimes you just have to have some chocolate to satisfy those cravings! It’s not wise to totally ignore our cravings, in fact, I find that eating sweets like this now and then really helps me stick to a healthy plan. If I don’t give in then I just crave and obsess!
One of the best flours to use when you are baking keto is almond flour. 1/4 cup of almond flour has about 12 grams of fat and only 2 grams of net carbs (carbs – fiber). And it’s super nutritious and packed with protein. It’s not easy to overindulge on almond flour baked goods because they are dense and fill you up fast. They don’t spike your blood sugar like white flour alternatives.
What are the Best Almond Flours? Here are my favorites…
- Anthony’s Almond Flour
- Bob’s Red Mill Superfine Almond Flour
- Honeyville Blanched Almond Flour
- Blue Diamond Almond Flour
The other secret to making Keto Brownies is the sugar replacement. If you are following paleo or whole30 you can use coconut sugar but keto rules are no sugar. I replace my sugar with Erythritol which is a natural sweetener that can be used as a sugar substitute. It doesn’t taste the same as regular sugar but it works fine in recipes like this.
Can I Use Stevia to make Keto Brownies?
I prefer to make brownies with erythritol but you can give it a try. I find this to be the best natural sweetener for baking. I have made these for years using coconut sugar which makes them paleo and whole30 compliant. If you’d like to learn more about keto sweeteners check out this article.
How To Make Keto Brownies with Almond Flour?
Okay, don’t be scared because these are fairly easy. They will mix up in one bowl much like regular brownies but they are not the same consistency. These are thick and dense – you have to spread them out in the pan before baking. I like to store mine in the fridge because they can get stale when sitting on the counter.
Can I Freeze Keto Brownies?
Yes, you can freeze these Keto Brownies. Just place slices on a sheet pan lined with wax or parchment paper and freeze them for about an hour. Then wrap them individually in plastic wrap and freeze. You can zap them in the microwave or let them thaw overnight in the fridge. They are not as good as when they are fresh but they still satisfy urgent chocolate cravings!
Keto Brownies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup grass fed butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup erythritol
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp Lilly's chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 9 baking pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- Whisk together all dry ingredients. Add butter, eggs, and vanilla. Make sure the butter is cooled!
- Mix well, the batter will be thick. Spread into pan and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
Notes
Nutrition
I have a friend doing keto who always has a sweet tooth! This is perfect for her! Sharing for sure
Perfect solution for keto lovers having a chocolate brownie craving! I know several people who are going to love this recipe.
Using almond flour in baking is my new found love. These keto brownie are tempting me to try soon. Looking so delicious and yummy. perfectly baked texture, soft and moist. looks awesome/
I have not met any kind of brownie I did not like. These look delicious. The chocolate lovers in my house would devour these in a flash.
I love brownies, but had no idea that I could make them keto! Sounds like the perfect healthy dessert!