February 17th, 2021
Keto Chocolate Brownies
Seriously the best keto chocolate brownies. Only 2g net carbs per slice (and a big one too), so fudgy and delicious!
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I think a lot of us a fan of a good chocolate brownie. So, why not enjoy a guilt-free keto chocolate brownie every now and then. Who is with me?
Rich, gooey and so easy to make. Let me show you how to make these low carb brownies in less 30 minutes from beginning to end. Oh, and in two ways! Thermomix recipe fans you are going to love how easy this recipe is for you too.
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Why we Love this Recipe
Personally, I love how easy this recipe is. A flourless keto chocolate brownie is virtually foolproof and a real crowd-pleaser.
The one thing I get asked as a recipe developer over and over is for recipes that suit the whole family. I know you hate having to cook different meals for other members of the family or missing out on your favourites.
These keto chocolate brownies take less than 30 minutes from opening the fridge to open to the oven door and taking them out. You are going to love them. Don’t forget your keto ice cream too!
Ingredients Tips
- chocolate – use a bittersweet chocolate for the best results. I use 95% cacao Lindt but anything for 70% up is best.
- gold sweetener – I use Sukrin Gold sweetener. Other brands available are Lakanto, Natvia or So Nourished to name a few. Alternatively, use any keto sweetener that has a ratio of 1:1 with sugar and is also of a similar weight to sugar. If using something like Splenda you will need to adjust the sweetener as the weight measures are different.
- unsweetened cacao – please don’t use the sweet stuff. It is loaded with carbs. My favourite brand is Cell Squared.
- almond flour or almond meal – it doesn’t matter in this recipe. Either one will do for your keto brownie recipe to work out just perfect.
Step by Step Instructions
- Melt the butter, chocolate and sweetener. This can be done in a saucepan or in the microwave.
2. Mix together the remaining keto brownie ingredients in a separate bowl. If preferred use a hand mixer or stand mixer.
3. Fold together all the ingredients in one bowl until you have a smooth batter.
4. Pour into a 20 x 20 cm baking pan and bake 15-20 minutes in a preheated oven 170°C/350°F fan forced.
5. Allow to cool in the pan. Mix the very tasty sugar free chocolate buttercream and frost your brownie.
FAQs and Expert Tips
Can I make this nut free?
Yes, you can! Simply swap the almond flour for lupin flour or 3 tablespoons of coconut flour.
How do I store it?
simply keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or pack in a ziplock bag in the freezer.
Can I make this dairy free?
Simply swap the butter for a plant-based spread or coconut butter. I prefer coconut butter as it also adds more flavour to the brownie.
Want more great keto dessert recipes?
These keto chocolate brownies might be amazing but don’t forget we have some other great recipes to wow you with too!
- Keto Lamington Cheesecake Tarts
- Keto Blueberry Bagel
- Meringues
- Keto Chocolate Pudding
- Keto Chocolate Ice Cream
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Keto Chocolate Brownies
Seriously these are the best keto chocolate brownies and so easy to make too!
Calories: 281kcal
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Servings: 16 serves
Tap or hover over number to scale ingredientsEquipment
- Breville Hand Mixer
- 20 x 20 cm 8" brownie pan
Ingredients
- 100 g sugar free dark chocolate roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt flakes REDUCE the salt if using fine salt or Himalayan salt as it is far more salty, see notes
- 200 g butter
- 100 g gold sweetener
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup almond meal (75g) or 40g coconut flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cacao (60g)
- 2 tablespoons collagen or gelatin (optional)
- 1/2 cup pecans walnuts or macadamias
OPTIONAL CHOCOLATE FROSTING
- 200 g cream cheese
- 50 g butter
- 40 g thickened or heavy cream
- 30 g sweetener
- 30 g unsweetened cacao
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
- Preheat oven to 170 ̊C. Line a 20cm x 20cm brownie pan with baking paper.
- Combine half of the chocolate, salt, butter and sweetener in a saucepan and simmer over low heat until mixture is smooth. (Alternatively, do this step in the microwave).
- In a large bowl add the eggs, and remaining brownie ingredients including the cooled chocolate mixture. Stir well to combine. Fold through the remaining chocolate chunks and nuts, if using.
- Spoon into the prepared tray and smooth over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes. Brownie should still be very soft and fudgy. It will firm up upon cooling.
- For the buttercream; place all ingredients into a mixer bowl. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer mix until the frosting is creamy and well combined. Spread over the brownie and cut into bars to serve.
THERMAL METHOD
- Preheat oven to 170 ̊C. Line a 20cm x 20cm brownie pan with baking paper.
- Grate half the chocolate 7 sec/speed 7. Add salt, butter and sweetener and cook 3 minutes/90℃/speed 1.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix 30 seconds/speed 4. Fold through the remaining chocolate chunks and nuts, if using.
- Spoon into the prepared tray and smooth over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes. Brownie should still be very soft and fudgy. It will firm up upon cooling.
- For the buttercream; Mix all ingredients 1 min/speed 5. Scrape down sides of the mixer bowl. Mix for further 1 min/speed 5 or until smooth and fluffy. Spread over the brownie and cut into bars to serve.
Notes
- Chocolate – I use Lindt 95% cacao for this recipe. It is very low carb and sugar and has a delicious bitterness that balances with the sweetness. Use whatever chocolate you prefer.
- Almond Flour – use almond flour or almond meal. For a nut free brownie swap lupin flour or three tablespoons of coconut flour.
- Sweetener – I use Sukrin Gold sweetener in my brownies. Any white granular sweetener can be used as long as it is a 1:1 ratio of sweetness to sugar and check that the weight is the same as regular sugar or granulated sweetener before using.
- Storage – keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Alternatively freeze in a ziplock bag.
- Alternative topping – if you do not want to make the buttercream simply dust with extra cacao and serve with cream or ice cream if preferred.
- Salt Flakes – I use sea salt flakes in this recipe. If using fine ground salt, table salt or Himalayan salt reduce to just a pinch as they are far saltier.
- Nutritional values include both the brownie and frosting.
Your Own Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1serve | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg | Magnesium: 6mg | Net Carbs: 2g
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70 Comments
These keto brownies look amazing! Planning to make these this weekend.
Enjoy!
Love your recipe and love your presentation too. This is surely a feast. Perfect sweet tooth delight.
Thank you
Oh, my Lord! These brownies just gave me serious craving. I have to make them asap. That frosting is crazy good. Yum!
Haha! Glad you enjoyed them Natalie
Golden sweetner! This is thre first I have ever heard of this love how healthy you have made these brownies.
It is good stuff Sunrita
That looks so delicious and tempting. I am so excited to try this recipe. Yum!
Yay!
Enjoy!
These brownies look and sound so fudgy and delicious! Love that they are keto too!
Thank you
They are so good Jacqueline
I made thies keto brownies yesterday. They were really good. Much better than other keto brownie recipes that I had tried before. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome Natalia.
Awesome to hear Natalia.
It’s hard to resist these dark chocolate brownies. Thanks so much for the recipe!
You are welcome Lillian
It totally is Lillian
I’m always looking for more keto recipes to try and this one in particular looks really good.
Happy to help Moop
Glad to help
Meagan, this is exactly what I was looking for! What a treat this was! It totally hit the spot and was perfect for dessert.
Awesome!
Yay!