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These deliciously fudgy keto brownies are made with dark chocolate, almond flour, and cocoa powder.

Only 125 calories and 2 grams of net carbs in each indulgent square! So go ahead and have one or two!

When my husband and I transitioned to a low-carb diet, I immediately set out to create tasty keto alternatives for the beloved high-carb foods that got us in trouble in the first place. On the list, among other items: brownies.

It took some trial and error for sure, but these brownies are amazing. They are rich, very chocolatey, super decadent, and not too sweet. It took some work to develop this recipe, but I am so pleased with the result!

Ingredients

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty keto brownies. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need:

• Unsalted butter: You can also use salted butter and omit the salt.
• Dark chocolate: The darker you can go and still enjoy the result, the better. I typically use Lindt 70% cacao. But if you can go even darker than that, that’s great.
• Eggs: I use large eggs in almost all my recipes, this one included.
• Sweetener: I use stevia. You can probably use your favorite granulated sweetener instead.
• Almond flour: An excellent flour substitute that bakes exceptionally well. Make sure you use blanched finely ground flour and not a coarse almond meal.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder: Natural or Dutch-processed, both work, although I prefer Dutch-processed in this recipe.
• Salt: I use kosher salt in almost all my recipes. If using fine salt, you should use less of it.
• Baking powder: Remember to make sure and not expired it’s fresh before using it.

Instructions

It’s SO easy to make these keto brownies! Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

• Melt the butter and chocolate in the microwave, then whisk in the eggs and the sweetener.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients – almond flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
• Transfer the mixture to a buttered 8-inch baking dish. Bake it for about 15 minutes in a 325°F oven. Cool, then cut into squares.

Expert tips

Here are a few tips for you for making sure this recipe is a success:

1. I use Dutch-processed cocoa powder (cocoa treated with alkali) in this recipe. It’s milder, darker, and – most importantly – less acidic than natural cocoa powder. But natural cocoa powder should be fine if that’s all you have.
2. You should measure your dry ingredients by weight. This is true for the almond flour and cocoa powder. If at all possible, for the best results, you should measure the ingredients by weight and not by volume.
3. These brownies actually taste better the next day and their texture improves too and becomes fudgier. So I often make them ahead of time and then enjoy a square or two per day over the next few days.

Frequently asked questions

Variations

The best way to vary this recipe is to add flavor extracts. You can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract, coconut extract, almond extract, or even orange extract. So experiment and see what you like best!

You can also add a handful of chocolate chips or unsalted raw pecans to the batter if you wish.

Serving suggestions

These brownies are perfect just the way they are. Sometimes, when I’m feeling extra indulgent, I drizzle them with some melted peanut butter or almond butter. Mmm good!

Storing leftovers

Once completely cool,  keep any leftover brownies in an airtight container in the fridge. Gently warm them in the microwave (50% power for 10 seconds per square) before enjoying them.

You can keep the leftovers in the fridge for up to a week. As mentioned above, they are actually better than the freshly baked brownies – their texture becomes fudgier.

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Amazing Keto Brownies

These deliciously fudgy keto brownies are made with dark chocolate, almond flour, and cocoa powder. Only 125 calories and 2 grams of net carbs in each indulgent square!

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Rest time30 mins

Total Time1 hr 10 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: 16 brownies

Calories: 125kcal

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a square 8-inch glass (not metal) baking dish.

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring after each microwave session. Microwave just until almost melted. Chocolate burns easily.

• Allow the mixture to slightly cool, then whisk in the eggs and stevia.

• Whisk in the almond flour and the cocoa powder. Finally, mix in the salt and the baking powder. Mix until the batter is very smooth.

• Using a rubber spatula, transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Smooth the top out with the spatula.

• Bake until just set, 15-20 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out not completely wet, but with a few moist crumbs. Start checking after 15 minutes.

• Cool completely, in the pan on a wire rack, for about 1 hour. Then cut into 16 squares and serve.

NOTES

Once completely cool,  keep any leftover brownies in an airtight container in the fridge. Gently warm them in the microwave (50% power for 10 seconds per square) before enjoying them. They actually taste better the next day and their texture improves too and becomes fudgier. So I often make them ahead of time and then enjoy a square or two per day over the next few days.

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NUTRITION PER SERVING

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

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