A keto brownie recipe with a rich chocolate flavor, fudgy with a crispy crust. Homemade brownies are still better than store-bought and I show how easy it is to make them. Loving keto desserts is very possible and it starts with a classic sugar free brownie recipe!
Brownies will always be in demand and for good reason. The thing is now we have store bought brownies and pre mixes. Although I must admit some are delicious they may come with undesirable ingredients. When making a keto brownie recipe from scratch you control it all!
Can I Eat Brownies On Keto
When the label reads keto friendly and the ingredients check out you can absolutely have brownies on keto! That is, with moderate understanding this can’t be the only thing you eat that is. They are a great way to curb the appetite and keep from having an unscheduled cheat.
Is Dark Chocolate Keto
The percentage is what you need to look for. In this recipe, I use anything from 88% up. I find that chocolate with a little sugar helps in the recipe hinting to how I end up with a crispy layer on top. Using 100% is best but bitter chocolate takes some getting use to.
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How To Make A Keto Brownie Recipe
To start, choose your chocolate wisely. It is everything in this recipe. I use Lindt and Ghirardelli because I can get a rich chocolate and I like to have a tiny bit of sugar to help my crust form on top. Also, for your cocoa powder use dutch process cocoa it has the richest flavor for brownies.
In a mixing bowl, either using a double boiler method or microwave melt chocolate bar, cocoa powder and butter together.
When smooth add in granulated or powdered sweetener. Powdered is best but granulated will work as well.
Next, add in your almond flour, coconut flour and cocoa powder. Mix these very well.
Finish with both eggs and vanilla extract. Pour this into a 8×8 or 9×9 square baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. In the photos I used a 7.6×7.6 inch square dish.
Helpful Recipe Tips
- Fudgy brownie, avoid letting the brownies fully cook. Bake them a little under for the fudge effect when they are done cooling.
- Dutch process or cocoa powder, both can be used but in my recipes I use dutch process cocoa. It’s also the one I recommend you use as well for a rich brownie flavor.
- Avoid keto milk chocolate, tossing in a few chocolate chips is cool and great on flavor but a rich dark chocolate is best for baking. Using milk chocolate that’s keto friendly can have a very light chocolate taste. Now, for those that hate rich chocolate this would be the ideal method for you.
Chocolate Keto Desserts You’ll Love
Keto Brownie Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 ounces chocolate bar 88% or higher (nutrition facts based off of 88% chocolate)
- 1/4 cup dutch process cocoa
- 2 large egg
- 3/4 cup powdered or granulated sweetener
- 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
- 2 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 serving Lilys Semi-Sweet Chocolate baking chips (about 26 chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F
- Melt butter, 2 oz of chocolate bar and 1/4 cup of dutch process cocoa together via microwave or double boil method.
- Now after you have combine all those add in 3/4 cup granulated or powdered sweetener.
- Next add in almond flour and coconut flour. Mix those until smooth. Lastly add in both eggs and vanilla extract, mix until smooth. Add in chocolate chips. Then, pour batter into a square baking pan. Pan with determine how thick or thin your brownies will be. The thinner they stretch out you will need to lower the cooking time. I used a 7.6 x 7.6 inch square pan in the photos. But, a 9x9 will make very thin brownies.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes checking at 25 minutes.
Notes
Is Dark Chocolate Keto
The percentage is what you need to look for. In this recipe, I use anything from 88% up. I find that chocolate with a little sugar helps in the recipe hinting to how I end up with a crispy layer on top. Using 100% is best to avoid any sugar but bitter chocolate takes some getting use to.Helpful Recipe Tips
- Fudgy brownie, avoid letting the brownies fully cook. Bake them a little under for the fudge effect when they are done cooling.
- Dutch process or cocoa powder, both can be used but in my recipes I use dutch process cocoa. It's also the one I recommend you use as well for a rich brownie flavor.
- Avoid keto milk chocolate, tossing in a few chocolate chips is cool and great on flavor but a rich dark chocolate is best for baking. Using milk chocolate that's keto friendly can have a very light chocolate taste. Now, for those that hate rich chocolate this would be the ideal method for you.
Love this recipe! It is everything Darius describes it to be! – rich, chocolatey, fudgy with a crispy crust! I did lower the sweetener level to 1/4 cup and it still worked very well! Used Hershey’s cocoa cos that was all I had too and it didn’t take away from the richness. Added roasted hazelnuts for a bit of a crunch and it was heaven on earth! 🤤🤤🤤 totally recommend this!