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Easy Fudgy Keto Brownies Recipe - Gluten Free!

These Keto brownies are cheap and easy to make - NOT requiring sugar-free chocolate - and with a great fudgy texture. 3 net grams of carbs!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Servings: 12 Brownies
Calories: 124kcal

Ingredients

Brownies:

  • ½ cup Granulated erythritol/monkfruit blend
  • ½ cup Swerve brown
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup Almond flour
  • ¼ cup Unflavoured whey protein powder
  • 2 tablespoon Coconut flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Frosting:

  • 1 ⅓ cup Swerve powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup Cocoa powder
  • pinch Salt
  • 3 tablespoon Unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

Brownies:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare an 8 x 8” pan with pan spray or line with parchment paper.
  • Measure granulated erythritol into a small food procesor, blitz until powdered. Add to a mixing bowl, along with Swerve brown, cocoa, almond flour, protein powder, coconut flour, and salt. Mix well to combine.
  • Add melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla, stir until dry ingredients are well incorporated and wet.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan, Bake for 20 minutes, or until just set.
  • Brownies are done when knife inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely before frosting.

Frosting:

  • Whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa, and salt. Add almond milk and vanilla, whisk to form a VERY thick paste.
  • Heat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, and whisk again - it should be thick but spreadable.
  • Spread frosting over cooled brownie, allow to set up before slicing and serving.

Notes

Of the 27 grams of carbs per bar, 22 come from sugar alcohols. With 2 grams of fiber per bar, that leaves you with 3 g net carbs per brownie.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg