Moist, chewy and fudgy on the inside with a crisp crinkle layer on the top making these the world’s BEST keto brownies. They’re rich and delicious and will satisfy your chocolate cravings with just 1 net carb per brownie!
I’m not exaggerating when I say these are the world’s best keto brownies because they certainly are. I’ve tested this recipe over a dozen times and made loads of batches until I finally found the BEST version. These brownies are super fudgy and moist and have a crispy outside layer that melts in your mouth. They’re so good my husband and kids had no idea they were keto and liked them much better than “regular” brownies.
If you’re like me and you have no self-control, I suggest only baking a small batch or give some away because I went through batches of brownies this week because of how good they are! At just 1 net carb per brownie, They’re perfect for a midnight snack or anytime your craving something sweet or chocolatey.
How to make fudgy keto brownies:
The chocolate: I can’t stress this enough but good quality chocolate is what makes or breaks brownies. For this recipe, we will be using BOTH cocoa powder and chocolate chunks to get the perfect texture. I suggest getting the best kind of chocolate you can get your hands on. For the chocolate chunks, I prefer to use 100% dark BAKING chocolate but anywhere from 85-99% dark baking chocolate should work. I also like to add chopped up chocolate chunks or sugar-free chocolate chips into the batter to make the brownies extra fudgy. For the chocolate chips, Lilly’s sugar-free chocolate chips are perfect because they are made with stevia.
The flour: Almond flour works great for keto desserts and is my favorite option and I highly recommend sticking with it. If you’d prefer to use coconut flour, I suggest substituting 1/4 the amount of almond flour with coconut flour. For example, this recipe calls for 1/2 cup almond flour so about 2 tablespoons coconut flour should be enough.
The Sweetener: Keto sweeteners can be tricky and sometimes complicated. To keep things simple and delicious, I like to use Powdered Erythritol Sweetener. It melts well into the batter and adds the perfect amount of sweetness and moisture to the brownies. Powdered Swerve, powdered Xylitol or Lakanto Monkfruit sweetener are also good options and can be used in the recipe instead of erythritol with a 1:1 ratio.
Watch Recipe Video Below!
World's Best Keto Brownies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup erythritol
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee optional
- 10 tablespoons butter (or 1/2 cup + 2 Tblsp)
- 2 oz dark chocolate
- 3 eggs at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8x8 inch or 8x9 pan with parchment paper, aluminum foil or grease with butter.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, erythritol, and instant coffee. Be sure to whisk out all the clumps from the erythritol.
- In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, Melt butter and chocolate for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until just melted. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla then gently whisk in the dry ingredients just until mixed through. Be careful not to over mix the batter or it will become cakey.
- Transfer batter into a baking dish and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out moist. cool for at least 30 mins to 2 hours in the fridge and slice into 16 small squares.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional info per brownie (batter makes 16 brownies):
Dry and crumbly
I’m not someone who bakes cause my wife is an exceptional Baker. Tried ur keto brownie with my kids and it was simple and turned out really well. Thanks for the recipe.
Omg! Just tried these and they turned out amaaaazing. I used the monk fruit sweetener instead and only had 1/2 cup instead of 3/4. I cooled it in the fridge, but I’m not sure how to store it.
Great recipe!
I didn’t have as much success with my first try but I made some tweaks on my 2nd batch and they turned out AMAZING! This is what I did in case anyone wants to try.
I used Swerve’s confectioners instead of granulated (granulated was just too crystal(y) and I really didn’t enjoy the taste.
I sifted my sugar and flour.
I used 2 eggs instead of 3 (1st batch just tasted too wet and eggy)
Instead of the full amount of butter suggested, I used 1/2 cup of butter and a sliver of cream cheese ( I also didn’t pour melted butter in the mix, just more room temp)
Added a tablespoon of melted peanut butter and lily’s choc chips
Baked as directed and then drizzled another tablespoon of peanut butter all over.
They taste so friggin good. I’ve been pretty strict lately so this was a nice indulgence. YUM YUM YUM.