The Best Keto Fudge Brownies
September 25, 2019
Introduction
Soft, moist, and fudgy brownies are everyone’s favorite! Sadly though, they’re hard to come by while on keto. At least they were! These fantastic keto fudge brownies taste precisely like regular fudge brownies. Matter of fact, scratch that; they may taste even better! They are very chocolatey, sweet, and might I say, fudgy! It reminds me of our fudge keto cookies, Low Carb Double Chocolate Chip Fudge Cookies!
While there are a lot of pretty solid keto brownies, they often come out a tad too chocolaty or even too soggy. These are not so much, as they are well-balanced, moist, indulgent, and guilt-free. The keto fudge brownies are made with almond flour, cocoa powder, and a dash of coffee. These brownies make a perfect dessert for anyone following a ketogenic diet or looking to cut back on their carbohydrate intake.
To Make This Recipe, You’ll Need These Must-Haves:
Butter
It is important to use softened butter for this recipe to ensure that it mixes easily with the other ingredients. If your butter is too hard, it may be challenging to incorporate it into the batter. You can soften butter by leaving it at room temperature for a few hours or microwaving it in short bursts until it becomes soft.
Lakanto Powdered Sweetener
This is a low-carb, sugar-free sweetener from monk fruit extract and erythritol. We used this to sweeten the batter and to dust the brownies after we baked them.
Lakanto Golden Sweetener
We added this to give the keto fudge brownies a deeper, caramel-like flavor. Lakanto Golden Sweetener is a low-carb, sugar-free sweetener made from monk fruit extract and erythritol. It is designed to be a low-carb, sugar-free alternative to brown sugar and has a similar taste and texture. It is not toasted and does not have the same toasty, caramel-like flavor as regular brown sugar. That said, for keto or low-carb recipes, Lakanto Golden Sweetener will work well in place of regular brown sugar.
Eggs
The eggs in this recipe help to bind the ingredients together and give the brownies structure. When using eggs in baking, it is essential to keep the following things in mind:
Room temperature: It is best to use room temperature eggs in baking as they are easier to mix into the batter and tend to produce a more consistent result. If you forget to take your eggs out of the fridge in advance, you can place them in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes to bring them to room temperature.
Size: Most recipes are written using large eggs as a standard. If you are using eggs that are a different size, you may need to adjust the amount used. For example, if you use extra-large eggs, you may want to use fewer eggs to prevent the brownies from becoming too dense.
Cake Batter Flavor
Adding flavoring gives these fudgy keto brownies a fun, birthday cake-like taste. You can find cake batter flavoring at just about all grocery stores (near the vanilla extract), or you can find it on Amazon. For this particular recipe, we used this particular one.
Almond Flour
Almond flour is a staple in almost all keto baked goods, and these fudgy keto brownies are no exception. Almond flour works for these brownies because Coconut flour can absorb wet ingredients a tad too well and, at times, leave your baked good with a grainy/crumbly texture. Since we were going for a moist and fudgy, we opted to use Almond flour. However, if you prefer coconut flour, use 1/4 of the amount called for in the recipe.
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Cocoa Powder is a crucial ingredient that gives the brownies chocolate flavor. Make sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder to keep the recipe low in carbs. Which cocoa powder you use is entirely up to your preference. We do love the Hershey’s brand, though!
Cold Brew Coffee
You need coffee, as it is the secret ingredient in these fudgy keto brownies. It adds depth and richness to the chocolate flavor of the brownies. Even if you don’t have cold brew coffee, you can use regular coffee or water as a substitute. While you may not be a coffee fan, I would not worry too much as the taste does not even come out in the final product. Think of the coffee as an amplifier to the chocolate flavor, not the brownie’s actual flavor. We took the easy way out and bought some cold brew at the store, but making it at home is super easy. If you brew some coffee at home and refrigerate it for a few hours, you will be good to go!
Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips
These add a decadent, chocolatey flavor to the keto brownies. You can use any sugar-free chocolate chip or chopped chocolate in this recipe. We always prefer ChocZero’s chocolate since it tastes fantastic and is super low-carb.
For this keto brownie recipe, we recommend their NEW no-sugar-added baking chips. Their new baking chips come in milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and even white chocolate, giving you more control over how your brownies turn out. All keto-friendly, no artificial sweeteners (sweetened with monk fruit), made with premium cocoa butter, and only 1g net carb per serving!
We cannot recommend these chocolate baking chips enough! They help to keep these brownies moist and chocolaty. ChocZero offers many other great products, along with these amazing baking chips. Their chocolates are to die for, and their syrups go perfectly with everything, especially chaffles.
How To Make Fudgy Keto Brownies
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Ingredients
| 1/2 cup Butter, softened | |
| 3/4 cup Lakanto Powdered Sweetener | |
| 1/4 cup Lakanto Golden Sweetener, optional | |
| 2 Eggs | |
| 1 tsp Cake Batter Flavor (or Vanilla Extract) | |
| 2 cups Almond Flour | |
| 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | |
| 2 tsp Baking Powder | |
| 1 tsp Xanthan Gum | |
| 1/2 cup Cold Brew Coffee | |
| 1/2 cup sugar free Chocolate Chips |
Nutritional Information
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper or grease with butter.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the softened butter and sweeteners until creamy.
Whisk in eggs and cake batter flavoring.
Add in almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and xanthan gum. Mix in well.
Slowly add in the cold brew coffee until fully incorporated.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Bake brownies for 55-60 minutes. Allow brownies to set for about 30 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Sweetener Combo: Lakanto Powdered Sweetener works best in this keto brownie recipe, but granular will work well too. Whether you use powdered sweetener or granulated, consider adding in some Lakanto Golden Monk Fruit. There is something about adding in the golden sweetener (a brown sugar substitute) that makes these brownies better. However, if you don't have the golden sweetener, use one full cup of powdered sweetener.
Pan Size: If you like thicker brownies, an 8x8 pan is probably best for this recipe. If you prefer thinner brownies that may be a little crispier around the edges, go with a 9x9 pan. Either way, these brownies will turn out awesome!
Extra Chocolate Chips: If you're a chocolate lover, sprinkle some additional as this will make them more visually appealing and, most importantly, extra chocolaty!
Don't Overbake: Are you a cake brownie person or a fudge brownie person? If you are like me and like your brownies a bit more on the fudgy side, don't overbake your brownies, and you will get a fudge-like center. If you are not about that fudge, add 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
Cool Completely: The most tempting thing in the world is to eat baked goods as soon as they come out of the oven. Resist the temptation, and let these keto brownies cool before you dig in. Having this setup time will give your brownies time to become more solid. So, drop that knife, walk away from the counter, and trust the process by giving it a few minutes.
Cutting: If you like things nice and neat, cut your brownies in a straight-down motion instead of a seesaw motion. If you go crazy on your brownies, they will crumble in fear. Ok, not really, but they will get messy.
Storage and Freezing Instructions
Storing: These brownies are easy to store. I strongly suggest you do NOT store your brownies in the fridge because they will dry out much quicker, and you won’t like that. Keep them at room temperature in an airtight container to keep them soft and chewy, and they will stay nice and fresh for about 3-4 days.
Freezing: Yes, you can technically freeze brownies. If you make a batch you did not finish, wrap them in plastic wrap and pop them in the freezer. When you are ready to eat them, let them thaw out while still wrapped at room temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Skip The Xanthan Gum in the Recipe?
No, not quite as xanthan gum is the thickening agent that helps to give the brownies a chewy, fudgy texture. If you don’t have xanthan gum, you can omit it or use ground flaxseed as a substitute. We did not try it without xanthan, so if you do, let us know how that works out in the comments below.
What Sweetener Should I Use To make the Perfect Keto fudge brownies?
Not all sweeteners are created equal. We used Lakanto’s Monkfruit for this recipe. If you frequent the blog, you would know that Lakanto is our favorite brand (by far) simply because it tastes the most like sugar and has no aftertaste. You know what I mean if you have used Splenda or stevia. If you want to try these fantastic sweeteners out for the first time, or if you need to restock, shop Lakanto’s website and use our discount code “BUTTERTOGETHER” and save 20% off your entire order!
Wrap Up
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