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    Published: Feb 14, 2019 ·Updated: Jan 27, 2022 by Sabra · 11 Comments

    The Best Fudgy Keto Brownies | Vegan, Gluten Free

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    These are the best fudgy keto brownies EVER! These are super easy to make and come together in no time at all! They also happen to be vegan and gluten-free!

    3 fudgy vegan brownies stacked on a white plate

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    Y'all I take my brownies seriously. They are hands down my favorite baked good and they are hard to get just right. I've held off on even attempting to make brownies because I just didn't want to be let down.

    I know that there are a billion keto brownie recipes out there, but I have yet to find one that really satisfied my hankering for a REAL brownie.

    To me, brownies should be realllly gooey, almost too gooey to eat with your hands. They should have a great, rich chocolate flavor and they should be sweet, but not too sweet (you have to leave room for vanilla ice cream after all!)

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    A single brownie being held up

    I found a recipe for paleo brownies on Pinterest that piqued my interest because the ingredients were a little different than any I had seen before. I decided to tweak the recipe to make it keto-friendly and the result was spectacular.

    Step by step preparation of fudgy keto and vegan brownies

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Almond butter - I know it's pricy, and this recipe uses quite a bit. But honestly, that's probably a good thing otherwise I might be tempted to make (and eat an entire pan) these brownies daily 🙂 You can substitute any nut butter that you like. Almond butter works best because of the mild flavor, but peanut butter, sun butter, cashew butter - or really anything else should work just fine!

    Ghee - Butter or coconut oil will also work (try vanilla bean ghee for a REAL treat!)

    Pumpkin Puree - The only substitute for this is applesauce, although this will significantly increase the carbs.

    Egg or a Flax Egg (1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal and 2 ½ tablespoon of water) You can also get away with no egg at all, although the brownies will be a bit more fragile.

    Almond Milk - You can use any milk or milk alternative that you like.

    Almond flour - You should be able to substitute with coconut flour although I haven't tested this. Start with 2 tablespoon of coconut flour and add more until it becomes a thick batter. You can also substitute hazelnut or sunflower seed flour at a 1:1 ratio.

    Brown Sugar substitute - I used lakanto golden but any bulk sweetener will work just be sure to check the conversion ratio. I always recommend sweetening to taste.

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    Close up shot of the homemade keto brownies

    Storing Leftovers

    These brownies can be kept in a sealed container at room temperature or in the fridge for about 5 days. They can also be frozen in a sealed, freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.

    Be sure to check out these other great recipes:

    • Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars | Keto, Gluten-Free
    • Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake | Keto, Gluten-Free
    • Homemade Keto Moonpies

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    The best fudgy keto and vegan browies stacked on a white plate

    The Best Fudgy Keto Brownies | Vegan. Gluten Free

    Sabra - This Mom's Menu
    The best fudgy keto brownie recipe EVER! These are super easy to make and come together in no time at all!
    5 from 6 reviewers
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    Servings 9 brownies
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Almond Butter
    • 2 tablespoon Ghee melted
    • 1 tablespoon Flax Meal + 2 ½ tablespoon water, OR 1 egg
    • ¼ cup Pumpkin Puree
    • 2 tablespoon Almond Milk
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ⅓ cup Almond Flour
    • ¼ cup Cocoa Powder
    • ½ cup Brown Sugar Substitute
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 2 tablespoon Sugar Free Chocolate Chips optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8x8 dish with parchment paper and lightly grease the parchment. 
    • In a large bowl combine the almond butter, melted ghee, flax meal + water, pumpkin puree, almond milk, and vanilla. Stir until well combined. 
    • Next, add the almond flour,  cocoa powder, brown sugar substitute, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until the batter is uniform.
    • Spread the batter into the prepared pan and top with chocolate chips.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. The center will still be jiggly but the edges should be firm. 
    • Allow to cool before slicing and enjoy!

    Notes

    See post for possible ingredient substitutions
    Carb count does not include sugar alcohols because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. Nutrition calculations are only an estimate and are provided as a courtesy based upon USDA standards. I try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.

    Be sure to read the entire post for tips, tricks, and help troubleshooting.

    The nutrition information listed here is only an estimate and is simply provided as a courtesy. It nor any other information within this post should constitute medical or nutritional advice. Be sure to read all packaging and ingredient labels for potential allergens. Optional ingredients are not included unless otherwise specified.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 brownieCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 357mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1165IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 1.6mg
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    Comments

    1. L T says

      February 18, 2019 at 11:16 pm

      Do you think replace with tahani paste for almond butter?

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      • Sabra says

        February 19, 2019 at 4:51 pm

        I think that Tahini paste should work as long as you like the flavor. If the batter seems too thick you may need to add a bit more butter or ghee or even an additional egg. If you try it let me know how it goes!

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    2. KELLY says

      February 19, 2019 at 11:16 pm

      GREAT RECIPE!, TRYING TO DO MORE OF A KETO VEGAN OR A KETO AIP CLEAN TYPE OF DIET, SO RECIPES LIKE THIS IS REALLY HELPFUL..

      Reply
    3. L T says

      February 20, 2019 at 4:49 am

      Possible to provide ingredients in metrics?

      Reply
    4. Vin says

      February 25, 2019 at 12:57 pm

      Just for the record, Ghee is NOT vegan. It is a cow’s milk product that is lactose-free, but NOT dairy-free.

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      • Sabra says

        February 26, 2019 at 9:05 pm

        Hi Vin, I just re-read the post and realized that I didn't word that very well in the recipe card. Thanks 🙂

        Reply
    5. Erika says

      August 30, 2019 at 5:49 pm

      Mashed avocado works well in place of the pureed pumpkin or apple sauce and keeps the carbs down!

      Reply
      • Kary says

        March 29, 2020 at 7:06 pm

        I knew it! Thanks!!
        I I still do not but I just thought to use the avocado

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    6. Claire Ell says

      October 30, 2020 at 10:21 pm

      These are amazing! My husband, who is not vegan or watching his carbs, loves them too. Delicious, fudgy, yummy.

      Reply
    7. Keri McMenamin says

      March 18, 2021 at 4:26 am

      I did 1/2 tahini & 1/2 almond butter. I also subbed out pumpkin for grated zucchini which worked a treat!
      Thanks for sharing x

      Reply
    8. Karen says

      October 16, 2022 at 1:42 am

      Sounds amazing but not sure how these can be classed as vegan if you have ghee in the ingredients?

      Reply

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