The Best Fudgy Keto Brownies | Vegan, Gluten Free

The best fudgy keto brownie recipe EVER! These are super easy to make and come together in no time at all!

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Ya’ll 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!)

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.

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, sunbutter, cashew butter – or really anything else will work just fine!
• Butter – For vegan or dairy free you can substitute Ghee (try vanilla bean ghee for a REAL treat!) or coconut oil.
• Pumpkin Puree – The only substitute for this is applesauce, although this will significantly increase the carbs.
• Egg – Substitute 1 tbsp of flax seed meal and 2 1/2 tbsp 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 tbsp 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 – Any bulk sweetener will work just be sure to check the conversion ratio. I always recommend sweetening to taste.

Be sure to check out these other great recipes from This Mom’s Menu:

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

The Best Fudgy Keto Brownies | Vegan. Gluten Free

The best fudgy keto brownie recipe EVER! These are super easy to make and come together in no time at all!

Print Pin Recipe Rate

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 9 brownies

Calories: 231kcal

Author: Sabra – This Mom’s Menu

Ingredients

• 1 cup Almond Butter
• 2 tbsp Butter melted (ghee or coconut oil for vegan)
• 1 Egg or 1 tbsp flax meal and 2 1/2 tbsp water
• 1/4 cup Pumpkin Puree
• 2 tbsp Almond Milk
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/3 cup Almond Flour
• 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Substitute
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Sugar Free Chocolate Chips optional

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8×8 dish with parchment paper and lightly grease the parchment. 
• In a large bowl combine the almond butter, melted butter, egg, 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.

Nutrition Facts

The Best Fudgy Keto Brownies | Vegan. Gluten Free

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20g 31%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 24mg 8%

Sodium 357mg 15%

Potassium 264mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g 16%

Vitamin A 23.3%

Vitamin C 0.3%

Calcium 11.7%

Iron 9.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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