All ‘diets’ that restrict carbs bring along a huge list of foods that we cannot consume.
But. The ‘Keto diet’ includes healthy fats and protein which paves way for a lot of delicacies. ‘Brownies are one of them’!
Powered with nuts, healthy fat containing ingredients, permissible flavours while being keto friendly too, they serve as a real treat while following the diet plan!
Find some easy recipes here, and make them at home.
LOW CARB CHOCOLATE BROWNIES/ KETO BROWNIES:
INGRDIENTS:
- 110 g butter softened
- 4 tbsp granulated stevia or sweetener of choice, to taste
- 45 g cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 eggs – medium
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 50 g desiccated/shredded coconut unsweetened
- 50 g almond meal/flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 50 g berries of choice
INSTRUCTIONS:
1 Mix the butter and sweetener together until pale.
2 Add all the other ingredients except the berries. Mix well.
3 Fold in the berries and pour the brownie mixture into a lined 20cm/8 inch square baking dish.
4 Bake at 180C/350F for 15-20 minutes or until the centre is cooked.
5 Makes 12 pieces.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA BROWNIES:
INGREDIENTS:
- 7 ounces of Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips
- 4.5 ounces of Unsalted Butter
- 3.5 ounces (½ cup) of Erythritol
- 1 teaspoon of Baking Powder
- 4 Eggs
- 3 ounces of Macadamia Nuts, toasted and roughly chopped
INSTRUCTIONS:
1 Preheat oven to 170C/340F.
2 Line an 8in square baking pan with parchment paper.
3 Add the chocolate and butter into a heatproof bowl.
4 Place the bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water and gently stir until all the chocolate has melted.
5 Remove from the heat and add the erythritol and baking powder.
6 Add the eggs one at a time and mix well.
7 Add the macadamia nuts and mix through.
8 Pour the mixture into the baking pan and smooth out.
9 Bake for 15-20 minutes until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
10 Leave to cool for 20 minutes before cutting into 16 pieces.
11 Enjoy warm or place in the fridge for an extra fudgy brownie.
ALMOND FUDGE KETO BROWNIES:
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup almond butter
- 3/4 cup powdered erythritol I used 1/2 cup Swerve Confectioners
- 3 large eggs
- 10 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
INSTRUCTIONS
1 Use a food processor to blend together the almond butter and erythritol.
2 Then, add in the eggs, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
3 Transfer the batter into a greased 9×9-inch baking pan. Smooth with a spatula.
4 Bake for 11 minutes at 325°F. Cool completely to firm up before cutting.
EDITOR”S NOTE: We recommend you to use ‘The essential Keto Cookbook’ to access many more keto friendly, nutritious, yet easy recipes that will make your keto journey very enjoyable.
References:
https://www.myketokitchen.com/keto-recipes/sugar-free-flourless-chocolate-macadamia-brownies/
https://www.myketokitchen.com/keto-recipes/sugar-free-flourless-chocolate-macadamia-brownies/