I don’t know about you, but for us this year has been hard. One thing that makes it a bit better? The smell of Keto Brownies filling our home. Chocolate makes everything more tolerable.
This low-carb dessert is a wonderful holiday gift for friends and neighbors, but it’s so good we devour it all year round.
Why? Because this Keto Brownies recipe is a win-win that lets you stick to your Low-Carb Diet while satisfying chocolate cravings.
Keto Brownies Ingredients
My Keto Brownies’ ingredients are minimal since the recipe calls for only eight items: macadamia nuts, baker’s chocolate, eggs, coconut oil, erythritol, stevia, salt, and baking soda. That’s it!
How to Make Keto Brownies
While most brownie recipes use flour, this sugar-free Keto Brownies recipe uses macadamia nuts as its base.
Don’t worry, it’s nothing fancy, you use plain old macadamia nuts and grind them in the food processor, so there are no hard to find ingredients to make things complicated. Read along to learn how to make Keto Brownies that will quickly become a family favorite.
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The Best Keto Brownies Recipe
I knew I had to create the best Keto Brownies recipe because of your incredible response to my Keto Diet Recipes page. Have you seen it? If not, take a look because readers say it’s amazing!
I went on the Keto Diet in 2014 to help deal with Multiple Sclerosis. I’ve found that this, along with several other alternative strategies including exercise, HBOT, and removing radiofrequency radiation from our home have been incredibly helpful in surviving this awful disease.
The Best Keto Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup macadamia nuts
- ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 ounces 100% dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons erythritol
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla stevia
Instructions
- In a food processor pulse macadamia nuts, salt, and baking soda until the texture of gravel
- Pulse in chocolate and coconut oil until smooth
- Pulse in erythritol, eggs, and stevia
- Transfer mixture to a greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish
- Bake at 350°F for 22-27 minutes, batter will set up when cooled
- Cool 1 hour
- Serve
Sugar-Free Brownies Recipe with Erythritol
I tested this sugar-free Keto Brownies recipe more than a dozen times. During the process of perfecting it, I noticed that erythritol bakes differently than other sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup.
While those sweeteners readily caramelize, erythritol does not during baking. I found that these sugar-free brownies were just a tad jiggly when I took them out of the oven. They set up beautifully once cooled for a full hour!
Keto Brownies with Stevia
If you are wondering why I prefer my Keto Brownies with stevia, the stevia adds a sweet vanilla taste I love. Use the brand called for in the recipe to get the perfect sweetness.
The Best Keto Sweeteners
Keto Brownies are a labor of love for my readers since I can’t eat them. If your digestion is compromised this recipe is not for you.
Erythritol, like other sugar alcohols, is tough on the gut. It’s also a corn-based sweetener and I gave up corn in 2001 when I went on a Paleo Diet. For more on this check out The Best Sweetener for the Keto Diet.
Fudgey Keto Brownies Recipe
The boys and their friends, my taste testers, loved these fudgy Keto Brownies. I also made Keto Brownies with butter instead of coconut oil once and the results were every bit as incredible!
Vegan Nut-Free Brownies
I know, Keto Brownies without Almond Flour or Coconut Flour! I absolutely love the macadamia nuts in this recipe, however, if you’re looking for a nut-free brownie, check out my Vegan Nut-Free Brownies made with a sunbutter base.
Paleo Brownies
Paleo Brownies, made with almond flour, baker’s chocolate, dates, eggs, and coconut oil are an Elana’s Pantry classic. These babies are the base for the peanut butter and caramel delights below.
Low-Carb Buckeye Peanut Butter Brownies
Low-Carb Buckeye Peanut Butter Brownies anyone? All I can say is peanut butter + brownies = heaven.
In this format, you’ll find my Paleo Brownies smothered in peanut butter fluff, topped with chocolate ganache. Mr. Pantry’s favorite!
Paleo Caramel Brownies
Paleo Caramel Brownies = the ooooey goooey deliciousness of my Paleo Brownie base with Homemade Caramel and Chocolate Ganache. These are a showstopper.
Almond Butter Brownies
My classic Almond Butter Brownies recipe has a nut butter base, along with antioxidant-rich cacao powder, plus eggs, and honey.
I first shared the recipe over a decade ago and it’s still a beloved fan favorite. With nearly 500 comments, it’s been shared on social media over 60,000 times. Check it out and see for yourself why!
Favorite Low-Carb Keto Diet Recipes
Is there a special Low-Carb Keto Diet recipe you’re looking for? Leave a comment and let me know!
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared this Low-Carb Keto Brownie recipe in 2016.
ray says
your recipes are just the best! Thanks so much!
Elana says
Thanks ray ;-)
Muriel says
Hi Elena,
What do you think of agave as a sweetener? I can’t use the sweetener in this brownie recipe because of an allergy to corn. Also, what would happen if you substituted one of the sweetness you mentioned?
Thank you.
Elana says
Muriel, here’s a link to all of my brownie recipes so that you can find something you like:
https://elanaspantry.com/brownie-recipes/
Enjoy!
Elana
Kim Swan says
Hi,
Does the Erythritol have to be granulated or powdered?
Elana says
Kim, I use granulated in this recipe :-)
Carol Tollman says
Hi can you use 100% cocoa powder instead of chocolate for those that don’t eat dairy in this recipe? Thanks Carol
Elana says
Carol, I haven’t tried that, but I think it will be way too dry and ruin the consistency of the brownies. Either way, there’s no dairy in this recipe so you’re good to go with it as is :-)
Carol says
Great I’m trying it but wasn’t sure what vanilla stevia is so added regular vanilla and 1 extra spoon of swerve
Elana says
Carol, if you click the highlighted link in the ingredients portion of the recipe that says “vanilla stevia” you’ll be given that information :-)
Sandi says
Hi Elana – What ideas do you have for making an SCD brownie with no cocoa/chocolate? I know dates play a role. but I am seriously looking for something that will offer a similar taste to chocolate that I miss so much :-))
Elana says
Sandi, thanks for your comment! I think a brownie without the cocoa is a blondie. How long have you been on SCD and how are you doing on it? Such an incredible diet!
OMLY says
Thank you for posting sugar free recipes.Wow…its looking so delicious and healthy. I am going to make it now.
Elana says
OMLY, thanks so much!
Shana says
Can I use cocoa powder instead of 100% dark chocolate?
Elana says
Shana, I haven’t tried that, but I don’t think that would work, it will be way too dry :-)
Gonzalo Fuentes says
If I dont mind the “keto stuff” how can raplace the erythritol and stevia. Could I put brown sugar or honey?
Elana says
Gonzalo, I haven’t tried that so not sure. Here are some of my other brownie recipes for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/brownie-recipes/
Enjoy!
Elana
Lisa says
Absolutely love these brownies!! My dad, who is picky and complains that things are too sweet or just plain gross, loves them too. Thank you so much for always putting out great recipes.
Elana says
Lisa, thanks for letting me know your Dad loves these brownies!
rhianne newlahnd says
Hi Elana, I am wanting to eliminate inflamation in my body, is there any kind of sweetner that I can have? Do you eat any of your desserts? I am wanting to eliminate coconut sugar which I am pretty attached to, but would like a chocolate treat I can eat, any suggestions?
Elana says
Rhianne, first thanks for your comment! Second, we’re all different because we’re bio-chemical individuals. I can’t digest any of the keto-friendly sweeteners, like the one in this recipe. I can have a very small amount of natural sweetener in my low-carb desserts :-)