Keto Avocado Brownies (Sugar-Free)
Ingredients:
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8 × 8-inch baking pan gently or line it with parchment paper. - Prepare the Avocados:
Scoop the avocado flesh into a sizable mixing basin. Use a fork or a hand blender to mash them until smooth. - Mix Wet Ingredients:
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mashed avocados. Beat until well combined and smooth. - Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, mix together the almond flour, cocoa powder, erythritol, baking soda, and salt. - Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Stirring until thoroughly blended, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. The batter will be thick. - Add Chocolate Chips (Optional):
Fold in the sugar-free dark chocolate chips if using. - Bake:
Pour the batter into the baking pan, making sure to distribute it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. - Cool and Serve:
Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into 12 pieces and serve.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 138 kcal
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
- Sodium: 101mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 8g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 1g
- Sugar Alcohols: 2g
- Net Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Tips:
- Storage:
Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Moreover, they can be frozen for extended storage. - Sweetener:
You can taste and adjust the sweetness. Before baking, taste the batter and adjust the sweetness as needed. - Texture:
If you prefer a fudgier brownie, you can reduce the baking time slightly. For a more cake-like texture, bake a little longer. - Add-ins:
Feel free to customize your brownies with other keto-friendly add-ins such as nuts, seeds, or a swirl of nut butter. - Blending Avocado:
For the smoothest texture, use a hand blender or food processor to blend the avocados.
These keto avocado brownies are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional brownies. They are rich, chocolaty, and satisfyingly dense while being low in carbs and free from refined sugars. Enjoy these guilt-free treats any time you need a chocolate fix!