Amazing Low Carb Brownies
The Search for the Perfect Sugar-Free Brownie is Over!
If you’re on a Trim Healthy Mama (THM), low-carb, or keto journey, you know the struggle is real when it comes to desserts that actually taste good. We all crave those classic, comforting treats, but often, the sugar-free versions just don’t hit the mark. The memory of gooey, rich, “bad-for-you” brownies can be a tough one to beat.
Well, get ready to celebrate, because I’ve finally cracked the code!
After much experimentation, I’ve created a Trim Healthy Mama S-friendly brownie that is so incredibly close to the real deal, you’ll hardly believe it’s sugar-free and low-carb. My husband, who’s often my toughest critic when it comes to healthy desserts, gave these a huge thumbs up – and that’s a serious win in my book!
These brownies are everything you want: fudgy, intensely chocolatey, and delightfully gooey, as long as you don’t overbake them. The addition of sugar-free chocolate chips and nuts is totally optional, but I highly recommend them for that extra layer of texture and decadence.
Tips for Brownie Perfection
Achieving that perfect texture in low-carb, sugar-free baking can be a bit different, but these simple tips will help you get there:
Sift Your Flours: This is my secret weapon for all low-carb desserts! Sifting your dry ingredients, especially when using alternative flours, ensures a super fine, lump-free mixture. This leads to a smoother, more uniform batter and ultimately, a better-textured brownie.
Parchment Paper is Your Friend (but not essential): I love lining my baking pan with parchment paper. It creates a convenient “sling” that allows me to lift the entire batch of cooled brownies out of the pan in one piece, making slicing a breeze. However, if you don’t have parchment paper, simply greasing your dish well will work perfectly fine.
Sweetener Smarts: I used a combination of Lakanto monk fruit sweetener and a doonk (1/32 of a teaspoon) of pure stevia. The doonk of stevia just adds a little extra punch without any aftertaste. If you don’t have pure stevia, you can simply use a touch more of your preferred sugar-free sweetener.
Optional Flavor Boost: A small amount of espresso powder can really enhance the chocolate flavor and add depth to your brownies. You won’t taste coffee; it just makes the chocolate sing! This is completely optional, but highly recommended for chocoholics.
Choose Your Chips: For those delicious pockets of melted chocolate, I used Bake Believe sugar-free chocolate chips, but feel free to use any sugar-free chocolate chips you prefer.
Whether you’re following the Trim Healthy Mama eating plan or simply adhering to a low-carb or keto diet, these brownies are a fantastic addition to your recipe repertoire. I truly hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Low Carb Brownie
Ingredients
- 3 Eggs
- 1/2 C Erythritol , I used Lakanto Monkfruit sweetener
- 1 Doonk Pure Stevia, you can use a little more monkfruit
- 1/3 C Cocoa Powder
- 1 t Vanilla
- 1/2 t Espresso Powder, optional
- 1/2 C Butter melted
- 1/2 C Almond Flour
- 1/3-1/2 C Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
- 1/3-1/2 C Chopped Nuts
- 1 t Baking Powder
Instructions
- Beat 3 eggs in your mixing bowl for a few minutes.
- Add sweeteners and beat again.
- Add your melted butter, espresso powder and vanilla. Mix together.
- Mix together the almond flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the egg mixture. Mix until combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and nuts, if using. Mix until just combined. Pour into prepared 8×8 pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees. Start checking after 18 minutes. You want them baked, not jiggly but not over baked. I suggest not baking longer than 25 minutes.
- Allow to cool somewhat before slicing. Store covered in the fridge.
This recipe is amazing! The best sugar free dessert i have ever tried. I made these for my aunt who had diabetes and she raved about how great they were. If you eat them hot with some halo ice cream you can barely tell a difference!
I’m so glad you and your family loved them. ❤️ It’s one of my favorite dessert recipes.
These look amazing!