5-Ingredient Keto Brownies

Craving brownies on a low-carb diet? These 5-Ingredient Keto Brownies are your go-to treat—fudgy, rich, and made with pantry staples. No flour, no sugar crash, no nonsense. Just mix, bake, and devour!

Why You’ll Love 5-Ingredient Keto Brownies

• Only 5 simple keto-friendly ingredients
• Gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free
• Super chocolatey and moist
• Takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish
• Perfect for meal prep, dessert cravings, or a midday snack

Ingredients

• ½ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• ⅓ cup keto sweetener (erythritol, monk fruit, or blend)
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ tsp baking powder

Optional (for extra richness):

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 2 Tbsp sugar-free chocolate chips

Directions

1. Prep oven & pan: Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line a small 8×8″ baking dish with parchment paper or grease it well.
2. Mix wet base: In a medium bowl, stir almond butter and eggs until smooth.
3. Add dry: Add cocoa powder, sweetener, and baking powder. Stir until fully combined. Batter will be thick.
4. Optional mix-ins: Fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added texture.
5. Bake: Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the center is set but still soft.
6. Cool: Let brownies cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing. They firm up as they cool.
7. Slice & enjoy: Cut into 9–12 squares and serve!

Pro Tips and Variations

• Extra fudgy? Slightly underbake (15 mins) and cool completely before slicing.
• Nut-free version: Sub sunflower seed butter or tahini.
• Mocha twist: Add 1 tsp espresso powder to batter.
• Make it double chocolate: Add sugar-free dark chocolate chunks on top before baking.

Serving Suggestions

• Dust with powdered erythritol or cocoa powder
• Top with keto whipped cream or berries
• Serve warm with keto ice cream for dessert

Storage/Reheating

• Fridge: Store in airtight container for up to 5 days
• Freezer: Freeze in layers with parchment paper for up to 2 months
• Reheat: Warm gently in microwave for 10–15 seconds

FAQs

Can I use coconut flour or almond flour instead?
This recipe doesn’t need flour at all—but if you must, use 1 Tbsp almond flour max.

Are these really keto?
Yes—no grains, no added sugars, and low net carbs per serving.

Can I make these dairy-free?
Yes—there’s no dairy unless you add chocolate chips, so just choose dairy-free ones.

Conclusion

With only 5 ingredients and 1 bowl, these keto brownies are a fudgy, low-carb dream come true. Easy enough for weekdays, rich enough for dessert lovers.

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