Michelle’s Rich Keto Brownies, Almond Flour Brownies

If you’re a fan of brownies, then you’re going to love Michelle’s rich keto brownies. These keto brownies are made with almond flour and are simply delectable.

This recipe for fudgy keto brownies was inspired by our daughter’s favorite high-carb brownie recipe, and it’s a winner!

Made with almond flour instead of traditional flour, these brownies are not only low-carb and keto-friendly, they are gluten-free too.

Clocking in at only 2 net carbs per serving, it’s a great option for anyone on a keto diet and sure to silence chocolate cravings.

When your child tells you that her favorite brownie is a sugar-laden one, you do the right thing and transform it to be keto-friendly. After all, this is what her momma does best.

Transforming traditional high-carb recipes into low-carb keto yumminess has become a passion for me. It was Michelle’s sweet tooth that inspired these almond flour brownies.

I already have several low-carb brownies on the blog that are quite loved around here, like my:

• Low Carb Mocha Blackout Brownie
• Coconut Flour Low Carb Brownies
• Red Velvet Swirled Brownies
• Keto Cream Cheese Swirled Brownies
• Keto Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

And if that’s not enough, I have a complete list of Keto Brownie Recipes that, as a fan of brownies, I encourage you to also visit.

However, these keto brownies will fool your tastebuds since they are so close to regular brownies without the worry of having too many carbs kick you out of ketosis.

Keto Brownies (Almond Flour)

Since Michelle kept raving about this recipe, I was intrigued and maybe even a little jealous.

Well, I am happy to report that once I converted the recipe, Michelle’s rich keto brownies turned out to be the darkest, richest keto brownies I’ve ever had.

This means you’re going to LOVE these low-carb fudgy brownies!

The best keto brownie recipe was born out of a need to keep my daughter from talking more about someone else’s brownies. LOL, not really, but a little competition never hurts anyone.

Michelle couldn’t stop mentioning this simple yet rich brownie recipe.  I think the magic behind these traditional brownies is that you combine the sugar, butter, and cocoa powder over a double boiler.

Once the mixture is allowed to cool, the eggs and flour are added. Since I love providing my readers with simple low-carb keto recipes, I knew it was a challenge I could not back down from.

Michelle’s rich keto brownies actually passed as regular brownies and fooled even our picky son.

Matthew couldn’t believe these weren’t regular brownies. That, my friend, was a significant win in this girl’s book. Hopefully, you, too, will agree.

Almond Flour Brownies (Gluten-Free)

Converting her favorite recipe to a healthy low-carb keto version was not too challenging, but true to my style, I had to add my own twist to it.

So I pulled out my double boiler and made the necessary modifications to be as close to her favorite high-carb brownie as possible.

Aiming for the perfect texture, I decided to sift the fine almond flour after I measured it. I think this little extra step makes for the richest, fudgiest chocolate keto brownies.

Using almond flour instead of regular white flour required an additional egg to produce a keto fudgy brownie batter. I also decided to go with extra dark cocoa powder because dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants.

What’s more, I chose to add a teaspoon of instant coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor further. Can you tell I love all things chocolate?

Of course, you can always leave out the instant coffee if you prefer.

This quickly became our favorite low-carb brownie recipe. Honestly, as much as I loved my others, this one is not only delicious but also super easy to make.

Even my non-baking friends should give this one a try.

Ingredients Needed To Make The Best Keto Brownies

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• Almond flour (measured and sifted)
• Dark unsweetened cocoa powder
• Unsweetened baking chocolate (baker’s chocolate)
• Unsalted butter, softened
• Chopped walnuts (optional)
• Eggs, room temperature
• Vanilla
• Sea salt
• Sugar substitute 
• Baking powder
• Instant coffee (optional)

How To Make Keto-Friendly Brownies

These keto chocolate brownies are pretty straightforward and use simple ingredients.

To start, preheat the oven to 325 degrees and lightly grease an 8×8 baking pan.

Using a double boiler, melt the butter, sugar-free sweetener, cocoa powder, unsweetened baking chocolate, instant coffee, and salt, stirring occasionally until thoroughly combined.

Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then add the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla extract.

Once the mixture is fully combined, gently stir in the remaining dry ingredients, sifted almond flour, and baking powder, then fold in the walnuts.

Although adding walnuts is optional, it’s a delicious option.

Next, pour the low-carb brownie mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes.

After baking, allow the brownies to cool before slicing and serving fully.

If there are leftovers, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 weeks.

Best Sugar Substitutes For Keto Fudge Brownies

When it comes to choosing which low carb sweetener to use for what our family considers the world’s best keto brownies, I have several for you to choose from.

My first choice is Lakanto Monk Fruit. This is because it behaves the most like regular sugar, as far as I am concerned. It is a monk fruit and erythritol blend.

Lakanto Monk Fruit gets its sweetness from antioxidants called mogrosides, instead of fructose or sucrose. That’s why it’s a great all-natural sugar substitute and has zero calories and a zero glycemic index.

I’m, however, also partial to Swerve, which is an erythritol blend. Swerve is made from ingredients found in select fruits and starchy root vegetables and contains no artificial ingredients, preservatives, or flavors.

Swerve is the name brand of Erythritol; it’s unlike other sugar alcohols that have a 0% impact on blood sugar.

You could also use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure for most of my baked goods.

But I personally am not a fan of stevia-based sweeteners because I find that I am quite sensitive to the bitter aftertaste. And in chocolate recipes, this seems to be magnified.

Having said this, if you are accustomed to using it and don’t have an issue, then I recommend using the Pyure brand.

However, you will want to use half the amount called for in this recipe since it’s much sweeter.

Lastly, if you can easily find a more natural sugar substitute, you can also use Splenda with great success.

Keto Brownies Everyone Will Love!

I hope the next time you crave brownies, you’ll give these easy keto brownies a try.

Made with zero sugar or wheat flour, its fudgy texture is perfect for anyone on a low-carb diet who misses brownies.

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