Chewy Fudgey Keto Brownies perfectly satisfy your a la mode cravings! They’re dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten-free and Paleo friendly! At only 2 net carbs, go ahead and have a second!
If you haven’t figured it out by now, I LOVE dessert! In my pre-keto life, I was the chocolate pie queen! I would bake just for the sake of baking and then share my goodies with friends and family. Food is definitely my love language!
So it should come as no surprise that brownies are one of my favorite sweet treats! They’re just classic.
The only keto-friendly brownie recipe I have tried was really great, but avocado was the main ingredient and I just never have those on hand.
This brownie recipe is easy peasy! You will have most, if not all, of these ingredients on hand! Just dump, mix, bake, eat. Oh, and they’re guilt-free! Yasssss!!
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup powdered monkfruit (or 1 cup erythritol)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 8″ x 8″ baking dish or line with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Use a mixer to whisk out any lumps.
- Add the eggs and mayonnaise and whisk until combined.
- Add the vanilla and whisk until combined.
- Add the water and whisk until combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
Variations
You have a number of ways you can change this recipe up.
- Add nuts: Chop up some walnuts or pecans to add a crunch to your brownies.
- Use different keto flours: I use almond flour but coconut and hazelnut are popular keto flours for brownies. You can also try a blend.
- Add flavorings: I use vanilla extract, but almond extract or peppermint extract can be added for additional flavor. (I find the peppermint to be a welcome addition at Christmastime!)
- Use different types of chocolate: Load up on chocolate by using dark chocolate, sugar-free chocolate chips, or unsweetened chocolate.
- Swirl in some peanut butter: Adding a dollop of all-natural peanut butter and swirling it into the brownie batter can add an extra dimension of flavor and richness.
FAQs
Yes. To check whether the brownies are done, insert a toothpick. It should come out clean or with crumbs attached. If it comes out with wet batter, it needs to bake for a longer time.
Brownies continue to bake after you take them out of the oven. The issue is that you probably kept them in the oven longer than necessary because they looked “under-done”. If you start to see a tiny gap between the brownies and the side of the pan, you’ve waited too long for fudgey brownies. Your brownies will still taste great but not with the fudge-like consistency this recipe should result in.
You can use any keto-friendly sweetener you prefer. Erythritol, stevia, xylitol, etc. I like Sukrin the best and use the Melis and icing sugar in my recipes. If you go here you can shop with my affiliate discount.
You can use either. I like the Sukrin Icing Sugar for everything but whatever you normally use would be fine.
Hi Cora! (love your name btw) Sugar alcohols such as erythritol are the best option you can give your kids! Sugar alcohols (despite their unfortunate name) are not artificial sweeteners and do not effect glucose levels in the same way honey, sugar, agave, etc. do. My kids eat all of the food I make and they LOVE these brownies. They can’t even tell a difference anymore. Granulated sugar is one of the worst foods we can possibly give our children. Here is a really good and informative post by Ruled.Me (one of my favorite sources) about sugar alcohols that can help you learn more!
Yes, you need the mayo. I promise you won’t taste it once it’s been cooked.
How To Store Fudgey Keto Brownies
Let the brownies cool completely. Put them in a resealable bag or an airtight container. You can keep them at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. If you like your brownies warm and gooey, microwave them for a few seconds or put them in the oven at a low heat. Keep an eye on them and don’t overdo it or else they will lose their consistency and become cake-like.
More Dairy-Free Recipes:
Fudgey Keto Brownies
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup powdered monkfruit or 1 cup erythritol
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 8"x8" baking dish or line anwith parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Use a mixer to whisk out any lumps.
- Add the eggs and mayonnaise and whisk until combined.
- Add the vanilla and whisk until combined.
- Add the water and whisk until combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes. A toothpick should not come out clean after baking.
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Marsha Vinning
Sunday 26th of June 2022
curious as to why when I calculate in carb manager that is tells me these are 12 total carbs with 4g fiber, so 8 net carbs? I think I used the same ingredients
Karen
Sunday 24th of November 2019
Hi Anna: Thank you so much for this awesome recipe! I started keto baking this year and have found some good brownie recipes, but yours is truly the BEST! It is chewy, fudgy and cakey, which is amazing! Plus, I love that it uses mayo instead of butter or cream cheese, which normally have to be at room temp. The only changes I made were that I used coconut milk instead of water, I added chopped walnuts and used a 9x9 pan. I have silicone 8x8 pans but I feel the metal pans give me more consistent results. To me, the big wild card in baking keto desserts is the sweetener. I don’t like Erythritol/monk fruit/powdered stevia, so I use either Truvia or Swerve. Thanks again for this recipe! It will make a great Christmas present!
Wela
Monday 4th of February 2019
Does the recipe need for Mayo? Or can it be made without it?
Anna Hunley
Tuesday 5th of February 2019
Yes, you need the mayo. I promise you won't taste it once it's been cooked.
Cora
Sunday 14th of October 2018
Is the sweetener substitutes good and healthy for growing kids to have too? I just started keto and am very new to not using regular granulated sugar but I love to bake and my kids love eating them! :) thanks in advance!
Anna Hunley
Monday 15th of October 2018
Hi Cora! (love your name btw) Sugar alcohols such as erythritol are the best option you can give your kids! Sugar alcohols (despite their unfortunate name) are not artificial sweeteners and do not effect glucose levels in the same way honey, sugar, agave, etc. do. My kids eat all of the food I make and they LOVE these brownies. They can't even tell a difference anymore. Granulated sugar is one of the worst foods we can possibly give our children. Here is a really good and informative post by Ruled.Me (one of my favorite sources) about sugar alcohols that can help you learn more!
Samantha
Wednesday 19th of September 2018
Are you using granulated sugar or the powder sugar?
Anna Hunley
Wednesday 19th of September 2018
You can use either. I like the Sukrin Icing Sugar for everything but whatever you normally use would be fine.