Keto Lunchroom Ladies Brownies

Ingredients:

  • Brownies:
    • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
    • 1/2 cup coconut flour
    • 1 cup erythritol or your preferred keto sweetener
    • 4 large eggs
    • 4 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • Icing:
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1/4 cup heavy cream
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 1/2 cups powdered erythritol (or powdered monk fruit sweetener)
    • Dash of salt

Directions

  1. Prepare the Brownies:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and unsweetened cocoa powder.
    • Add the almond flour, coconut flour, and erythritol to the bowl. Mix well.
    • Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
    • Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped nuts, if using.
    • Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan and spread it evenly.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Check for doneness at 20 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  2. Prepare the Icing:
    • In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
    • Add the heavy cream and unsweetened cocoa powder, mixing until well combined.
    • Gradually add the powdered erythritol and a dash of salt, mixing until the icing is smooth and spreadable.
    • Adjust the consistency with additional heavy cream if necessary.
  3. Frost the Brownies:
    • Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
    • Spread the prepared icing evenly over the cooled brownies.
  4. Serve:
    • Cut into squares and enjoy your keto-friendly, low-carb brownies!

These brownies maintain the rich and fudgy texture of the original recipe while being keto-friendly and low in carbs. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (per serving, based on 16 servings)

  • Calories: 248 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Net Carbs: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 93mg
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Sugar: 1g