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January 16, 2018 · 17 Comments

Keto Brownies

30-Minutes or Less· 5-Ingredient or Less· Dessert· Gluten-Free· Keto· Nut-Free· Recipe· Soy-Free· Vegetarian

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These Keto Brownies are super fudgy & oh so delicious with their salt flaked tops & espresso flecked center. Perfect with a cup of coffee or all by itself!

Brownie on white parchment with flaky sea salt sprinkled on top.

These Keto Brownies are about to become your new obsession! If you’re reading this you probably fall into one of two categories. You already know all about how awesome keto is or you are looking at just getting started on keto. Either way, I think we can all agree that sometimes even the most disciplined and dedicated dieter experiences cravings.  Keto has become a way of life for so many people I’ve talked to and the great thing about this brownie is you can enjoy all the fudgy deliciousness without any of the guilt or getting kicked out of ketosis.

But wait… there’s more!  I know it almost sounds too good to be true already but it just keeps getting better.  How many times in the past have you made brownies, and are just exasperated from the mess made while making them?  Let’s just list the typical dishes you’d dirty while making a more traditional brownie recipe: mixing bowl, spatula, baking pan, and a mixer.  Guess how many you need for this recipe… a cast-iron skillet and a spoon, that’s it!  The entire recipe is made start to finish in one pan.

Small Cast Iron Skillet filled with brownies on a blue backdrop. A knife nearby getting ready to slice into the brownies

What makes these Brownies The BEST?

Two things that make this brownie the absolute bomb (people still say that right?) is the salt flakes on top that enhance the flavor and the espresso powder mixed into the batter.  The espresso powder brings out the chocolate flavor and makes this brownie a perfect companion to a nice warm cup of coffee!  For this recipe, I used Maldon Salt Flakes and DeLallo Instant Espresso Powder.

Now usually, I don’t post a lot of dessert recipes, but when I do I use Swerve sweetener.  Swerve is an Erythritol based sugar replacement that comes in granulated and confectioner forms.  I’m a huge advocate for eating whole unprocessed foods, and in a perfect world whole sweeteners like organic cane sugar, maple syrup, or honey would be both carb and sugar-free, but this world isn’t perfect.  So when it comes to making a keto dessert it involves a little compromise, but it’s worth it.

If you’d like to read more about Swerve or Erythritol you can check out the links below:

  • What’s Swerve Made of?
  • Dr. Axe – Erythritol
  • Body Ecology –  Erythritol: What You Need to Know About This Natural Sugar Substitute
Brownie on white parchment with flaky sea salt sprinkled on top.

Keto Brownies

These Keto Brownies are super fudgy & oh so delicious with their salt flaked tops & espresso flecked center. Perfect with a cup of coffee or all by itself!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30-minute, keto, sweets
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 157kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated Swerve
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • ½ cup raw cacao powder
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Melt the butter over low heat in an 8 inch cast iron skillet. Once melted stir in the Swerve until dissolved then whisk in the eggs one at a time until you have a thick glossy batter.
  • Add in the remaining ingredients and stir until smooth. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the middle is just set and the edges are crisp. Allow to cool completely before slicing. To speed this process up you can also chill them before slicing.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 91mg30%
Sodium 278mg12%
Potassium 109mg3%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 439IU9%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
*

Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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Comments

  1. Janet says

    January 25, 2018 at 7:28 pm

    One word: Awesome.

    OK, I can’t keep myself from saying more. I used Monkfruit sweetener and it worked perfectly.

    Reply
    • Alex Lester says

      January 30, 2018 at 1:56 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  2. Nichelle says

    April 19, 2018 at 7:48 pm

    Can you sub almond flour for coconut flour?

    Reply
    • S says

      November 2, 2018 at 9:29 pm

      +1 on the question

      Reply
      • Alex Lester says

        November 5, 2018 at 11:41 am

        This would be a whole different recipe, it’s not an easy sub as it’s not 1:1. You’ll need less eggs and less liquid. There’s a few conversion charts floating around but again, I can’t promise it would work.

        Reply
    • Alex Lester says

      November 5, 2018 at 11:41 am

      This would be a whole different recipe, it’s not an easy sub as it’s not 1:1. You’ll need less eggs and less liquid. There’s a few conversion charts floating around but again, I can’t promise it would work.

      Reply
  3. Dana Brown says

    May 24, 2018 at 2:34 am

    I don’t have the espresso powder what is a good replacement

    Reply
    • Alex Lester says

      July 19, 2018 at 6:57 am

      You can leave it out if needed.

      Reply
  4. Cass says

    August 16, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    i dont have a cast iron skillet, can i just use a pie dish or aluminum pan?

    Reply
    • Alex Lester says

      August 27, 2018 at 2:31 pm

      Sure!

      Reply
  5. Andrea says

    October 31, 2018 at 10:06 pm

    I’m new to keto, and my biggest fear is missing out on sweets. These look delicious and I can’t wait to try them out! I’m wondering when do you add the salt flakes? Is it in the batter and does that constitute the 1/2 tsp?
    Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Alex Lester says

      November 5, 2018 at 11:42 am

      Hi Andrea, the 1/2 teaspoon goes into the batter, we’ve just topped it with additional flaky sea salt, hope that helps!

      Reply
  6. Jen says

    January 27, 2019 at 2:31 am

    So I made this and it’s way too sweet for my palate. I will make it again but cut the swerve in half. The consistency is good. I added pecans also. I think this will make a great Keto dessert once I cut the sweetness.

    Reply
    • Alex Lester says

      January 28, 2019 at 6:40 pm

      We tend to make our desserts for the standard sweet tooth, you can definitely reduce the sweetness which is helpful if you’ve been keto for awhile and you’re more sensitive to sweetness.

      Reply
  7. Sydney says

    June 6, 2020 at 7:51 pm

    I’d love to try this recipe. I’ve been experimenting with different Keto brownie recipes and so far I’ve noticed they all call for a very large amount of butter. Last recipe I tried using the same amount of butter left us with a lot of stomach issues (because of so much butter). Can the butter be cut in half? Maybe add a different liquid for moistness? Any other suggestions? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Cast Iron Keto says

      June 10, 2020 at 1:23 pm

      I would not sub out half of the butter but if butter hurts your system, you could try using half butter and half olive oil or coconut oil.

      Reply
  8. roann1968Keto says

    July 21, 2020 at 9:17 pm

    i like brownies and i prefer to bake it by myself with the mix than buy a premade one…do you know any brownies mix that is good??and how to make it so it’s not too hard and not too soft?

    Reply

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