Amanda Dawn Keto Brownies Recipe: Fudgy & Flourless with Macro Breakdown
Fudgy, decadent brownies in 20 minutes with zero guilt. These keto brownies taste like the real thing—because they’re made with actual chocolate.
Easy Microwave Keto Brownies (5-minute)
Ingredients (Makes 4 brownies)
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 3 tbsp erythritol
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- ¼ tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: ½ oz dark chocolate (70%+) chopped
Instructions
- Mix all dry ingredients in microwave-safe mug
- Add melted butter, egg, vanilla, and mix well
- Microwave 60-90 seconds (don’t overcook—slightly underdone is perfect)
- Cool 2 minutes, eat directly from mug with spoon
Macros (Per serving, makes 1-2)
- Calories: 240
- Fat: 21g
- Protein: 5g
- Net Carbs: 2g
Baked Fudgy Brownies (Classic Version)
Ingredients (Makes 16 brownies)
- ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- ¾ cup butter
- ⅔ cup erythritol
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup almond flour
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (70%+)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Melt butter and cocoa together (or melt cocoa + butter + dark chocolate together)
- Mix in erythritol, then add eggs one at a time
- Fold in almond flour, vanilla, salt
- Pour into 8×8 greased baking pan
- Top with chocolate chips
- Bake 18-22 minutes (slightly underdone is key for fudginess)
- Cool completely before cutting
Macros (Per brownie, 16 servings)
- Calories: 260
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 5g
- Net Carbs: 2g
Troubleshooting Keto Brownies
| Problem | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Too dry | Overbaked | Reduce bake time by 2-3 min (should jiggle slightly) |
| Weird aftertaste | Wrong sweetener | Use erythritol or monk fruit (not stevia) |
| Gritty texture | Large erythritol crystals | Use powdered erythritol or blend first |
| Not fudgy | Not enough fat | Add 1-2 tbsp extra butter |
Variations
Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
Spread ¼ cup natural peanut butter on top before baking. Add 2g carbs per brownie, but keeps them under 4g total.
Double-Chocolate Brownies
Use ½ cocoa powder + ½ melted 70%+ dark chocolate. Makes them even richer (same carbs).
Brownie Bites
Pour batter into muffin tin instead of pan. Makes 24 bites (easier portion control, 1g carbs each).
Storage
- Room temp: 2 days
- Refrigerator: 1 week
- Freezer: 3 months
- Reheating: Microwave 30 seconds (brings back fudginess)
FAQ
Why are my brownies cake-like instead of fudgy?
Not enough fat or too much almond flour. Increase butter, reduce almond flour, or bake less.
Can I substitute cocoa for chocolate?
They’re different. Cocoa = dry, chocolate = fat. Use cocoa powder for traditional brownies.
Can I use regular sugar?
You can, but one regular brownie = 20g carbs. Not keto. Stick with erythritol.
Bottom Line
Keto brownies are easier than regular brownies and taste just as good. Microwave version for lazy days, baked version for impressive desserts. Both are under 3g net carbs and absolutely fudgy.
