Keto Brownies in a Muffin Pan are a low-carb dish with a flavorful, delicious taste. These brownies bake faster than an entire pan, resulting in soft centers and slightly crisp borders. The batter comes together quickly, and the ingredients are easy to keep on reserve if you want low-carb baking. Each brownie has a rich chocolate flavor from cocoa powder and melted butter, while almond flour keeps everything moist without extra carbs. We use some ingredients such as butter, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, eggs, almond flour, and sweetener. They are ideal for quick snacks, dessert cravings, or lunchbox treats when you need something sweet but not too heavy. Using a muffin pan means that each serving is equally sized, removing the need to guess at portions. These Keto Brownies in a Muffin Pan freeze well for two months.
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STATS:
- Course: Dessert
- Caloric content: 185 kcal
- Diet: Keto, Low Carb, Gluten-Free
- Time for prep: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook time: 16–18 minutes
- Size/serving: 1 brownie
- Cooking mode: Oven
- Total servings: 12
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Overall time: 28 minutes
TOOLS:
- Spatula
- Muffin pan (twelve cups)
- Bowls
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Silicone or paper liners
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 big eggs
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- Half a cup of erythritol powder or monk fruit sweetener
- One-fourth tsp of salt
- 1 cup of almond flour
- Keto cocoa powder, 1/4 cup
- Half a cup of butter, melted
- One-fourth cup of keto chocolate chips
- Baking powder, 1/2 tsp
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTION:
EGGS:
- This ingredient helps to raise the brownies and combine the almond flour. Use flax eggs in place of eggs, but the texture will be thicker.
SWEETENER:
- Brownies work well with powdered erythritol or mixes of monk fruit as a sweetener. Granular sweeteners may produce a grainy texture. Allulose also works, resulting in a softer brownie.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We use this flour to provide a structure without increasing carbs. We cannot substitute coconut flour one for one, but a little amount may substitute a few teaspoons if necessary.
CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- Keto chocolate chips improve the taste and texture. You can omit them for fewer carbs or substitute chopped keto chocolate bars.
BUTTER:
- The use of butter helps to increase richness and wetness. Coconut oil works well as a substitute, but it changes the flavor a little.
COCA POWDER:
- To get the strongest flavor, use keto cocoa powder. If you prefer a stronger flavor, use dark cocoa.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 350°F.
- Use silicone or paper liners to cover your muffin pan.
- Mix sweetener, salt, almond flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
- Stir the vanilla, eggs, and melted butter in another bowl.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry components.
- Whisk till it gives a smooth consistency.
- if you are using that mixture, add the chocolate chips to it.
- Fill up the muffin cups equally with the batter.
- Bake till the surfaces are properly set, about twenty minutes.
- Before removing, leave the brownies for ten minutes in the pan to chill completely.
- Serve these brownies hot or cold.
TIPS:
- For a bakery-like taste, garnish the surface with the powder of a sweetener.
- Leave them to fully chill for a good texture.
- Swap half of the batter with cream cheese for a more chewy brownie.
- To improve the chocolate flavor, add a pinch of coffee(instant) to the mixture.
- If you bake for a long time, almond flour brownies dry out quickly.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
TOPPINGS:
- Chocolate Drizzle Sauce
- Whipped Cream Clouds
DRINKS:
- Hot Chocolate Mix
- Vanilla Cold Foam Coffee
PAIRINGS:
- Peanut Butter Squares
- Berry Cream Cups
STORAGE INFORMATION:
Once chill, refrigerate the brownies in a closed bowl.
REFRIGERATION:
- Keeps well for four to five days. Place it wrapped to retain the moisture content.
FREEZING:
- Store for 50-60 days. Defrost it at a neutral temperature or warm it up gently in the microwave.
FAQs:
May I use coconut flour as an alternative?
- No, you can not replace it because it alters the texture and takes in more moisture.
Could I prepare these without adding any sweetener?
- They will not taste like brownies, but you can lessen the sweetness slightly.
Do they contain a taste of real brownies?
- They are similar, with a little nutty flavour from the almond flour.
How can I make a strong chocolaty texture of brownie muffins?
- You can mix 2 ounces of melted keto chocolate into the batter.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Proteins: 5 g
No. of calories: 185 kcal
Sodium: 95 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fats: 16 g
Net carbs: 3 g
Size/serving: 1 brownie
Total carbs: 5 g