Keto Pecan Flour Brownies

These Keto Pecan Flour Brownies with pecan butter frosting are indulgent, gluten-free, and fudgy as well. These brownies are made with buttery pecan flour & sweetened with monk fruit or other keto-friendly sweetener like Erythritol, and it has a nutty and rich chocolate taste. Then we coat these brownies with the creamy and rich icing of pecan butter. These brownies don’t include sugar, wheat, or gluten, so they make them ideal for people on a low-carb, keto, or paleo diet. They will easily satisfy a sweet craving while observing the keto diet. These brownies only contain 2g net carbs per serving, so we don’t have to feel guilty about having this dessert. We can easily store these Keto Pecan Flour Brownies and have them cold, and they taste delicious.

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STATS:

  • Cook time: 25–30 mints.
  • Total time: 45 mints.
  • Portion size: 1 brownie
  • Caloric content: 220 kcal
  • Portions: 12
  • Cuisine: American
  • Prep time: 15 mints.
  • Course: Dessert
  • Diet: Keto, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb

EQUIPMENT:

  • Baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Bowl
  • Whisk

INGREDIENTS:

PECAN BROWNIES:

  • 1 cup pecan flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • Half teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Two large eggs
  • ½ cup granulated monk fruit
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup almond milk
  • ¼ cup keto chocolate chips

PECAN BUTTER ICING:

  • ½ cup pecan butter
  • 3 tbsp. powdered monk fruit
  • 2 tbsp. softened butter
  • 1–2 tbsp. almond milk
  • ½ tsp. vanilla extract
  • Salt

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

PECAN FLOUR:

  • This flour is low-carb and keto-friendly, and we have to utilize the fine flour to prepare these brownies.

COCOA POWDER:

  • We add the cocoa powder to prepare these brownies, and it should be unsweetened to prepare the low-carb brownies.

BAKING POWDER:

  • It is utilized in rising and fluffing the brownies, and it also provides a silky and tender texture.

SALT:

  • It is added to offset the sweetness, and it also helps to deepen the flavor.

EGGS:

  • Eggs are utilized to provide the moisture and structure, and they also help to bind the components.

MONK FRUIT:

  • Monk fruit is included in the brownies to sweeten them, and also keto-friendly.

BUTTER:

  • It is added to the batter to provide the moisture and richness, and we would also utilize the coconut oil.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

  • It is included in the batter to deepen the flavor and provide a taste.

ALMOND MILK:

  • It is included in the batter to provide the moisture, and it also lowers the carbs.

CHOCOLATE CHIPS:

  • They are included to provide the chocolate flavor without the additional carbs.

PECAN BUTTER:

  • Pecan butter is included to provide the creamy, nutty base, and it should be unsweetened to provide the natural flavor.

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INSTRUCTION:

PREPARE THE BROWNIES:

  1. We can adjust the temperature of the oven to three-fifty degrees F.
  2. Then we can apply baking paper to the pan.
  3. We can mix the baking powder, pecan flour, cocoa powder, & salt in a basin.
  4. Now we would add the sweetener and eggs to a separate dish and whisk them.
  5. Then we can stir vanilla, almond milk & melted butter in the dish.
  6. We can combine both ingredients and whisk till a smooth batter is formed, then fold the chocolate chips into the batter.
  7. Place batter in pan and smooth the top part of batter.
  8. Bake cake for twenty-five to thirty mints.
  9. Then we can cool down the cake before we can apply the frosting.

FROSTING:

  1. We would combine pecan butter, softened butter, vanilla, & sweetener in a bowl
  2. Now we can mix these components with the whisk and add the almond milk as required, till it gets smooth.
  3. We can transfer the icing on the brownies and cover them properly.

SERVING IDEAS:

  • We would serve cold brownies for the firm texture.
  • You would sprinkle some chopped pecans on the brownies for the additional crunch.
  • We would also sprinkle extra monk fruit powder or cocoa powder to make it rich.
  • You would also serve this dessert with the whipped cream.
  • We would also dust some sea salt on the brownies.

TIPS:

  • We don’t have to over bake the brownies, and they should be moist and perfectly brown.
  • You would have to properly cool the brownies before icing.
  • We would utilize the silicon spatula to spread and mix easily.
  • You would also add some extra brewed espresso in the batter for the additional richness.
  • We would prepare the pecan flour by grinding the pecans.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • We would put the slices of brownies in an airtight box and store them for five days.

FREEZER:

  • We would cover the brownies in aluminum foil and store them for two months.

FAQs:

Can I prepare these brownies with the almond flour?

  • We would easily prepare these brownies with the almond butter, but it is less rich and has a different flavor.

How to prepare the non-dairy brownies?

  • We would just have to utilize the coconut oil in place of butter to prepare the non-dairy brownies.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 220 kcal

Total Carbs: 6g
Net Carbs: 2g
Vitamin A: 150 IU
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 20g
Sodium: 80mg
Potassium: 120mg
Calcium: 35mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Portion size: 1 brownie