Baked Goods, Dessert | Diabetic Low Carbohydrate

Sugar Free Browny

Theobroma cacao (cocoa) Allergens: Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Soy
Sugar Free Browny

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Malvaceae (cocoa)
  • Primary Cuisine American
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cocoa powder, Flour (wheat/almond), Eggs, Butter/Oil, Artificial Sweeteners

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A dense, chocolate-flavored baked dessert prepared without added sugar, often using artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet (from sweetener), Rich chocolate, Slightly bitter
TextureDense, Fudgy/Chewy, Moist
AromaIntense chocolate, Sweet
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 brownie (approx. 50g)
Calories300 kcal
Total Fat25g
Saturated Fat10g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol50mg
Protein8g
Total Carbohydrate30g
Dietary Fiber5g
Total Sugars1g
Calcium50mg
Iron2mg
Potassium250mg

Chef’s Secret

Use unsweetened cocoa powder and adjust sweetness with a blend of sugar alcohols for best flavor and texture.

Substitutions

Best Match

Low-Sugar Chocolate Cake

1:1

Offers a similar chocolate dessert experience, often lighter in texture.

Sugar Free Fudge

1:1

Provides intense chocolate flavor and dense, chewy texture without baking.

Dark Chocolate (sugar-free)

1:0.5 (brownie:chocolate)

Good for a quick chocolate fix, though not a dessert item.

Sugar Free Blondie

1:1

Similar texture to a brownie but with vanilla/butterscotch flavor instead of chocolate.

Buying Guide

Check sweetener type (e.g., erythritol, stevia) for digestive tolerance. Read labels for allergens.

Flavor Pairings

Sugar-free whipped cream fresh berries black coffee mint tea.