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Low Carb Brownies With Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Indulge your chocolate cravings guilt-free with these decadent low-carb brownies! Made with almond flour and packed with rich chocolate flavor, they taste unbelievably like traditional brownies – even without the carbs! This recipe offers the option of a luscious chocolate frosting for an extra decadent treat. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while sticking to your low-carb diet. Keeps wonderfully in the refrigerator!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 217 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 3.6 (5 Reviews)
Low Carb Brownies With Chocolate Frosting 15

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Ingredients for Low Carb Brownies With Chocolate Frosting

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How to Make Low Carb Brownies With Chocolate Frosting

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Melt 1 cup of bittersweet chocolate chips (or 12 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate) and stir into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Add 1 cup of your preferred granulated sugar substitute (like erythritol or monk fruit) and mix until combined.
  5. Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of almond extract, and 2 tablespoons of strong brewed coffee. Mix until fully incorporated.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of almond flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  9. Stir in 1 cup of chopped pecans (optional).
  10. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  11. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  12. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  13. **Frosting:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar substitute, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  14. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

53g

Carbs

1g

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