These Coconut Flour Keto Brownies are among the easiest low-carb desserts you can make at home! They are so simple: just mix the ingredients, transfer them to a greased pan and bake.
In the post below you will find the recipe for these delicious brownies with possible variations and tips for a great result.
What makes this recipe so good
These brownies are simple, yet very tasty and easy to make.
They are prepared with coconut flour, which is a more affordable and still healthy low-carb flour alternative, compared to the almond flour.
You need just six main ingredients and a few optional to make this dessert.
Last but not least, there is literally nothing that can go wrong when making these brownies.
What ingredients you need
Initially I was aiming for 3 ingredient keto brownies. But I also wanted this recipe to be the most natural possible and with easy to find ingredients.
My initial idea to make brownies just out of eggs, cocoa powder and low-carb sweetener was not that successful. The reality is that real, good looking brownies require more fat (like butter), something to add stability (coconut flour) and eventually some baking powder to maintain the shape.
Can you skip the xanthan gum
Xanthan gum was my last addition to this recipe, which is optional but highly recommended. It makes these brownies less crumbly as it acts like a binder in the absence of gluten.
Xanthan gum is a safe food ingredient and you need just ¼ teaspoon for this recipe. But don't worry if you don't have it: the brownies would be as tasty without it, they might be just a bit more crumbly.
Variations
Apart from the main ingredients, you can add a few more additions to diversify these brownies and make them even better. Like for example low-carb chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
Check the recipe card for the quantities!
Preparation steps
Making these brownies is quick and easy. You don't need a mixer: just a whisk and a bowl.
- First you need to beat lightly the eggs with the low-carb sweetener.
- Then add the melted and cooled butter and the dry ingredients.
- The rest is just baking the brownies in a greased pan at 360º F/ 180º C. Test them with a toothpick after 25 minutes.
- When the brownies are ready, let them cool before cutting and serving.
I am sure you would love this recipe once you make it!
If you are a big fan of brownies made with healthier ingredients and don't necessary look for just low-carb recipes, check out the Sweet Potato Brownies {Gluten and Dairy-Free}.
Another great recipe that you may love are the Ultimate Healthy Pumpkin Brownies which are also layered!
Last but not least the Chia Seed Brownies {vegan and gluten-free} are so good, you would never guess they are vegan!
📝 Recipe
Best Keto Brownies
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 4 tbsp/ 30 g coconut flour, see notes
- ¼ cup/ 25 g cocoa powder
- ½ cup/ 120 g butter, melted
- ½ cup/ 100 g xylitol
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum, optional
Optional garnishes (choose one or two or skip):
- ½ cup/ 85 g chocolate chips
- ½ cup/ 60 g chopped walnuts
- ½ cup/ 60 g chopped hazelnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 360º F/ 180º C. Grease and line a 8 x 8 inch pan or similar with a sheet of parchment paper (I used 7 x 10 inches or 20 x 24 cm).
- In a bowl combine coconut flour, baking powder and xanthan gum (if using).
- Whisk the eggs with the xylitol until combined. Don't overmix.
- Add the melted and cooled butter and whisk again to combine.
- Add the coconut flour and then the cocoa powder. Stir with a wooden spoon gently until absorbed.
- Optionally add chocolate chips or chopped nuts and stir gently to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
- When the brownie cools until room temperature cut it into bars.
Notes
- Keep the leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- For a dairy-free version use ½ cup / 100 g cocoa butter instead of dairy butter.
- Alternatively use a mix of coconut oil + cocoa butter. You can substitute the xylitol with erythritol or other powdered or granulated sweetener.
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