4 Ingredient Keto Brownies
These easy low carb brownies are a breeze to make. Just add all 4 ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth. Then transfer the batter to your baking pan to bake. The brownies come out so rich, chocolatey and fudgy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (375 g) cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk, about 136 grams total weight
- 3/4 cup (66 g) unsweetened dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 cup (136 g) brown sugar alternative
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the machine with a spatula as needed.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the brownies are mostly set and toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only with a few crumbs sticking to it. The brownies will initially rise very high during baking but will sink back down when they cool.
- Allow the brownies to cool slightly before cutting and serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. I think these brownies are best eaten while warm.
Notes
- I tested these brownies with Sukrin gold brown sugar alternative* which is made with erythritol. I have not tested with other low carb sugar alternatives. The sugar substitute does need to be a granular one and not a liquid because other the brownies will not set.
- *This product link is an affiliate link. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
- I used 4% small curd cottage cheese but 2% should also work. I used Daisy brand.
- I used Rodelle dutch process cocoa powder. Because these brownies use a large amount of cocoa powder, you do want to use a high quality brand because you will taste the cocoa.
- These brownies have a very rich cocoa flavor and are lightly sweetened. They have a dark chocolate level of sweetness and cocoa flavor.
- If you are on a keto diet, please remember to look at net carbs and not just total carbs in the estimated nutrition. The net carbs count excludes fiber and carbs from sugar alcohols.
Serving: 1brownie, Calories: 67kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 120mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, sugar alcohol: 11g, NET CARBS: 3
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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