Monday 8 June 2020

Brownie Bites ... made the low carb / keto way


Almond flour is the secret to these low carb / keto Brownie Bites. Also, because you use almond flour it means this recipe is gluten free, grain free and paleo. Almond flour is just almonds ground up into almond ‘meal.’ You can usually find it at most grocery stores and supermarkets, but it’s also easy and much cheaper to make homemade almond flour! Almonds are low in carbs, rich in fibre, and loaded with satiating dietary fats, so it just makes sense that almond flour is the key to making low carb brownie bites! 

It is because almond flour is a bit denser than traditional flours, it makes these low carb brownies so satisfying. But, they’ve still got a surprisingly light, airy, and cakey texture thanks to the fluffiness from the eggs! There are more eggs in this recipe than traditional brownie recipes because they’re needed to prevent your low carb brownies from crumbling. 

Ingredients
makes 24 bite size brownies
Dry:
¾ cup almond flour
3 Tbsp cocoa powder
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
Wet:
3 eggs
½ cup erythritol, to taste
1 tsp vanilla
¼ cup (grass fed) butter or coconut oil (melted)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl, and mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
3. Combine dry and wet mixtures.
4. Transfer to an 8×8-inch pan, or a brownie bites silicone mold.
5. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the kind of pan or mold you use, until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Allow to cool, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving Size: 1 mini brownie

Calories: 47 Fat: 4g Carbohydrates: 2g Fibre: 2g Protein: 2g
From an original recipe and more information see here
Need help with weight/measurement conversion see here

You can also make low carb / keto Brownies using coconut flour see more details here



A variety of recipe ideas are within this blog, but please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan

34 comments:

  1. ...they would hit the spot.

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  2. They look and sound delicious. Thank you.

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  3. Gosh! I didn’t even know there was such a thing as almond flour.

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  4. They look great, wouldn't mind one just! Valerie

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  5. erythritol? What else could you use?

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  6. I have everything to make these, but the sweetener. They sound so good and so low carb!

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  7. Bet you can’t just eat one! Brownies, one of my favorite sins...

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  8. Chatty Crone said...
    erythritol? What else could you use?

    Hello there and thanks for your question.
    You could use Stevia instead of erythritol.

    All the best Jan

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  9. I do need to try these. Almond flour is so much healthier than white. There would be a little less guilt eating these.

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  10. I would love to have a brownie bite right now! Thank you for the recipe, Jan.

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  11. Brownies would meet the needs just about now. Thanks for such a good recipe.

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  12. Oh brownies would taste really good right now. This looks like a great recipe also.

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  13. Jan, those look yummy. Thanks for sharing and hope you are staying well..xxoJudy

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  14. love these looks absolutely delicious !!

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  15. I'm not a baker, but these look delicious, Jan.

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  16. Hello!
    Wow! I love brownies! Great recipe,they look delicious!
    Have a lovel day,stay safe!
    Dimi...

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  17. What a delicious aspect. Thanks for sharing.
    A big hug

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  18. Ohhh what a great Brownie recipe.

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  19. Great ... I'll try the recipe.
    Thanks a lot.
    Greetings to you.

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  20. Delicious! My husband would love this!

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  21. Yum!

    Be Safe ~ Be Well,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  22. It's really looking so nice, I also want some Online Indian keto dietician who teach me to get these type of recipes at home.

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