Description
Delightful and rich chocolate treats that satisfy your sweet tooth without the carbs, perfect for gatherings or quiet moments at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower seed butter)
- 1/2 cup sweetener (erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia)
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional mix-ins: dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine unsweetened cocoa powder and almond flour, whisking well.
- In a separate bowl, blend together the nut butter, sweetener, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Add any optional mix-ins.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing out the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting out. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Using room temperature ingredients helps achieve a smooth texture. Keep an eye on baking time to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: keto, chocolate, dessert, gluten-free, low-carb