Rich, fudgy vegan keto brownies made with okara powder instead of almond flour for even lower net carbs. Dairy-free, sugar-free, and gluten-free — only 2.3g net carbs per serving!
A vegan keto diet is one of the most restrictive ways of eating. It’s nearly impossible to find a dessert at a bakery or restaurant that fits. It’s also hard to find vegan keto baking recipes online — so here’s one for you!
I love the soft, moist texture and the mild earthy taste of these brownies. I usually grab a piece from the refrigerator as an afternoon treat after some hard work! I have to portion it out, or I’d finish a whole tray within a few days.
INGREDIENTS FOR VEGAN KETO BROWNIES
In this recipe, we use flax-eggs to replace eggs as binders. Flax-eggs also make these keto brownies more fudgy and soft.
The following two ingredients are essential and CANNOT be omitted or replaced:
Flax-eggs — mix golden ground flaxseed with lukewarm water. Xanthan gum — frequently used in gluten-free recipes to help baked goods hold their shape.
More ingredients needed for these delicious brownies:
Okara powder — I don’t recommend replacing it with other flours, because okara powder is the key to this recipe. I’ll explain more below.
Organic unsweetened cocoa powder
Granulated monk fruit sweetener — erythritol is another keto-friendly option with similar sweetness. You can also try allulose, though it’s slightly less sweet.
Baking powder
Xanthan gum — essential in many gluten-free recipes to bind the ingredients together, so don’t skip it.
99% cacao sugar-free dark chocolate bar — you can use a bar with a lower cacao percentage, but make sure it’s sugar-free. Adjust the sweetener amount accordingly.
Avocado oil and melted coconut oil — mixing two oils balances the saturated and unsaturated fat and prevents the coconut flavor from becoming too strong. Coconut oil also solidifies in the refrigerator or at cooler room temperatures, which helps the brownies hold their shape.
Vanilla extract (optional) — some people are sensitive to vanilla extract and may see a slight blood sugar rise.
CAN I USE EGGS INSTEAD OF FLAX-EGGS?
I tried using eggs instead of flax-eggs in this recipe, but the brownies weren’t as moist or fudgy as the vegan version. I didn’t expect that!
So while eggs don’t give the best result, you can still use them if you don’t have flaxseed meal on hand.
