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Fudgy Keto Ricotta Brownies with Chocolate Frosting

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  Published on July 29th, 2021
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KETO RICOTTA BROWNIES
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If you are craving rich and creamy chocolate brownies then this is the recipe for you! These keto ricotta brownies are packed full of decadent chocolate and topped with smooth creamy chocolate frosting. The best part? They are only 4g of net carbs so indulge away without feeling guilty!

Yields12 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 brownie

Servings 12

4g
Net Carbs

Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.3g27%
Total Carbohydrate 12.6g5%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g35%
Protein 5.2g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

Ingredients
Keto Brownies
 2 eggs
  cup monk fruit
 ¼ cup coconut flouror 1/2 cup almond flour
 ¼ cup heavy cream
 ½ tsp baking powder
 ¼ tsp salt
Keto Chocolate Frosting
 ¼ cup butteror coconut oil
 ¼ cup heavy cream

Directions

Directions
1

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a square baking dish with damp parchment paper.

2

Microwave 4 oz of the unsweetened chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals until melted.

3

In the same bowl, add ricotta cheese, egg, monk fruit, espresso, vanilla, cocoa powder, flour, heavy cream, baking powder, and salt and mix until well combined.

4

Once combined, stir in remaining chocolate chips.

5

Spread onto a baking dish for 30 minutes.
Note: Don't over bake - mixture will still be wobbly when finished baking. Cool before frosting.

6

For the frosting, melt the butter, erythritol, and chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat.

7

Once melted, remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder and heavy cream.

8

Spread the frosting over the keto ricotta brownies and serve.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Ingredients
Keto Brownies
 2 eggs
  cup monk fruit
 ¼ cup coconut flouror 1/2 cup almond flour
 ¼ cup heavy cream
 ½ tsp baking powder
 ¼ tsp salt
Keto Chocolate Frosting
 ¼ cup butteror coconut oil
 ¼ cup heavy cream

Directions

Directions

Directions
1

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a square baking dish with damp parchment paper.

2

Microwave 4 oz of the unsweetened chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals until melted.

3

In the same bowl, add ricotta cheese, egg, monk fruit, espresso, vanilla, cocoa powder, flour, heavy cream, baking powder, and salt and mix until well combined.

4

Once combined, stir in remaining chocolate chips.

5

Spread onto a baking dish for 30 minutes.
Note: Don't over bake - mixture will still be wobbly when finished baking. Cool before frosting.

6

For the frosting, melt the butter, erythritol, and chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat.

7

Once melted, remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder and heavy cream.

8

Spread the frosting over the keto ricotta brownies and serve.

Fudgy Keto Ricotta Brownies with Chocolate Frosting
I’m Annie from ketofocus.com and I strive to find meals that your whole family can enjoy while you are on your keto journey. I’ve been creating keto recipes for over eight years. I test all of my recipes against my picky kids and husband, so you know you are getting a winning keto dish when you make one of my recipes. I showcase many of my popular keto recipes, as well as some keto tips, on my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx83l0vZEKMkz93qR2m8CTA/featured) When I’m not creating in the kitchen, you can find me in the pharmacy. I’m a Doctor of Pharmacy and have been taking care of my community for more than 11 years as a pharmacist.

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