Guiltless Sugar Free Brownies

I like the idea of Guiltless Sugar Free Brownies because it may mean that I do not have to feel so guilty while eating my brownies.

And really, who does not like a great tasting brownie every now and then?
 

Guiltless Sugar Free Brownies

 
This is truely a great way to enjoy a brownie but, with less guilt.

Not only is this brownie made without adding sugar to it, but it is also made using healthier ingredients than you would normally expect from a brownie.
 

I know that it is hard to beat my ever so popular (killer...) Sugar Free Chocolate Brownie recipe.

That brownie recipe is meant to be both decadent and sugar free.
This recipe, however, is meant to be a more healthy option for a sugar free brownie.

 

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What is it that makes a brownie or any baked good guilt free anyway?

For starters, we will not be adding sugar to this recipe for brownies. However, we still want our brownies to taste good too, am I right?

To make these brownies taste sweet we will use a sugar alternative instead.

When choosing a sugar alternative, please use a granular one that measures one to one with sugar for the best results. Other options for a sugar alternative that have their own natural sweetness include honey (¾ cup), maple syrup (¾ cup), and agave (⅔ cup) (you may need to adjust your dry ingredients for consistency).

 

Guilt free in this recipe also means substituting the fat that is added to the mixing bowl.

Normally when we make brownies we may add melted butter or oil to make the brownies moist and soft to chew. In this recipe, we will use a substitute for the fat in order to make them moist.

To get the fat into these brownies we will use 'healthier' ingredients instead.

For nonvegans, you can use cottage cheese (¾ cup) or (¾ cup) ricotta cheese (not low-fat versions will yield more moist results). Vegan folks can use one mashed avocado or ¾ cup of coconut oil.
 

Here are some tips for making great tasting Brownies

I just mentioned that to sweeten these brownies sugar alternative, please use a granular sugar alternative that measures one to one with sugar for the best results. Other options for a sugar alternative that have their own natural sweetness include honey (¾ cup), maple syrup (¾ cup), and agave (⅔ cup) (you may need to adjust your dry ingredients for consistency).

Here are some more helpful brownie baking tips.

1. Just as I always seem to point out to folks, using fresh ingredients is really essential for successful baking of about anything. In this recipe that fresh ingredient rule is especially essential for the dry ingredients- flour and baking powder.
2. I use Parchment Paper that overhangs the sides of my brownie baking pan. This allows me to easily remove the brownies from the pan (less mess!!) for cutting.
3. Adding an extra ingredient can really change the taste and texture of these brownies. My favorite addtional, yet optional, ingredients include sugar free chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or swirled nut butter.
4. Lastly, I always like to remind folks that when mixing up a batter such as this one, avoid over-mixing as this will introduce air into the batter which can among other things, cause tunnels. Simply mix your ingredients until justy blended for best results.

 

You could easily make these brownies low in carbohydrates.

Besides using a low carb sugar alternative and low carb and sugar free chocolate chips try swapping out your flour. You can find keto and low carb all purpose flour alternatives here.
 
 

Here are some similar recipes that you may also like.

 

• Sugar Free Magnolia Style Chocolate Chip Cookies.
• Keto Sugar Free Fudge Browniess.
• Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting.

 

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The recipe for Guiltless Sugar Free Brownies

Earlier I mentioned that Guilt free in this recipe also means substituting the fat that is added to the mixing bowl.

For nonvegans, you can use cottage cheese (¾ cup) or (¾ cup) ricotta cheese (not low-fat versions will yield more moist results). Vegan folks can use one mashed avocado or ¾ cup of coconut oil.
 

I also mentioned that to sweeten these brownies we will use a sugar alternative.

I suggest that you use a granular sugar alternative that measures one to one with sugar for the best results. Other options for a sugar alternative that have their own natural sweetness include honey (¾ cup), maple syrup (¾ cup), and agave (⅔ cup) (you may need to adjust your dry ingredients for consistency).

The ingredients that you will need to make this Guiltless Sugar Free Brownie recipe.

 

• All Purpose Flour ¾ cup
• Baking Powder- ½ teaspoon.
• Unsweetened Chocolate- 1 four ounce bar melted and cooled for this recipe. That should be a half cup of liquid chocolate.
• Sugar Alternative- equivalent to 1 cup of sugar. I suggest that you use a granular sugar alternative that measures one to one with sugar for the best results. Other options for a sugar alternative that have their own natural sweetness include honey (¾ cup), maple syrup (¾ cup), and agave (⅔ cup) (you may need to adjust your dry ingredients for consistency).
• Greek Yogurt -¾ cup. Alternative For nonvegans, you can use cottage cheese (¾ cup) or (¾ cup) ricotta cheese (not low-fat versions will yield more moist results). Vegan folks can use one mashed avocado or ¾ cup of coconut oil.
• Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon
• Eggs- 1 egg with yolk included plus 1 egg white. Non egg eaters can use an egg replacement equivalent.

How to make Guiltless Sugar Free Brownies

 

• Preheat your oven to 325 and prep your square baking pan for nonstick. I suggest using Parchment Paper that overhangs the pan for easier transferring and clean up.
• In a medium mixing bowl, use a whisk or a fork to mix together the flour and the baking powder.
• Next, in a mixing bowl blend together the cooled chocolate, sugar alternative, and Greek Yogurt. Then stir in the vanilla extract and the eggs.
• For the next step, we will add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl. Do this by adding half of the dry ingredients at a time, stirring gently between additions. Mix the ingredients until just blended.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Allow to cool before cutting. Simply lift the brownies out of the pan using the overhanging parchment to cut your brownies into squares.

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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

This delicious and easy recipe for Guiltless Sugar Free Brownies has options for vegan, vegetarian, and low carb diets as well.

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