The Ultimate Keto Mug Brownie

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  • prep time

    prep time

    2 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    1 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    3 min

The Ultimate Keto Mug Brownie

340 ratings

Need a brownie fix in under 3 minutes? This is the recipe for you! Deep, dark, and fudgy, this mug brownie will satisfy any sugar cravings. All you need is a handful of ingredients and 5 minutes of your time to prepare this delicious Keto brownie.

What type of chocolate can you use for this recipe?

The Keto mug brownie is prepared using cocoa powder, which gives an intense chocolate flavor without adding a lot of carbs.

How can you customize this Keto mug brownie?

This recipe is super versatile and can be customized to your liking. Try adding walnuts, hazelnuts, or Keto marshmallows. You can also go crazy on the chocolate and add chocolate chips or white chocolate chunks. Feel free to add a scoop of sugar-free vanilla ice cream on top of the hot brownie.

Can you adapt this recipe to a nut-free diet?

Absolutely! The only nut in this Keto recipe is the almond flour. Swap the nut flour for sunflower seed flour or hemp flour.

  • Net Carbs

    3.9 g

  • Fiber

    2.5 g

  • Total Carbs

    24.5 g

  • Protein

    6.6 g

  • Fats

    16.5 g

199 cals

The Ultimate Keto Mug Brownie

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Ingredients

  • Avocado Oil

    Avocado Oil

    1 teaspoon

  • Almond Flour

    Almond Flour

    2 tablespoon

  • The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve

    The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve

    2 tablespoon

  • Raw Egg, Yolk

    Raw Egg, Yolk

    1 large

  • Vanilla Extract

    Vanilla Extract

    ¼ teaspoon

  • 100% Cocoa Special Dark by Hershey's

    100% Cocoa Special Dark by Hershey's

    1 tbsp

  • Water

    Water

    1 tablespoon

Recipe Steps

steps 2

3 min

  • Step 1

    To a microwave-proof ramekin, add the avocado oil, almond flour, swerve, egg yolk, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and water. Add nuts and chocolate chips if desired. Stir to combine.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Microwave on high for 50-60 seconds. You may need to adjust the time depending on your microwave, being careful not to overcook the brownie. Serve immediately!
    Step 2

Comments 31

  • Meg

    Meg a month ago

    I don't understand I must be missing something. There's no mention of Cocoa powder in this recipe, but the instructions specify to use it.

    • Nat

      Nat 20 days ago

      It says 1 tbs 100%cocoa special dark by Hershey

    • GorgeousKale418529

      GorgeousKale418529 a month ago

      1 see 1TB cocoa powder

  • SJBoomer

    SJBoomer 3 months ago

    I add an ounce or two of hot espresso (right from the machine) into the mug I make mine in. The brownie absorbs the espresso like a sponge, so any dryness is eliminated and the flavor is that much better

    • PropitiousCauliflower532013

      PropitiousCauliflower532013 3 months ago

      Yum! I added Lilys milk chocolate style chips and really enjoyed this.

      • Cece1968

        Cece1968 4 months ago

        I thought this was delicious! I added 8 Lillys chips and cut back on swerve ultimate granular sweeteners . Also , added dollop of Redi- whip on top. I didn’t get the grainy texture like some of you were experiencing, I will be having this again sometime.

        • Cece1968

          Cece1968 4 months ago

          I remade this tonight and used the Hersheys Special Dark coca , it was better than the unsweetened milk chocolate.

      • SuperKetone415958

        SuperKetone415958 5 months ago

        Too dry

        • BlithesomeRadish899611

          BlithesomeRadish899611 5 months ago

          Very good! I made it one time with regular cocoa and it was really good, but the Special Dark Hershey’s makes it even better.

          • UnbelievableArugula724261

            UnbelievableArugula724261 5 months ago

            I just loved it, so chocolatey!

            • BlueNurse210

              BlueNurse210 6 months ago

              Added 1/4 tsp if instant coffee and made the chocolate richer.

              • Akdoxtater

                Akdoxtater 6 months ago

                This was really tasty and quick to make! I will definitely be making this again.

                • FortuitousRadish455442

                  FortuitousRadish455442 6 months ago

                  Can this be baked in a toaster oven or regular oven ? If so, at what Time and Temperature ? We don't own a microwave for health reasons

                  • TheGromm

                    TheGromm 7 months ago

                    Wholly cow! I'm very surprised at how fast, easy and tasty this was.

                    • Meat Maven

                      Meat Maven 8 months ago

                      Very easy and certainly satisfies the desire for something sweet,

                      • Drewreid69

                        Drewreid69 8 months ago

                        Can you use oven or air fryer instead?

                        • Meat Maven

                          Meat Maven 8 months ago

                          I would use the air fryer. Preheat it first and then cook for maybe 3 minutes on 400. Check at 2 minutes maybe? Just my two cents… keep us posted.

                      • Meat Maven

                        Meat Maven 8 months ago

                        Made this last night! Not bad although next time I will make with 1 tablespoon of the swerve sweetener. .

                        • Akdoxtater

                          Akdoxtater 6 months ago

                          I made it with the 1 Tbsp as you suggested and it was perfect!

                        • Meat Maven

                          Meat Maven 8 months ago

                          Update! Made with 1Tbsp of swerve and much better. 👍🏻

                      • FortuitousRadish588989

                        FortuitousRadish588989 8 months ago

                        This is tasty but DO NOT put the replacement sugar in it! Swerve is actually 8g carbs per tablespoon!

                        • NotBrave_JustMe

                          NotBrave_JustMe 6 months ago

                          A carb is a carb. My doc & dietician count TOTAL not net carbs. The body uses the carb regardless our label.

                        • Meat Maven

                          Meat Maven 8 months ago

                          with 8g erythritol =zero net carbs

                      • Stacie1969

                        Stacie1969 8 months ago

                        I was actually going to cheat and eat something I shouldn’t and this SAVED me. It was perfect. Thank you

                        • Emma

                          Emma 8 months ago

                          Not for me, just unpleasant tasting,unfortunately

                          • SplendidKetone761685

                            SplendidKetone761685 9 months ago

                            Can I substitute cacao powder

                            • GorgeousMacadamia641489

                              GorgeousMacadamia641489 9 months ago

                              Delicious with whipping cream

                              • Krissybomb

                                Krissybomb 9 months ago

                                I roughed it up in the cup and drizzled heavy cream. Like pre-melted ice cream. Yum!

                                • MirthfulMacadamia532299

                                  MirthfulMacadamia532299 10 months ago

                                  Great recipe! Did 1.5 tbsp of sugar b/c others recommended reducing. If you like things on the sweeter side, I'd keep the 2. Even 1.5 wasn't very sweet, and I'm not a sugar fanatic at all. I replaced the water with coffee and used canola oil for the flavor neutrality. This is my new go to when I need something sweet!

                                  • LonnieBlaze

                                    LonnieBlaze 9 months ago

                                    Love the coffee idea!

                                • ddebk3508ea

                                  ddebk3508ea a year ago

                                  Delish! I used olive oil and stevia and it turned out perfectly, especially with a tablespoon of low carb ice cream on top.