Ohhh these are dangerous in the best way 😏🍫
Gooey Keto Turtle Brownies = fudgy chocolate + caramel vibes + pecans, all low-carb.
🍫 Gooey Keto Turtle Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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¾ cup granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup almond flour
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
Keto Caramel Layer
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½ cup sugar-free caramel sauce
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½ cup chopped pecans
Topping
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Extra pecans
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Extra sugar-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
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Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C.
Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. -
Make brownie batter
Whisk melted butter and sweetener until glossy.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Stir in almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Fold in chocolate chips. -
Layer
Spread ½ of the brownie batter in the pan.
Drizzle caramel sauce over batter and sprinkle pecans evenly.
Dollop remaining batter on top and gently spread (it’s okay if caramel peeks through). -
Bake
Bake 18–22 minutes.
Center should be soft and gooey — don’t overbake! -
Cool slightly
Let rest 20 minutes before slicing (for max gooey goodness).
🔥 Pro Tips
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Underbake slightly for ultra-fudgy brownies.
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Chill before cutting for clean edges.
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Warm slices 10 seconds in microwave = 🔥🔥🔥
🧮 Approx. Net Carbs (per square, 12 servings)
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~3–4 net carbs, depending on sweetener & caramel used
🍯 Keto Caramel Hack (Quick!)
If you don’t have sugar-free caramel:
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Simmer ½ cup heavy cream + ¼ cup monk fruit sweetener
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Whisk in 2 tbsp butter + pinch salt