Keto Pumpkin Brownies (4g Net Carbs)
By Carine Claudepierre
Published on 09/11/2024
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These Keto Pumpkin Brownies are vegan, paleo brownies with a thick, fudgy, gooey texture. A healthy pumpkin brownie recipe that you won’t believe is good for you! These pumpkin brownies are flourless, vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free, and bring just 4 grams of net carbs per slice.
Why You’ll Love These Brownies
What I love the most about this recipe? There is no flour and no eggs. Pumpkin puree is magic. It binds all the others ingredients together perfectly well to create the most delicious fudgy healthy pumpkin brownies.
No refined sugar, no flour, and only natural ingredients full of protein and fiber.
Ingredients and Substitutions
If you are craving pumpkin spice flavor, these Keto Pumpkin Brownies are here for you! Gooey, fudgy paleo pumpkin brownies made with only 6 ingredients, a food processor, and a single bowl!
- Almond Butter – I recommend you choose creamy, smooth almond butter for a fudgier texture. You can also make the recipe with peanut butter or cashew butter. Make sure those have no sugar added and no added oil!
- Pumpkin Puree – I am using 100% natural canned pumpkin puree. There is nothing else in the can, no added stuff. I don’t recommend homemade pumpkin puree for this recipe, as homemade puree can sometimes be more liquid, especially if the pumpkin has been boiled. Pumpkin is a good keto-friendly vegetable with a good amount of gut-friendly fibers. Learn how to make your own pumpkin puree.
- Sugar-Free Maple Flavored Syrup – I am using Monk fruit syrup in this recipe. It is sugar-free, low-carb, keto-friendly, and 100% natural! If you don’t watch the carbs, any regular liquid sweetener can be used like maple syrup, agave, or brown rice syrup. To learn more about sweeteners or to convert them, try my sweetener converter.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – I use high-quality cocoa powder to make the brownies richer.
- Vanilla Essence – for flavor.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – This is not optional. This is delicious and brings all the extra flavor to your keto pumpkin brownies.
For the pumpkin glazing, you need:
- Pumpkin Puree
- Nut Butter – Use creamy almond butter or peanut butter (not paleo but low carb!) or cashew butter.
- Melted Coconut Oil – refined coconut oil has no coconut flavor.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – This makes the glazing absolutely delicious.
- Stevia Drops – optional, to boost the sweetness.
How To Make Keto Pumpkin Brownies
- Combine the batter ingredients in a food processor: pumpkin puree, almond butter, sugar-free maple syrup, pumpkin spices, and vanilla.
- Blend the pumpkin brownie batter for 30 seconds until it’s smooth and consistent.
- Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and blend again for 30 seconds until it’s sticky and shiny.
- Incorporate the chocolate chips using a silicone spatula or a wooden spoon to avoid breaking the chips.
- Transfer the brownie batter to a square baking pan lined with lightly oiled parchment paper.
- Bake the pumpkin brownies at 350°F (180°C) for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges start to crisp.
- Combine the glazing ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool down for 15 minutes in the pan to finish cooking the bottom of the batter.
- Then take them out of the pan and let them cool down for another 15 minutes on a cooling rack.
- Drizzle the pumpkin glazing on the brownie to add an extra boost of pumpkin flavor.
Allergy Swaps
You can substitute the following ingredients if you have any allergies.
- Almond-free: replace the almond butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini.
- Coconut-free: replace the coconut oil with melted butter.
Storage Instructions
You can store the pumpkin brownies for up to 4 days in the fridge using a cake box to prevent the brownies from drying. You can also store them at room temperature for up to 2 days – keep them in the pantry. These Keto Pumpkin Brownies can be frozen in zip-lock bags. Reheat them in the oven for 10 minutes or in the air fryer.
More Keto Pumpkin Desserts
If you like keto desserts made with pumpkin, you’ll love these!
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Keto Pumpkin Brownies
Ingredients
Paleo Pumpkin Brownies
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree canned, no sugar added
- 1 cup Almond Butter smooth, fresh, no added sugar, no added oil (or use peanut butter)
- ½ cup Sugar-Free Maple Syrup or maple syrup (if not sugar-free)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spices
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- ¼ cup Almond flour
- ⅓ cup Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate chips 85% cocoa
Pumpkin glazing
- ⅓ cup Almond Butter smooth, fresh, no added sugar, no added oil (or use peanut butter)
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil melted
- 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Puree canned, no sugar added
- ¼ teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spices
- 1-2 Monk Fruit Drops or Stevia Drops optional
Chocolate drizzle
- 2 ounces Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate 85% cocoa
- ½ teaspoon Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Line a square brownie pan with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- In a food processor, using the S-blade attachment, add the pumpkin puree, almond butter, sugar-free maple-flavored syrup, pumpkin spices, and vanilla.
- Blend on high speed for 30 seconds or until it forms a consistent batter with a lovely orange color.
- Add unsweetened cocoa powder, almond flour, and blend again for 30 seconds until it forms a thick, sticky, and shiny brownie batter.
- Stir in the chocolate chips using a spatula or the pulse mode of your food processor.
- Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared brownie pan and spread evenly using a silicone spatula. The batter is sticky, and that is what you want.
- Sprinkle extra sugar-free chocolate chips on top. Lightly press them into the batter using the spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350°F (180°C) until the top and edges are set.
- Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool down for 15 minutes in the brownie pan.
- Transfer onto a cooling rack. Meanwhile, prepare the pumpkin glaze.
Pumpkin Glaze
- In a medium mixing bowl, add nut butter, melted coconut oil, pumpkin spices, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin stevia drops.
- Combine with a spoon until it forms creamy glazing.
- Drizzle on top of the cool brownie until no more is left. The glazing won't harden it will stay moist and soft.
Chocolate Drizzle – optional
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the sugar-free chocolate chips with melted coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stir and repeat until fully melted. Drizzle on top of the pumpkin glazing.
- You can freeze the brownies for 10 minutes to set the chocolate drizzle and add an extra fudgy texture.
Notes
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About The Author
Hi, I'm Carine, the food blogger, author, recipe developer, published author of a cookbook, and founder of Sweet As Honey.
I have an Accredited Certificate in Nutrition and Wellness obtained in 2014 from Well College Global (formerly Cadence Health). I'm passionate about sharing all my easy and tasty recipes that are both delicious and healthy. My expertise in the field comes from my background in chemistry and years of following a keto low-carb diet. But I'm also well versed in vegetarian and vegan cooking since my husband is vegan.
I now eat a more balanced diet where I alternate between keto and a Mediterranean Diet
Cooking and Baking is my true passion. In fact, I only share a small portion of my recipes on Sweet As Honey. Most of them are eaten by my husband and my two kids before I have time to take any pictures!
All my recipes are at least triple tested to make sure they work and I take pride in keeping them as accurate as possible.
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These are incredible – seriously one of the best deserts we’ve had in a long time. The consistency is more like cheesecake. Thank you for this amazing, easy recipe!
Thank you so much for the nice review!
Hello,
could I sub the unsweeten cocoa powder with Chocolate MCT oil powder. As well as use monkfruit instead of the maple syrup?
I think option 1 will be fine but not option . You need sugar-free maple syrup in the recipe or the texture will be dry as its egg-free. I hope it helps, XOXO Carine
DELICOUS! I added a bit more pumpkin spice and chocolate chips because I am a choc-holic, but what a fun and healthy recipe!! That pumpkin glaze and chocolate drizzle is a must–so good!! And can even be made without a food processor, which I love! Thank you so much for the amazing new recipe–sent it to both my vegan and non-vegan friends!
Thank you ! I am glad you enjoy this brownie recipe. Enjoy the recipes on the blog, XOXO Carine
I wish this recipe had all the nutritional information attached.
The nutrition panel appears after the recipe instruction, let me know if you still can’t see it ! Enjoy the brownies. XOXO Carine.
I cannot tell you how much i appreciate your vegan keto recipes. A big big thank you. Your hubby being vegan saved my cravings haha. You’re bloody amazing!
Oh thank you! he inspire me to bake in a different way and I am so glad it helps you too! Enjoy the recipes on the blog. XOXO Carine.
These look amazing. I want to make these keto friendly but I can’t get monk fruit syrup here in Japan, only the granules. Would it be possible to adapt the recipe do you think?
I guess yes but it will dry out the mixture as you will miss some liquid from the sugar free syrup. I did not try myself so it is hard to tell how much you would need. Enjoy the keto recipes on the blog. XOXO Carine.
Thank you for this recipe and love to make it. Keep updating and waiting for the next one.
Thank you so much for the lovely commenting ! This motivate me to keep sharing new recipes for you. Enjoy the blog, XOXO Carine.
These look amazing! I can’t wait to try them. 🙂
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Hi Carine,
Do you think this would work without the food processor? Would mixing it in a bowl work out?
Thanks
Sure! I would recommend you first combine the nut butter and sugar free liquid sweetener in a saucepan, under medium heat for 1 or 2 minutes, stirring the mixture to make sure it is liquid and evenly combine. This step will make the nut butter softer and easier to combine to the pumpkin puree and cocoa powder without the food processor. Don’t boil, just slightly warm to combine!. Enjoy the recipe ! XOXO Carine.
THESE ARE AMAZING! Carine! You are so wonderful, I don’t know why I don’t use more of your recipes.I’m going to start trying your recipes more often, hopefully weekly. Thank you so much for the sugar-free recipes. <3
Thank you so much for this lovely comment! I also wish you make more of my recipes 🙂 Enjoy the sugar free treats on the blog! I can’t wait to read your next comment on another recipe. XOXO Carine
Hello, I desire to subscribe for this website to take most recent updates, so where can i do it please help out.
Of course, that will be a pleasure to send you updates on my last recipes. I added your email to the mailing list, let me know if you don’t receive them next week. Enjoy the recipes on the blog. XOXO Carine.
Hi, do you have the nutrition facts for these, thanks so much.
Sure ! I updated the recipe post with the full nutrition panel. There is 5.9 g of net carbs per brownie square. Enjoy the recipe. XOXO Carine.