Chocolate brownie pork rinds
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups pork rinds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup granulated erythritol (or your preferred sweetener)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Prepare pork rinds: Place the pork rinds in a food processor and pulse until they reach a fine crumb consistency. This will be your base for the brownies.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cocoa powder, almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Add wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
- Incorporate pork rinds: Fold the processed pork rinds into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. If desired, sprinkle sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Tips for Best Results
- Storage: Store any leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Texture: For a fudgier brownie, slightly underbake and let them set as they cool.
- Sweetener: Adjust the sweetness to your preference. Some sweeteners are more potent than others, so taste the batter before baking.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 6g (net carbs: 2g)
- Protein: 10g
Enjoy this unique twist on classic brownies with the added crunch and protein from pork rinds! Perfect for a low-carb, keto-friendly treat that will surprise and delight your taste buds.