Little Debbie Fudge Brownies
My Homemade Little Debbie Fudge Brownies Recipe are a better than a copycat version of those favorite lunch box treats. They are low carb, keto, grain gluten and sugar-free, and a THM S recipe.
I’m sure I’m not the only one tempted by those cello packed brownies in the check out lanes. They are one of the things that remind me of my school days just like Oatmeal Cream Pies and digging one out of my lunch box. I caved into my pregnancy craving and bought one a couple of months ago and ya know what? It wasn’t even that good. I knew I good make one healthier that tasted better.
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Can I Freeze this Fudge Brownies Recipe?
This makes a big batch of 24 healthy brownies. They freeze well so you can wrap them individually and pull one out as needed. It’s always good to have an emergency dessert waiting in the freezer. I suggest freezing a few before the rest of your family members taste them. They won’t last long if they get to them first.
Nuts in Brownies
If you are not a fan of walnuts feel free to sub in another nut or chocolate chips for an extra chocolatey brownie. Walnuts are not my favorite nut but I do like them in brownies. Pecans are at the top of my nut list and I bet they would be amazing in this recipe.
I decided to let the baby help. By the time I was done, there were a few more splotches on my belly. I should really start wearing an apron.
Frosting for Fudge Brownies
The ganache I used to ice these is a great basic chocolate icing for cakes and cupcakes as well. It sets up to be the consistency of fudge in the refrigerator.
Isn’t ganache beautiful? Silky, creamy, chocolate is one of the best things ever.
Parchment Paper to Avoid Sticking
And there it is. A nice slab of fudgy brownies ready to be cut! And it is easy to lift the whole thing out and cut the brownies when you line the pan with parchment.
I hope you enjoy these Homemade Little Debbie Fudge Brownies!
Make sure to try my other brownies too!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies
Caramel Macchiato Keto Brownies
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Homemade Little Debbie Fudge Brownies
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients:
- 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
- 6 oz salted butter (1.5 sticks)
- 1 cups Joy Filled Eats Sweetener (or see alternatives in recipe notes)
- 3 eggs room temperature
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup walnuts
Fudge Icing Ingredients:
- 7 oz 85% dark chocolate (two 3.5 oz bars)
- 7 oz heavy cream
- 6-8 tbsp Joy Filled Eats Sweetener (or see alternatives in recipe notes) finely ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with parchment paper or foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Melt the unsweetened chocolate and butter in a glass bowl in the microwave. Add the rest of the brownie ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Pour into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 min or until no longer jiggly. Cool completely.
- Heat the cream in the microwave for 2 minutes or in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbles form around the edge. Remove from heat and add the chocolate. Stir until melted. Add the sweetener and whisk until smooth and shiny. Pour over the cooled brownies and spread evenly.
- Store in the fridge or freeze for later.
Notes
Nutrition
I do not have almond flour only coconut flour and THM baking blend. I would like to use only baking blend for these. I’m thinking 1/4 cup of baking blend. How much do you think I would need?
I normally recommend using a little bit less because bb can be drier than almond flour.
I have almond flour and THM Baking Blend, but no cocount flour. Would I be able to increase the almond flour or substitute with the BB? Thank you for this recipe, these brownies have always been a favorite!
I would replace the coconut flour with baking blend. It is a little closer to coconut flour constituency wise.
I only have Truvia for my sweetener. Do I need to grind it or is fine as it is?
I’m not very familiar with truvia but maybe someone else will chime in.
Oh my goodness! These are amazing! I made them last night and let them sit out in our COLD garage overnight so I could cut and “baggie up” some for the freezer. It seems every time I make a desert, it’s gone in NO TIME and none for snacks later…sooo, I’m hiding some right now! Thank you so much Taryn. I wish I could post a pic! And, a side note…one of my friends calls me Little Debbie. 😀
I’m not a big fan of nuts in my brownie… Can I skip it all together? Or should I add a cup of chopped chocolate or chocolate chips?
Thanks!
You can skip the nuts.
If I don’t have almond flour could I substitute THM Baking Blend?
I think BB would work in this recipe but I haven’t tried it.
I made this the first day you posted and we were hooked! Actually, I just put batch 5 in the oven. Thank you so much for this recipe! They are especially yummy with pistachios. 🙂
I’ve made these twice now, and they are a HIT! Really delicious! Thanks!
How would you describe the texture?
Just like I remember the Little Debbie versions. Very rich and fudgy.
Is the butter measurement 1.5 sticks are just one half stick? I used 1.5 and my brownies seem to be floating in butter 🤔
1 1/2 sticks is correct. The butter reabsorbs as they cool. It makes them extra fudgy.
I can’t find d85% chocolate. Could I use bakers unsweetened? If so, how much sweetener should I add?
Check the candy aisle; look for Lindt brand by the bar.
Is it ok that those bars have sugar in them? I finally found some, but sugar was one of the first ingredients
The 85 or 90% bars have a little added sugar but not much.
85% dark has very little sugar. The ingredients of the Lindt 85% are chocolate, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, demerara sugar, bourbon vanilla beans. I don’t know what “demerara sugar” even is! LOL! But all chocolate will have some kind of sweetener in it, unless it’s unsweetened. You can’t just rely on the word “dark,” actually. You have to look at the cocoa content (like 85% or 90%). Does that help?
These are really good and pretty easy to make. Without knowing what they were my daughter said they tasted similar to those Little Debbie brownies, mission accomplished. So I will be keeping these in my baking rotation, everyone liked them. Thanks for the recipe.
Hello,
These look great! What is your sweetener blend?
A blend of xylitol, erythritol, and stevia: http://www.joyfilledeats.com/sweetener
My amazing sister-in-law shared these with me over the weekend & even let me take a few home! I went to a birthday party on Sunday but I didn’t cave to the off-plan brownies there because all I wanted were more of these ones!!! Now I am looking for the recipe to make some for myself. I hope to freeze some to get me through the kids going back to homeschool this week! Haha!
I made these yesterday and they are wonderful!
You have done it again, you pregnant dynamo! Made these yesterday, and they are aMAZing! Even better today. My family is in awe. One is all that’s needed for the most indulgent dessert ever. I plan to freeze the rest and serve them to guests next week with some homemade low carb ice cream. Then I will sit back and receive the compliments!!
I didn’t wait for the brownies to cool before layering on the fudge icing btw. It went fine for me. Just a note.
Thank you! LOVE your sweetener blend. It’s all I use now.
Haha. Thank you 🙂
I am so excited to make these!They look amazing!!!
I have a few questions, I only have puyrue and thm super sweet. Can i convert those in the brownie and ganache and also I have thm blend, and almond flour, but no coconut flour.
Any recommendations would be helpful! Im,having company tommorrow,and,would,love to show,them what diet food,looks,like! Lol! I’m fairly new to thm, have lost 11# in the first month but haven’t found my sweet treat, yet.. This may be it! 😁
This chart would be helpful to convert the sweetener. I don’t think super sweet would work and I’m not sure if pyure is equal to gentle sweet. If it is it should work. https://www.trimhealthymama.com/#usefulinfo
I would use almond flour and then sub the baking blend for the coconut flour.
Can”t wait to make these! I love the baby belly shot. I am glad I am not the only one who ruins all her maternity shirts by forgetting to wear an apron. Thank you for sharing 🙂
I can’t believe it!!! I have always loved those things!! They look awesome! (And I love your baby shot!) 🙂
Thank you for another fabulous recipe! It’s like you read my mind … there was a display of Little Debbie individuals in the checkout lane the other day and the kids kept asking me about them. I knew they wouldn’t taste as good as I remember, but, oh, did I want to try some! Love the picture of the baby bump <3 God bless!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You are awesome! Time to make the brownies!