Sugar-Free Mint Brownies – Fudgy, Fresh, and Low-Carb

You know those Andes mints you swore off when you ditched sugar? Yeah. These brownies hit that same mint-chocolate sweet spot, but without wrecking your blood sugar or your macros.

They’re soft, dense, and fudgy on the bottom, with optional mint frosting on top—aka full grasshopper brownie status. Totally sugar-free, keto-adaptable, and shockingly satisfying.

💡 What Solves the “Low-Carb But Sad” Problem

• Melted sugar-free chocolate in the batter = intense, fudge texture
• Mint extract gives that crisp, cool hit that cuts through the richness
• Surkin Gold or a brown sugar alternative adds depth and chew
• Two layers (brownie + frosting) mean this feels like a full dessert, not a “healthified” knockoff

Basically, this is what you make when you want dessert to feel like dessert—but without the crash or carb regret.

🧾 Ingredients That Keep It Keto

• ¾ cup flour – Almond flour works, but check texture (see swaps)
• ½ tsp salt – Balances the sweetness
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder – Deep chocolate flavor, no sugar
• 1 cup sugar-free chocolate chips, divided – Half melted, half stirred in
• ½ cup butter, softened – Fat = fudgy
• 1¼ cup Surkin Gold (or brown erythritol blend) – Adds that chewy brownie feel
• 3 eggs – Helps bind and rise
• 1 tsp vanilla extract – Rounds it all out
• 1 tsp mint extract – Clean, strong minty flavor

🔁 Custom Tweaks I’ve Tried

Swap	Result
Almond flour for regular flour	Works great—just add ¼ tsp xanthan for structure
Coconut oil instead of butter	Good dairy-free option, adds light coconut note
Stevia + erythritol blend	Fine, but test for aftertaste
Cacao nibs instead of chocolate chips	Crunchier texture, lower carb

⚠️ What I Got Wrong (And Fixed)

What Went Wrong	Why It Happens	How to Fix It
Brownies too dry	Overbaked or wrong flour	Use almond or blend flours, bake 20–25 mins max
Mint overpowered	Used peppermint instead of mint extract	Stick to mint, not peppermint oil
Didn’t taste sweet enough	Forgot to balance unsweetened cocoa	Always taste test batter—add a few drops liquid stevia if needed

👩‍🍳 How to Make It (Step-by-Step)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a baking dish (8×8 works well).
2. Mix dry ingredients: flour, salt, cocoa powder. Set aside.
3. Melt ½ cup of chocolate chips. Let cool slightly.
4. In another bowl, cream softened butter with Surkin Gold.
5. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and mint extract.
6. Stir in dry ingredients, then fold in melted chocolate.
7. Fold in remaining chocolate chips.
8. Pour into baking dish and bake 20–25 mins, until a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
9. Cool completely before frosting. Top with more chocolate chips if you’re feeling fancy.

🧠 Tricks That Made This Work Better

• Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even texture
• Don’t overbake—pull them when they look a little underdone
• Use room temp eggs and butter for better mixing
• Let cool fully before slicing, or they’ll crumble (fudge takes patience)

🧊 How I Store and Track It

• Keeps 5 days in fridge in sealed container
• Freezes like a dream – cut into squares, layer in parchment, freeze up to 2 months
• Macros (per square)
  • Calories: 109
  • Net Carbs: ~3g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Protein: 2g
    (Note: frosting not included in these numbers)

❓ Can I Eat This on Keto? (Yes, Here’s Why)

Is this brownie actually sugar-free?
Yep—uses sugar-free chocolate chips and a brown erythritol-based sweetener. Zero refined sugar.

What if I want to skip the frosting?
Totally fine. The brownies hold their own. But if you want that grasshopper vibe, whip up a sugar-free cream cheese mint frosting.

Can I use crème de menthe instead of mint extract?
Technically yes, but check the label—it may contain sugar. Use sugar-free mint extract to stay keto-friendly.

📊 FULL NUTRITION (PER BROWNIE, ESTIMATE)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	109 kcal
Fat	8g
Protein	2g
Carbs	6g
– Fiber**	1g
– Net Carbs	~3g
Sugar	1g (naturally occurring)

Check out More Recipes:

• Sugar-Free Hot Fudge Sauce – Thick, Rich, and Keto-Friendly
• Sugar-Free Brownies – Fudgy, Diabetic-Friendly, and Actually Delicious
• Low Carb Keto Brownies