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Keto Peppermint Bark Brownies have a tender brownie crust and a creamy white chocolate peppermint frosting. The perfect festive treat for chocolate lovers! This post is sponsored by ChocZero.
I think I have officially found my favorite recipe of the holiday season. These Peppermint Bark Keto Brownies are spectacular! I had a lot of fun making them. And then I had even more fun eating them.
Except I had to share with my husband. That part was no fun. I would have been perfectly happy devouring them all by myself. But I am a good spouse, and I kept my feelings to myself. Even when he ate two and a half in one sitting.
Seriously, though, if you like keto brownies and you like peppermint treats, this recipe is going to bring you some serious holiday joy!
You will also love these Keto Peppermint Patties and Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes.
Why you must try this recipe
Of course, these brownies aren’t really made with peppermint bark, but they sure taste just like it. Pure chocolate peppermint happiness.
With the help of the white chocolate chips from ChocZero, I created a white chocolate peppermint frosting. And I topped that with a layer of sugar free dark chocolate. I sprinkled on a few crushed sugar free candies, just for show.
They were everything I wanted them to be. Fudgy brownie, creamy minty frosting, crisp chocolate topping.
I cut mine into 16 squares. But honestly, these keto peppermint brownies are rich enough that you could divide the pan into 25 pieces, going five down and five across. Or even six by six, as little bite-sized brownies for a holiday party.
They look so festive and trust me, they aren’t that hard to make. And would you believe that they have only 2g net carbs per serving?
Ingredients you need
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- Keto brownies: You will need to bake my keto brownies first, but that’s super easy. You could also use a boxed mix, or my coconut flour brownie recipe for a nut-free version.
- Cream cheese: Use full fat cream cheese as it has fewer fillers and gives the frosting a creamier consistency.
- Butter: You will need butter for both the brownies and the frosting, as well as a little to help smooth out the chocolate topping.
- Powdered sweetener: You really need a powdered sweetener for the frosting. I prefer Swerve Confectioners but you can certainly try other brands.
- Peppermint extract: Some peppermint flavorings are stronger than others so add to taste. I didn’t put extract in the brownies or the chocolate topping, so I added 1 ½ teaspoons to the frosting. And it was plenty minty!
- Keto white chocolate chips: I used ChocZero white chocolate, and added peppermint. But you could have lots of fun here and use their peppermint version. It does have a green color so your frosting won’t be white but it will still be tasty!
- Coconut oil: I find that a little coconut oil helps white chocolate melt more smoothly. Don’t use butter, as it may cause the white chocolate to seize.
- Keto dark chocolate chips: Again, I used ChocZero chips for this recipe, and melted them with a little butter to make the topping more smooth.
- Decoration: Crushed sugar free peppermints (see Expert Tips) or keto sprinkles.
Step-by-step directions
1. Make the brownies: Prepare the brownie batter as directed and pour into a greased a 9×9 inch metal baking pan. Bake at 350ºF for about 15 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still seems a tiny bit wet. Remove and let cool completely in the pan.
2. Beat the cream cheese: For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until creamy and smooth. Beat in the sweetener until well combined, then beat in the extracts.
3. Melt the white chocolate: In a microwave safe bowl, combine the white chocolate and coconut oil. Heat in short 30 second bursts, stirring in between until smooth. With the beaters running on low, slowly drizzle the melted white chocolate into the frosting until all of it it combined.
4. Frost the brownies: Spread the frosting evenly over the brownies in the pan. Then refrigerate until firm.
5. Melt the chocolate: In another microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate and butter. Heat in short 30 second bursts, stirring in between until smooth.
6. Glaze and decorate: Spread the chocolate mixture over the frosting, all the way to the edges. Sprinkle with crushed sugar-free peppermint candies or keto sprinkles.
Expert tips
Sadly, there really are no good hard peppermint candies that are keto-friendly. I purchase the sugar-free starlite mints, even though they contain ingredients I don’t like. But I find if I take two mints and crush them up well, it’s enough to decorate a recipe like this. Do note that 2 mints is less than one serving and it’s being spread over 16 brownies.
You do have other decorating options, though. You can use keto sprinkles or you could simply melt a bit more white chocolate and drizzle that on top of the dark chocolate coating.
These brownies tend to be a bit melty when warm, so I recommend keeping them refrigerated until ready to serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
This keto peppermint bark brownie recipe has 6.8g of carbs and 4.8g of fiber per serving. That comes to 2g net carbs per brownie.
White chocolate chips contain dairy so it’s not really possible to make a dairy free version as written. You can make the frosting without the white chocolate, however. Use some coconut or avocado oil in the brownies, and a cream cheese and butter alternative in the frosting. You may want a little more sweetener in the frosting as well.
These brownies are best kept in the fridge. Store in a covered container for up to 10 days. You can also freeze them for several months.
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Keto Peppermint Brownies Recipe
Keto Peppermint Bark Brownies have a tender brownie crust and a creamy white chocolate peppermint frosting. The perfect festive treat for chocolate lovers!
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Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 228kcal
Instructions
Brownies
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Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease a 9×9 inch metal baking pan.
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Prepare the brownie batter as directed and pour into the prepared pan, spreading to the edges. Bake about 15 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still seems a tiny bit wet. Remove and let cool completely in the pan.
Peppermint Frosting
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In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth. Beat in the sweetener until well combined, then beat in the extracts.
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In a microwave safe bowl, combine the white chocolate and coconut oil. Heat in short 30 second bursts, stirring in between until smooth.
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With the beaters running on low, slowly drizzle the melted white chocolate into the frosting until all of it it combined.
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Spread the frosting evenly over the brownies in the pan. Then refrigerate until firm.
Chocolate Topping
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In another microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate and butter. Heat in short 30 second bursts, stirring in between until smooth.
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Spread the chocolate mixture over the frosting, all the way to the edges. Sprinkle with crushed sugar-free peppermint candies or keto sprinkles.
Notes
Sweetener Options: You should be able to use the sweetener you like best in the brownies, but it may change the texture a little. Allulose and BochaSweet make them much softer and they may take longer to bake.
You need a confectioner’s style sweetener for the frosting. Again, allulose and BochaSweet may make it less firm, especially when warm.
Nutrition Facts
Keto Peppermint Brownies Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 brownies)
Calories 228
Calories from Fat 179
% Daily Value*
Fat 19.9g31%
Carbohydrates 6.8g2%
Fiber 4.8g19%
Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.