Keto Snickers Brownies

Ingredients:

Brownie Layer:

• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1/2 cup erythritol (or another keto-friendly sweetener)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Peanut Layer:

• 1/2 cup salted peanuts (chopped)

Caramel Layer:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup erythritol (or another keto-friendly sweetener)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Chocolate Topping:

• 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
2. Prepare Brownie Layer:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, erythritol, baking powder, and salt.
   • In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the melted butter and vanilla extract. Mix well.
   • Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated.
   • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
3. Bake Brownies:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Do not overbake.
   • Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
4. Prepare Caramel Layer:
   • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, butter, and erythritol. Stir continuously until the mixture begins to thicken and turn a light golden brown color (about 10-15 minutes).
   • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
   • Allow the caramel to cool slightly, then pour it over the cooled brownies.
   • Sprinkle the chopped peanuts over the caramel layer.
5. Prepare Chocolate Topping:
   • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the sugar-free chocolate chips and coconut oil together in 30-second increments, stirring in between until smooth.
   • Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel and peanut layer, spreading it evenly.
6. Chill and Serve:
   • Refrigerate the brownies for at least 1 hour to allow the layers to set.
   • Once set, remove from the fridge and cut into squares.
   • Enjoy your Keto Snickers Brownies!