Dense, fudgy brownies made with almond flour and cacao powder, sweetened with maple syrup and a sugar substitute for reduced sugar content.
Original recipe: joaniesimon.com
Low Sugar Brownies Recipe has a medium glycemic load of 12.6 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.
The primary glycemic load contributors are erythritol (low-sugar sweetener) (GL 7.2), maple syrup (GL 2.9), dark chocolate chips (70% cacao) (GL 2.0). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.