Low Carb Five Carb Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe

Everyone deserves a gift from time to time. Knowing that this low carb peanut butter brownie recipe has only 5 grams of carbs makes it easier to feel less guilty.

Sometimes we still long for something sweet, different, or just a reminder of the old way of life. This recipe allows us to remain committed to our low carb lifestyle. It does not contain wheat flour with a high carbohydrate content or sugar. Using protein powder increases its nutritional value!

This is a quick low carb recipe. It’s made in two separate layers, but it’s only cooked once, so there’s no waiting for each layer to cook. Baked in just 15 minutes. Try it today!

First layer

5 tablespoons of butter

1/4 cup cocoa

2 eggs

1/4 cup milk or cream

1/4 cup of water

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup sugar substitute

3/4 cup whey protein powder

2 tablespoons oatmeal

1 tablespoon baking powder

Second layer

1/4 cup peanut butter

2 butter spoons

2 tablespoons sugar substitute

1 egg

2 scoops of whey protein powder

In the microwave over medium heat, melt the butter and cocoa together, 30 seconds at a time until well blended. Add the eggs one at a time, blending after each. Add the milk, water, and vanilla. Mix well. In another bowl, mix together the sugar substitute, protein powder, oatmeal, and baking powder. Dry the ingredients to wet the ingredients, until just combined. To batter in greased 8-inch square pan.

Whisk together the peanut butter, butter, sugar substitute, egg, and protein powder until well combined. Spoon this mixture over the first layer that is already in the pan.

Bake at 350 for just 15 minutes. Don’t over bake!

Per serving (makes 16 servings) 5g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 12g protein.

Add almonds, walnuts, or even chocolate chips to this recipe. Make it yours!

Have fun, try something new!