Low Carb Recipe For Five Carb Peanut Butter Brownies

Everyone deserves a treat every once in a while. Knowing that this low carb recipe for peanut butter brownies has only 5 grams of carbohydrates makes it easier to feel less guilty.
Sometimes we still crave something sweet, different, or just a reminder of the old lifestyle. This recipe allows us to still stay committed to our low carb way of life. It contains no high carb wheat flour, or any sugar. Using protein powder, actually increases its nutritional value!
This is a quick low carb recipe. It is made in two separate layers, but only cooked once, so there is no waiting for each layer to cook. Baked in only 15 minutes. Try it today!
First Layer
5 tbsp butter 1/4 cup cocoa 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk or cream 1/4 cup water 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup sugar substitute 3/4 cup whey protein powder 2 tbsp oat flour 1 tbsp baking powder
Second Layer
1/4 cup peanut butter 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp sugar substitute 1 egg 2 tbsp whey protein powder
In the microwave at medium heat, melt butter and cocoa together, 30 seconds at a time until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, blending after each one. Add milk, water, and vanilla. Mix well. In another bowl mix sugar substitute, protein powder, oat flour, and baking powder. Dry ingredients to wet ingredients, until just blended. Pour batter into 8 inch square greased pan.
Beat together peanut butter, butter, sugar substitute, egg and protein powder until well blended Spoon this mixture over the first layer already in the pan.
Bake at 350 for only 15 minutes. Do not over bake!
Per serving (makes 16 servings) 5 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 12 g protein.
Add almonds, walnuts, or even chocolate chip to this recipe. Make it your own!
Have fun, try something new!

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