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A Brownie with NO Carbs?

September 15, 2009 by Julie 35 Comments

My carbless brownie (which I’ve dubbed my protein brownie) is my snack of choice when those 3 p.m. munchies hit. I use All the Whey protein powder (my favorite flavors are chocolate peanut butter cup and cup cake batter) to make the “brownie.” Now don’t go expecting Duncan Hines-quality brownies because the density and moisture just isn’t there, but this little substitute is a great way for me to sneak extra protein into my diet since I do not particularly enjoy protein shakes or really crave meat. 

 

 

Protein Brownie

Protein Brownie

 

Ingredients:

One scoop protein powder of choice

One egg white

Pinch of baking soda

Little bit of water

Nuts (optional)

Directions:

Combine ingredients, adding just enough water to make the “batter” moist. Microwave on high for one minute. Your brownie will puff up a lot and then deflate. Enjoy immediately while still warm and moist. This brownie is also good topped with yogurt and fresh berries.

Again, this will not taste anything like the ooey-gooey brownies you’re used to but remember that this brownie is actually good for you! 🙂 Some will love it, some will hate it.

I love it and so does Sadie (see, she wants some):

Sadie Eyein' the Protein Brownie

Sadie Eyein' the Protein Brownie

Don’t worry, Sadie’s not allowed to have the chocolate-flavored brownies. Chocolate and dogs = a biiig no no!

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My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. JHunt says

    September 16, 2009 at 12:36 am

    Your doggie is adorable! 🙂
    -Jessica
    http://howsweet.wordpress.com/

    Reply
  2. JHunt says

    September 16, 2009 at 12:36 am

    Your doggie is adorable! 🙂
    -Jessica
    http://howsweet.wordpress.com/

    Reply
  3. Kelly says

    December 10, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    Oh I have GOT to try this!! What a great idea!!!

    Reply
  4. Kelly says

    December 10, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    Oh I have GOT to try this!! What a great idea!!!

    Reply
  5. Kelly says

    December 10, 2009 at 11:19 pm

    Okay…I just made one…YUMMAY!!! This might be a new snack staple for me!!! THANK YOU!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      December 11, 2009 at 6:25 pm

      so glad you liked it!!

      Reply
  6. Kelly says

    December 10, 2009 at 7:19 pm

    Okay…I just made one…YUMMAY!!! This might be a new snack staple for me!!! THANK YOU!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      December 11, 2009 at 2:25 pm

      so glad you liked it!!

      Reply
  7. Kelly says

    December 10, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    I also cross-posted this on my site…of course crediting you!

    Reply
  8. Kelly says

    December 10, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    I also cross-posted this on my site…of course crediting you!

    Reply
  9. Nayeli says

    January 26, 2010 at 11:28 am

    How much does the brownie rise?

    Reply
  10. Nayeli says

    January 26, 2010 at 7:28 am

    How much does the brownie rise?

    Reply
  11. katie says

    April 23, 2010 at 3:05 am

    I see we enjoy much of the same foods (i also LOVE sugar free gum…ok i’m addicted) 🙂 and pb, cottage cheese, pro powder, chocolate are also staples for me 🙂 but i say you dont ‘love protein shakes’ which surprised me! Check out my post on protein shake recipes..it may change the way you see them forever 🙂 (I eat them at least once a day!)
    http://www.dashingdish.com/2010/03/i-cant-believe-its-not-a-milkshake/

    Reply
  12. katie says

    April 22, 2010 at 11:05 pm

    I see we enjoy much of the same foods (i also LOVE sugar free gum…ok i’m addicted) 🙂 and pb, cottage cheese, pro powder, chocolate are also staples for me 🙂 but i say you dont ‘love protein shakes’ which surprised me! Check out my post on protein shake recipes..it may change the way you see them forever 🙂 (I eat them at least once a day!)
    http://www.dashingdish.com/2010/03/i-cant-believe-its-not-a-milkshake/

    Reply
  13. Lauren @ BIOCHEMISTA says

    April 26, 2010 at 3:01 am

    Omg I made this…soooo good!!! I will be writing about it in my next post!!! THANK YOU LOVE!!!! xoxoxox

    Reply
  14. Lauren @ BIOCHEMISTA says

    April 25, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    Omg I made this…soooo good!!! I will be writing about it in my next post!!! THANK YOU LOVE!!!! xoxoxox

    Reply
  15. Trish DiSandro says

    June 8, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    What if you don’t have a microwave? We don’t use microwaves. Can you bake these? Have you ever tried?

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      June 9, 2010 at 2:18 pm

      i don’t think it would work in the oven… but i’ve never tried it!

      Reply
  16. Trish DiSandro says

    June 8, 2010 at 10:35 am

    What if you don’t have a microwave? We don’t use microwaves. Can you bake these? Have you ever tried?

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      June 9, 2010 at 10:18 am

      i don’t think it would work in the oven… but i’ve never tried it!

      Reply
  17. Lis says

    July 27, 2010 at 10:41 pm

    I stumbled upon this website via fitsugar.com and love it! I’m so excited to try these recipes!! Thank you!!

    Reply
  18. Lis says

    July 27, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    I stumbled upon this website via fitsugar.com and love it! I’m so excited to try these recipes!! Thank you!!

    Reply
  19. Elyssa Phillips says

    September 27, 2010 at 12:03 am

    definitely wanna try this – but im nervous! hehe – how much is a “splash” of water? i am sooooo baking-challenged 🙂

    can’t wait!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      September 27, 2010 at 12:15 am

      haha i say “splash” to cover my butt b/c i’ve never actually measured it. i’d say probably around 1/4 c.?

      Reply
      • Elyssa Phillips says

        September 27, 2010 at 12:34 am

        thanks!! gonna give it a shot in a bit – if it doesnt work out – ill try again!

        Reply
  20. Elyssa Phillips says

    September 26, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    definitely wanna try this – but im nervous! hehe – how much is a “splash” of water? i am sooooo baking-challenged 🙂

    can’t wait!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      September 26, 2010 at 8:15 pm

      haha i say “splash” to cover my butt b/c i’ve never actually measured it. i’d say probably around 1/4 c.?

      Reply
      • Elyssa Phillips says

        September 26, 2010 at 8:34 pm

        thanks!! gonna give it a shot in a bit – if it doesnt work out – ill try again!

        Reply
  21. Hollie says

    October 2, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    I tried these and they are amazing. Within one day they have become a daily staple for me hehe.

    Reply

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