PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES

Peanut Butter Brownies

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Cooling Time

10 mins

Total Time

35 mins

Peanut butter brownies are like a party in your  mouth! These fudgy keto brownies are topped with a rich sugar free peanut butter fudge and a sweet chocolate glaze.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Dessert

Keyword: buckeye brownies, peanut butter brownies

Servings: 16 servings

Calories: 248 kcal

Ingredients

Brownie Base:

• 1 See recipe For Fudgy Brownies
• Peanut Butter Fudge:

• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 6 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup powered Swerve Sweetener sifted

Chocolate Glaze:

• 3 tbsp powdered Swerve Sweetener
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate finely chopped
• 

1. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, with an overhang for easy removal. Prepare the keto brownie batter as directed and pour into the pan. Bake the brownies as directed and let cool in the pan. 

Peanut Butter Fudge:

1. In a smal saucepan over medium heat, melt together peanut butter and butter. Stir in vanilla and salt.
2. Stir in powdered Swerve a little at a time until the mixture thickens to a spreadable consistency. Spread over cooled brownies and refrigerate 1 hour, until set.

Chocolate Glaze:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the cream until just simmering. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let sit 5 minutes to melt.
2. Add the sweetener and vanilla and whisk until smooth. Let sit a few minutes to thicken, then spread or drizzle over the peanut butter layer. 
3. Lift brownies out by edges of parchment paper and cut into squares. 

Nutrition Facts

Peanut Butter Brownies

Amount Per Serving (1 serving = 1/16th of pan)

Calories 248Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrates 5.5g2%

Dietary Fiber 2.1g8%

Protein 6g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.