CREAM CHEESE BROWNIE FOR ONE

Rich and fudgy with a cream cheese swirl, this brownie is perfection. Add to the fact that this is portioned all for you, what more could a person want?

MAKES: 1 brownie

1 BROWNIE: 285 Calories, 23 g Fat, 5 g Carbs, 11 g Protein

 

1 tbsp (7 g) coconut flour

4 tbsp (29 g) erythritol, divided

½ tsp baking powder

2 tbsp (11 g) cocoa powder

1 egg, separated, room temperature

½ tbsp (7 g) butter, softened

¼ cup (60 ml) unsweetened almond milk

1 oz (30 g) cream cheese

½ tsp vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Lightly grease an 8- to 10-ounce (240- to 300-ml) oven-safe ramekin or mug or two cupcake tins.

In a small mixing bowl, combine the coconut flour, 3 tablespoons (22 g) of the erythritol, baking powder and cocoa powder. Mix well. Add the egg white, butter and almond milk and mix until a thick batter is formed. Pour into the baking dish.

In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk, cream cheese, remaining erythritol and vanilla. Pour over the batter and make a swirl in the batter with a knife.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean from the center.

 

TIPS: If you have the macros available, top with fresh whipped cream or low-carb ice cream!

To make this dairy-free, substitute cold, whipped coconut cream for the cream cheese, or almond milk cream cheese. Use refined coconut oil in place of the butter.