The Best Low Carb Brownie in a Mug Recipe! - Grassfed Mama (2024)

This is my favorite low carb brownie in a mug that is sure to curb all your chocolate cravings. It is packed with protein too! When I was pregnant, I had gestational diabetes. I found that eating low carb was the easiest way for me to control my blood sugar from spiking. But I had intense pregnancy cravings! This was the recipe that I made almost daily to give me extra protein and curb my cravings the low carb way.

What is a Low Carb Brownie in a Mug?

Basically, a low carb brownie in a mug is a quick and easy dessert that can be made in just a few minutes using a microwave. It’s a low carb single-serving brownie recipe that is mixed and cooked directly in a microwave-safe mug, eliminating the need for traditional baking methods (and easy clean up too!)

The ingredients typically include some sort of low carb friendly flour, sugar substitute, cocoa powder, egg, oil or melted butter and sometimes chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor and texture. The ingredients are mixed together in the mug and then microwaved until the brownie is cooked through.

Brownies in a mug are popular for low carb diets because they are fast to make, require minimal cleanup, and satisfy a craving for something sweet without having to derail their health goals. They can also be customized to suit different tastes by adjusting the ingredients or adding toppings like a low carb ice cream or whipped cream before serving.

One Serving Low Carb Brownie Dessert

I must confess, I love chocolate. Before this recipe, I would grab a few tablespoons of Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips(affiliate link). These were not the perfect solution although they had great ingredients, they were still filled with sugar.This brownie in a mug is my go to chocolate craving killer. You just mix this brownie up in one minute and microwave… then sit down and enjoy the hot, fresh Brownie in a mug!

Sometimes you just need chocolate.Some days you just need a brownie!Who wants to bake brownies for 20 minutes when you can enjoy this brownie cake in a mug in less than 2?

You can enjoy this as an afternoon snack or dessert.With lots of protein and quality fats, it is good for an afternoon slump to pick up your energy without pouring loads of sugar into your system like a power bar.

Low Carb Brownies can be Healthy

These brownies in a mug were my staple during my pregnancy. I had at least one every day as an afternoon snack. This was a good pregnancy snack because it had ample amounts of protein and was low in carbs.

These also have some great ingredients full of vitamins and nutrients that keep you strong and healthy.
I also want to try this recipe in my waffle iron. I haven’t done it yet… but I think it would be a neat variation that you could top with Greek yogurt and berries…. Yummy! Then you could even enjoy it as a nice filling breakfast.

Ingredients for Low Carb Brownie in a Mug

Ingredients

1 Egg
1 tablespoon ofcocoa powder
1/2 tsp ofbaking powder(I prefer an Aluminum Free option if possible)
Pinch of salt
1 tsp ofvanilla extract
2 tablespoons ofalmond butter(try to stick with unsweetened if possible!)
1 packet ofstevia sweetener(my preferredno calorie sweetener)

Directions

1. Grease a large mug (I usually recommend Coconut Oil)
2. Mix all the ingredients together.
3. Microwave for 1 minute on high

And that’s it!

Special note: Don’t over cook this brownie – then it will be too dry. I prefer it to be a little gooey.

Trim Healthy Mama Muffin in a Mug

This is a great low carb dessert for one. If you follow Trim Healthy Mama, this would be an S (satisfying) dessert. We top it with some stevia sweetened Greek yogurt for an extra special addition.Pour yourself a cup of coffee to go with this Trim Healthy Mama Friendly Muffin in a Mug, and you have yourself a little escape during nap time.

Check out my other One Serving Desserts:

Peanut Butter Crunch Chocolate Cake for One

Iced Chocolate Chip Cookie for One

King Cake in a Mug