Banana Brownies (Low fat!!)
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I asked earlier if banana puree would work as a substitute for the oil required for a brownie mix. People kept telling me to use apple sauce, but I didn't have any! Thus why I asking about bananas. I went ahead and gave it a try anyways! They turned out pretty darn good. It was more a of a cake consistency, but that didn't seem to bother my family... Who ate them all!
Banana Brownies
1 box of Pillsbury/Betty Crocker brownie mix (I used Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge)
1.5 bananas
3 egg whites (or whatever conversion the box says to use)
1/4 cup water (subject to change again)
Puree bananas in a food processor and substitue as oil. My box called for 1/2 cup of oil, and it took 1.5 bananas to get 1/2 cup. Mix all ingredients together. Spray cooking oil on the bottom of pan (9x13, I believe) and pour batter in. Bake for the box's recommended time. Cut into 16 squares. (Or 24 to make even smaller servings)
Nutrition per 1/16th of recipe:
Calories: 151
Fat: 3g
(Not going to bother posting other info, because fat and cals is all I track... And this whole recipe is very versatile anyways)
Verdict: They were okay straight out of the oven, but they were AMAZING cooled down for a couple of hours. I don't know why, but they instantly became chewier. You can really taste the banana in it; good thing bananas and chocolate go together! If you have the extra calories to spare, I'd also recommend serving with a scoop of ice cream on top. Yum.
Banana Brownies
1 box of Pillsbury/Betty Crocker brownie mix (I used Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge)
1.5 bananas
3 egg whites (or whatever conversion the box says to use)
1/4 cup water (subject to change again)
Puree bananas in a food processor and substitue as oil. My box called for 1/2 cup of oil, and it took 1.5 bananas to get 1/2 cup. Mix all ingredients together. Spray cooking oil on the bottom of pan (9x13, I believe) and pour batter in. Bake for the box's recommended time. Cut into 16 squares. (Or 24 to make even smaller servings)
Nutrition per 1/16th of recipe:
Calories: 151
Fat: 3g
(Not going to bother posting other info, because fat and cals is all I track... And this whole recipe is very versatile anyways)
Verdict: They were okay straight out of the oven, but they were AMAZING cooled down for a couple of hours. I don't know why, but they instantly became chewier. You can really taste the banana in it; good thing bananas and chocolate go together! If you have the extra calories to spare, I'd also recommend serving with a scoop of ice cream on top. Yum.
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sounds good!!0
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Those sound sooooo good! Thanks for posting this!0
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these sound sooooo yummy, thanks for the great idea!0
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Yummmmy!! Do the bananas need to be a little over ripe or can they be just barely ripe?0
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Yummmmy!! Do the bananas need to be a little over ripe or can they be just barely ripe?
The riper they are, the sweeter they'll be, I think.0 -
Ok that recipe is making me drool, I gotta give those a go!0
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Love bananas and chocolate together! Can't wait to try. Thanks for sharing!!0
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bet these would be amazing with a thin layer of pb on top! Thanks for sharing0
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bump! These sound amazing0
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BUMP! sounds so delicious!0
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MMMmmmm, sounds great!!0
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It took me less than 1 banana to make 1/2 a cup. Also they cooked much faster than the recommended box time. So do not just set the time and leave, it will burn. They dont look like normal brownies coming out of the oven... They're cooling now can't wait to try them!0
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bump! yum!0
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Sounds amazing!0
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Love bananas and chocolate together! Can't wait to try. Thanks for sharing!!
^This! A magical combination. Now on my to-do list. Thanks0 -
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