Mmmmm....brownies?

stephaniekendrick
stephaniekendrick Posts: 87 Member
edited September 23 in Recipes
I am wondering if anyone has ever tried a recipe that brings down the calories for brownies? They are my weakness lately it seems and I am making them a lot for my kids because they want them! I just made a batch and got disgusted at the fact that I had to put in 2/3 of a cup of oil into them! That was a lot of freakin' oil!!! It didn't seem to stop me from eating one right from the warm oven though....

Anyways, I know about the can of soda for the cake mixes and I've even done the pumpkin puree in devil's food cake mix (which is a delicious, SOLID treat by the way!), but was wondering if anyone has ever heard of and/or tried a calorie fix for brownies?

If not then I will resort to eating my brownie and then working off the calories! Thanks! :)

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  • sh3lby03
    sh3lby03 Posts: 193 Member
    I don't know any ideas off-hand to make a recipe less bad for you but I heard of these "no-pudge" brownies. They come in a pink box with a pig on it...they are suppose to be really good and you make it by mixing the box of brownie mix with yogurt.
  • trevensmommy
    trevensmommy Posts: 3
    Thats exactly what I was thinking too. I have had them and they are yummy! Here's there website if your interested. http://www.nopudge.com/ . Good luck
  • dspearsb
    dspearsb Posts: 186
    I just tried a mix called No-Pudge. Found it in the cake section of the market. It uses fat free plain yogurt, and they were delicious. My kids couldn't tell the difference! If you don't wanna go out, maybe do a Google search for vegan brownies. No animal products brings the fat and calories lower. I've tried a few (my youngest is allergic to eggs and milk) and they're not bad.
  • sweetheart03622
    sweetheart03622 Posts: 928 Member
    Very similar to the pumpkin/soda ones... take a can of brownie mix and mix in a can of pureed black beans. Make sure that you REALLY puree the beans VERY well. Don't eat them when they're warm, or you'll be able to taste the beans, but once they're cooled they're AMAZING!!! You can make a 9x13 pan, cut into 24 squares at about 100 cals each and FULL of fiber and protein. Don't be thrown off by the whole idea of the beans! It's SO good! I gave them to my brother and he couldn't tell the difference... ate half a pan!
  • mafke
    mafke Posts: 6
    On Dr. Oz.'s web site www.doctoroz.com there is a recipe for Rocco Disperito's fudge brownie's. They are under 100 calories. :bigsmile:
  • rebecky27
    rebecky27 Posts: 842 Member
    Steph, the no-pudge brownies are pretty good! Someone brought them into work, and I didn't have a clue there were made with yogurt! (this was a few months ago...before I joined mfp!! lol)

    Wegmans carries them. There are several different varieties.
  • DHalaby73
    DHalaby73 Posts: 980 Member
    Dark Chocolate and Cherry Brownies

    CookingLight.com users agree: Sweets are a top craving, and chocolate is in a class by itself. These rich brownies are just the ticket. Lining the pan with parchment paper helps prevent the moist brownies from sticking.

    Yield: 16 servings

    Ingredients
    Cooking spray
    3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
    1 cup sugar
    3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    3/4 teaspoon salt
    1/3 cup cherry preserves
    1/3 cup water
    5 tablespoons butter
    1 large egg, lightly beaten
    1 large egg white
    1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
    Powdered sugar (optional)
    Preparation
    1. Preheat oven to 350°.

    2. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray.

    3. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, 1 cup sugar, unsweetened cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Combine cherry preserves, 1/3 cup water, and butter in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Add preserves mixture to flour mixture; stir well. Add egg and egg white; stir until smooth. Stir in semisweet chocolate chips. Scrape batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool in pan on wire rack. Garnish with powdered sugar, if desired.

    Nutritional Information

    Calories:
    155 (31% from fat)
    Fat:
    5.4g (sat 3g,mono 1.4g,poly 0.2g)
    Protein:
    2.2g
    Carbohydrate:
    25.8g
    Fiber:
    1.1g
    Cholesterol:
    23mg
    Iron:
    1mg
    Sodium:
    168mg
    Calcium:
    10mg
  • LeslieAnn72
    LeslieAnn72 Posts: 58 Member
    I had a nutritionist tell me to use fat free greek yogurt in place of the oil. Its fat free and high in protein. I haven't tried them yet but I heard that they were fabulous.
  • cmrich0511
    cmrich0511 Posts: 31
    You can also use fruit puree in place of the oil. Most of the time if I bake & don't want to use oil, I'll either use applesauce in its place, or I will puree some canned pears.
  • TIFnFIT
    TIFnFIT Posts: 46 Member
    I ALWAYS replace the oil for applesauce in my cakes and brownies. They are super yummy and moist-er - YUM!
  • stephaniekendrick
    stephaniekendrick Posts: 87 Member
    Thanks everyone!

    If I substitute the applesauce for the oil...is it the same amount? As in if it calls for 2/3 cup of oil, do I use 2/3 cup of applesauce instead?
  • amccrazgrl
    amccrazgrl Posts: 315 Member
    I did it wrong...I left out an egg and put a cup of applesauce. Next time I will leave out the oil.
  • funkyspunky871
    funkyspunky871 Posts: 1,675 Member
    A lot of people replace the oil with prune puree or applesauce, but once I tried pureeing a banana, and they came out really good! :)
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    The Black Bean Brownies are good but I tried this recipe just this past weekend and everyone LOVED them!

    Rich and Chewy Brownies

    1/2 cup cocoa
    1 cup flour
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    2 tablespoons butter
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    1/4 cup splenda sugar blend
    2 T splenda sugar blend
    1 egg
    1/2 cup applesauce
    1/4 cup yogurt

    Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl using a hand mixer. Add egg whites, applesauce and vanilla.
    Mix all other ingredients in a separate smaller bowl and add to the wet ingredients in the large bowl. Do NOT overmix!
    Spray 8x8 baking pan with PAM and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

    16 brownies

    Nutrition Facts (From the Calorie Count Recipe Analysis)
    Serving Size 32 g
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 80Calories from Fat 20
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 2.2g3%
    Saturated Fat 1.3g6%
    Cholesterol 16mg5%
    Sodium 92mg4%
    Total Carbohydrates 13.3g4%
    Dietary Fiber 1.1g4%
    Sugars 5.7g
    Protein 1.9g
    Vitamin A 1% • Vitamin C 0%
    Calcium 3% • Iron 5%

    Forgot to add--These are better the next day, though my family didn't wait that long!
  • superbeffie
    superbeffie Posts: 93 Member
    Unsweetened applesauce instead of the oil. It tastes exactly the same and it keeps them super moist.
  • Teran0612
    Teran0612 Posts: 263
    bumpity bump bump bump!!!! I love brownies!!! I think I will have to try every one of these recipes!!! For quality control purposes of course!!! :wink:
  • agibsonky
    agibsonky Posts: 124 Member
    bump
  • PinnHead
    PinnHead Posts: 21
    Brownies are my thing too, I use crushed bananas in place of oil. It works great and give a slight chocolate bananas flavor to them.
  • kingcountry
    kingcountry Posts: 2 Member
    Hi Have this recipe which is great ! 1 cup unsweetened apple puree/sauce Sift in 1/3 cup cocoa, 3/4 cupself raising flour,1/2teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 3/4cup chopped walnuts (optional), Do Not overmix Put in lightly sprayed or oiled 20x20 baking dish >bake at 175o C for around 25-30 mins Cool in pan for 5-10 mins. Cool completely before cutting into 15 slices Dust with icing sugar if desired, Freeze well Bon appetit
  • Ginger_10
    Ginger_10 Posts: 4 Member
    The black bean brownies are very good, I've made them several times and people asked if I added chocolate chips. For some reason the beans seem enhance the chocolate flavor.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    bump mmmmmmmmmmmm
  • javamom
    javamom Posts: 309
    In the food database I saw Ghiradelli brownies listed as made with pumpkin puree. Haven't tried it, but thinking about it. I LOVE brownies. And brownies love me!
  • anbegley
    anbegley Posts: 163 Member
    my stepmom always uses applesauce in place of the oil. still very moist, but considerably less fattening. best of luck.
    ps. brownies rock!
  • TIFnFIT
    TIFnFIT Posts: 46 Member
    Yup! You can also substitute it when it calls for butter too :)))
  • Blondebomber
    Blondebomber Posts: 3
    hungrygirl.com has a few recipies.. I saw one using brownie mix and pumpkin puree, I just ordered one of her cook books, if i come across any I will post.

    ALSO, I just ordered Vitamuffins off of amazon.com. they have a vitabrownie, that I have not tried but i hear its great, 100 cal. per brownie.

    you can order the mix for three packs its $14, my college roommate swears by vitamuffins and their other items... here is the link for the muffins, and brownies. ect.. hope this helps.

    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=vitamuffin+mix
  • ally1385
    ally1385 Posts: 14
    bump
  • TAHerring
    TAHerring Posts: 20 Member
    Do you use the same amount of applesauce or pumpkin in replace of the oil? And do you still use the egg?
  • chrish1981
    chrish1981 Posts: 156
    No pudge is REALLY good, but loaded with sugar unfortunately.

    Vitatop makes 100 calorie brownies. Never had them, but have had the muffins and those are fantastic!
  • kwhite1205
    kwhite1205 Posts: 2
    Thanks for the recipes. They all sound great.
  • lissie_ann
    lissie_ann Posts: 10 Member
    YUM! I love brownies and could use a good one about now!
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