Box Brownies- Applesauce instead of eggs?

I would like to know, heres a bump!

This is really irrelevant but my aunt tried to make vegan brownies by using beans instead of eggs. Don't do it. Ever. It was so bad.

I have used applesauce, but it was to replace the oil not the eggs.

I haven't found that substituting applesauce for eggs works really well because the applesauce doesn't function as a binder the way that eggs do most of the time. But I've used this recipe, which makes for really fudge-y delicious veganized box brownies:

- 1 box brownie mix (make sure ingredients are vegan)
- 1 tbsp. ground flax seed + 3 tbsp. warm water for every egg called for on the box
- vegetable, canola, etc. oil
- baking soda

Other egg substitutes that sometimes work (just depending on the recipe, sometimes you have to experiment a little...):

• canned pumpkin or butternut squash
• mashed banana
• mashed sweet potato
• potato starch
• flax seeds crushed and mixed with water
• nut meal mixed with water
• silken tofu
• soy yogurt
• vital wheat gluten

Play around a little! Veganizing box mixes is totally doable!

You can sub 3 tbs applesauce per egg, or 1 tbs corn starch 1 tbs water per egg

My sister is vegan and uses www.chocolatecoveredkatie.com to fix her sweet tooth. If you want a good recipe she likely has one.

It won't work if you try and substitute bananas or applesauce for eggs. Those are substitutes for oil. The best substitute is a product called Ener G egg replacer and you can find it at health food stores. Otherwise, use ground flax seed. You don't need to heat it. Just add water and let it set up for a few minutes. If you choose to go that route, send me a message and I can get you the proper ratios of flax seed to water.

In my experience using applesauce results in a more moist and fluffy brownie! There was no taste difference. It's f-ing delicious and I always do so when I bake because of how much more delicious they are that way.

I've had muffins made with banana instead and they had a bit of the banana flavor, thus why I would be less apt to try this.

I have used cornstarch in place of eggs before to make cookies, and they turned out quite well. ** cornstarch and water that is...

I used the search and from what I can see people use applesauce (or pumpkin) instead of oil in a brownie mix but not eggs. I'm doing something for a demonstration in a course this week and wanted to show how vegan brownies can be just as delicious as ones with eggs but so far nothing is really backing my claim. Has anyone made brownies from a box and used applesauce instead of eggs (still using oil)? Were they good? Is the texture noticeably off?

Thanks!!

This might sound strange, but these brownies actually come out rich and fudgy. They are low fat, high in fiber and protein and no one would know there are beans in them.

I calculated these with a box of Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge Brownies, but I plan on buying reduced sugar to see if it lowers the points and still taste as good. Points may vary depending on which brand you use.



Black Bean Brownies
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 20 servings • Serving Size: 1 brownie • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 138.1 • Fat: 2.6 g • Protein: 2.9 g • Carb: 28 g • Fiber: 1.8 g

15 oz can black beans
19.5 oz box chocolate brownie mix

Open can of beans, drain and rinse well. Put beans back in the can and fill can with water. Put beans and water in blender until smooth. Mix pureed beans with brownie package mix. DO NOT add eggs or oil. Spray baking dish with Pam. Cook brownies according to package directions. Cool and serve.