Healthy Brownies? Suggestions Please!

Shanna_Inc86
Shanna_Inc86 Posts: 781 Member
edited October 3 in Recipes
So I love brownies...hell I love chocolate in general!
I'm in search of a low calorie brownie recipe that actually tastes good. Tried making brownies using Betty Crocker mix and subbing in apple sauce and just egg whites instead of oil and whole eggs...they were no bueno

Anyone have any ideas??
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  • Stormyyy
    Stormyyy Posts: 247 Member
    Ohhh hope someone replies, i'd like to know also :)
  • EroseT23
    EroseT23 Posts: 74 Member
    http://www.cbc.ca/bestrecipes/2010/10/lean-but-luscious-chocolate-brownies.html

    If at all possible, I recommend making your own plum puree. These are amazing and I love them. :)
  • sarahbetherck
    sarahbetherck Posts: 270 Member
    Ok, I don't know if they're necessarily "healthy" but Cooking Light just had a whole bunch of brownie recipes in a recent issue (they're on cookinglight.com too) I can attest that the Salted Caramel Brownies are AMAZING and at only 180 calories they aren't quite as bad as a regular one. I like to save room for a treat now and then and these go over like crazy when I bring them to parties. They're my new go-to dessert for potlucks ;-)
  • Nogo
    Nogo Posts: 105 Member
    Black Bean Brownies


    Ingredients:

    1 box any commercial prepared brownie mix
    1 15.5-ounce can black beans

    Directions:

    Open can of beans
    Place can's contents, including liquid, in blender. Blend.
    Mix thoroughly with brownie mix. (No eggs, oil or other ingredients needed.)
    Place in oiled baking pan.
    Bake according to package directions. Cool and serve.

    Approximately 100 calories per brownie, which are also low-fat and high fiber.
  • BecksgotBack
    BecksgotBack Posts: 385 Member
    try the skinnytaste.com site.

    i love the recipes there. i haven't seen one for brownies but i'm sure there is one.
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
    BEWARE: ADDICTIVE!


    http://seeadamtrain.wordpress.com/2011/06/28/protein-packed-black-bean-brownies/
  • w_sanford
    w_sanford Posts: 25 Member
    Black bean brownies!
  • mhig011975
    mhig011975 Posts: 181
    have you ever tried to make raw brownies? They are healthy and taste SOOOOOOOOOO goood
  • PrettyLittleLiar79
    PrettyLittleLiar79 Posts: 189
    Black Bean Brownies


    Ingredients:

    1 box any commercial prepared brownie mix
    1 15.5-ounce can black beans

    Directions:

    Open can of beans
    Place can's contents, including liquid, in blender. Blend.
    Mix thoroughly with brownie mix. (No eggs, oil or other ingredients needed.)
    Place in oiled baking pan.
    Bake according to package directions. Cool and serve.

    Approximately 100 calories per brownie, which are also low-fat and high fiber.

    I am soooooo gonna try this recipe!

    THANKS!
  • aneumany
    aneumany Posts: 165 Member
    easist thing ever.. the i think Phillsbury? sugar free brownies! and if u cut them in to the rigth amout of servings theyre lijke nothing! they make the perfect treat!.. just allow for them in ur daily totals! and boy they are sooooooooooooo moist!!!!... i guess bc of the oil! ugh good!.. as long as u dont mind that little after taste that the artificial sweetners give.. doesnt last long enough or bad enough tho to divert me away from them!.. give them a try! i thought they were great!
  • AFettes21
    AFettes21 Posts: 81 Member
    Pillsbury now has Dark Chocolate Brownies that are only 160 calories! I'm not a huge fan of dark chocolate but these were delicious!
  • MrsBrosco
    MrsBrosco Posts: 295
    Black Bean Brownies


    Ingredients:

    1 box any commercial prepared brownie mix
    1 15.5-ounce can black beans

    Directions:

    Open can of beans
    Place can's contents, including liquid, in blender. Blend.
    Mix thoroughly with brownie mix. (No eggs, oil or other ingredients needed.)
    Place in oiled baking pan.
    Bake according to package directions. Cool and serve.

    Approximately 100 calories per brownie, which are also low-fat and high fiber.

    Never in my life would have thought to do this... may just have to give it a whirl!
  • aries7298
    aries7298 Posts: 225 Member
    There is also a mix out there called "no pudge" fudge brownies.... it's a pink box. all you mix into it is a cup of yogurt.... it's no bad, my teenage boys will even eat them!
  • nkswans
    nkswans Posts: 469 Member
    I've seen a recipe for brownies using a cup of blueberries. May not be too low cal but is healthier than normal at least.
  • ASPhantom
    ASPhantom Posts: 637 Member
    BUMP
  • Shanna_Inc86
    Shanna_Inc86 Posts: 781 Member
    Thank you for all the responses...I figured I wasn't the only woman who just cannot give up her chocolate so easily :wink:

    I'm definitely going to try those black been brownies and check out the sites :happy:
  • meemo88
    meemo88 Posts: 436 Member
    90 calorie fiber one brownies.
  • AbigailBoyle
    AbigailBoyle Posts: 1
    Hi! I made some vegan brownies not too long ago with tofu. They turned out REALLY great. Even my husband loved them...and knowing him, that says a lot!!

    http://voices.washingtonpost.com/mighty-appetite/2008/09/tofu_brownies.html
  • Leigh_b
    Leigh_b Posts: 576 Member
    totally want to try the black bean brownies. I made a chocolate cake with chic peas and it was really good....
  • RunMickey7
    RunMickey7 Posts: 12
    No Pudge Fudge--like someone mentioned is really good. And you can make small batches of it. Also, Hungry Girl has some recipes using pumpkin. Pumpkin is very high in fiber.
  • amfmmama
    amfmmama Posts: 1,420 Member
    no pudge brownie mix. Pink box.
  • JamesonsMommy
    JamesonsMommy Posts: 771 Member
    hungry girl has a recipe that uses peanut butter and pumpkin :)
  • aja0104
    aja0104 Posts: 10
    No pudge fudge! ha! I love it!
  • nicoledenyse
    nicoledenyse Posts: 16
    i buy the box of light brownie mix and you use one can of pumkin and thats it. bake as directed ! :) there soooo yummy and moist
  • blakeman187
    blakeman187 Posts: 53
    These ones were awesome

    1 Scoop of Chocolate Whey Protein Powder
    2 TBSP of Sugar-Free, Fat-Free Chocolate Pudding Mix
    1 TSP of Baking Powder
    1/4-1/3 Cup of Water - Slowly add this
    Packet of Splenda or Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup
    1 TSP of Olive Oil
  • berv0009
    berv0009 Posts: 454 Member
    You can mix a package of dry brownie mix (any type you like!) with a can of pumpkin.

    Tastes good and lets you get that chocolate fix!!! Same idea as the beans -- very low cal :)
  • buckaroos30
    buckaroos30 Posts: 127 Member
    http//:www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-brownies/ I made these without the marshmellow topping. Really very good. one brownie 217 calories.
  • nixickle
    nixickle Posts: 229 Member
    Apparently these are 82 cals per serving and 0g of fat, yes that does say 0g!!! Think I'll be making these!!!

    http://vegetarian.about.com/od/desertrecipes/r/fatfreebrownies.htm
  • lacewitch
    lacewitch Posts: 766 Member
    try this out
    http://www.channel4.com/4food/recipes/tv-show/cook-yourself-thin-recipes/turkish-delight-chocolate-brownies-recipe
    whihc has baked sweet potato in instead of some of the fat!

    or these coocies which use egg whites and v. dark chocolate ( a bit like meringue but a cookie)
    http://www.channel4.com/4food/recipes/tv-show/cook-yourself-thin-recipes/beacon-hill-cookies-recipe

    enjoy
  • mariabee
    mariabee Posts: 212 Member
    If you like Hungry Girl, here is a link to some Brownie ideas.

    http://www.hungry-girl.com/biteout/show/2077
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