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Title: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: joagain on May 08, 2011, 03:35:27 PM
This is zuiderdamm Almond Brownie Recipe that I changed a little and Tylers sugar is perfect after he eats theses an stays level . He has one in the morning for breakfast and one for dessert in the evening with a serving of carb smart ice cream .
 This recipe can be doubled and cooked in a 13x9 pan . Put oven on 325 instead of 350 and cook for 25 minuites instead of 15-20 if you double recipe .

1 Stick of butter
1/2 Cup cocoa
1/2-3/4 Cup xylitol (check batter for your own sweetness )
2  eggs
1tsp  Vanilla
1 TBSP  soy flour
1/2 Cup  Now almond Flour
1/2 tsp  Baking Powder
1/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1/4 tsp salt


Preheat oven to 350 ,Grease 9 inch pan .
 Mix butter & cocoa powder then add xylitol,eggs,vanilla & heavy Cream
 Beat until smooth ,add all dry ingredients .
 Pour into greased pan cook for 15-20 carbs check with toothpick inserted in center .

8  carbs for the whole recipe if your cocoa powder is 0 carbs and your almond flour is 1 carb per 1/4 cup .  They will be anywhere from .9 carbs  to 2.8 carbs per brownie depending on your ingredients and the amount of brownies you get from each pan . I hope yall enjoy them as much as he does !!!!          
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Maddysmom on May 08, 2011, 03:46:15 PM
I made this recipe on Friday night!  I didn't double the recipe, so it only made an 8 x 8 pan size.  I had planned to make some ice cream sandwiches with some of them.....but as of this afternoon there's none left.  ::) lol

Now ya'll know I LOVE desserts.....I topped my warm brownie with vanilla carbsmart icecream, a little walden farms chocolate syrup, a little Land of Lakes whipped cream, and a sprinkle of pecan chips.   OMG....  It was like having an expensive dessert at a nice restaurant!    ;D
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: shawn116 on May 08, 2011, 04:09:57 PM
Jo did you use the soy flour to replace the corn starch in the original recipe?  I used xanthan gum and they seemed a bit rubbery....LOL  I even cut the amount in half as used in the other post.  Don't get me wrong they were so good.....I wondered if the soy flour might make them more cake like?  I'll try it that way next time.  Thanks for the tip!!   It's good to know that Tyler's sugar doesn't spike with this one.  Proof that it is safe to eat as far as carbs are concerned...LOL  I bet there wasn't any complaining with testing that one was there...LOL   ;)
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: joagain on May 08, 2011, 04:32:32 PM
Toosweet ,bless his heart he never complains I bet he test his sugar 10-15 times a day when he doent eat good or when I am using him for FTS LOL . I have not tried the gum stuff everytime I have heard they always say it will make it rubbery . I think Umpa & owensmath said that the soy would leave a bitter taste but they didnt in these . I am not a baker I just googled what to replace the cornstarch with and it came up soy flour or the gum stuff .

 I had soy flour so I tried it and they were VERY good so I said why mess with a good thing a brownie for 1-3 carbs depending on the stuff you use that does not raise his sugar who could ask for more .!!! ;D

 And Jan I bet you will double it next time want ya ?  :D
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: shawn116 on May 08, 2011, 05:27:30 PM
I feel his pain.... I test mine very often to.  I wanted to make sure I'm not messing with my sugar to much.  I will sure try the soy flour.. I agree is it isn't broken why fix it...LOL
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Maddysmom on May 08, 2011, 07:49:26 PM
I sure will Jo!  Wish I had thought to double it THIS time!   ;D
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: F2S-Awesome on May 09, 2011, 10:58:32 AM
these look so good , thanks
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Rena on January 15, 2012, 04:02:03 PM
Think I'll give these a try today. :) That is, if I have enough almond flour.

Cool ... had just enough flour! Baking now ... :)
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Rena on January 15, 2012, 05:52:16 PM
Okay, they're baked. They look "bootiful" and they smell fantastic. Now someone tell me ...

WHY THE HECK ISN'T IT DINNER TIME YET?  >:(
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Marty on January 15, 2012, 06:04:59 PM
My motto: Life is uncertain - eat dessert first! ;)
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Maddysmom on January 15, 2012, 06:10:51 PM
Hey I LIKE that motto!!   ha ha   :D
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: umpa on January 15, 2012, 07:00:52 PM
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Rena on January 16, 2012, 12:41:20 AM
Well, Jo ... Tyler's Brownies made my blog today! :)

http://renajjones.blogspot.com/2012/01/brownie-kind-of-day.html (http://renajjones.blogspot.com/2012/01/brownie-kind-of-day.html)

Thank you so much for the recipe!
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: joagain on January 16, 2012, 05:50:00 AM
I am glad you liked them  ;D We love them . He makes them now but he wants me to make the ice cream sandwichs !
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: SherriPie on January 17, 2012, 09:30:52 AM
Jo we can't use Almond Flower at my house due to my son's treenut allergies. How much soy flour would I use instead? Rena posted a pic of these yesterday and I am DYING to make them.
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: umpa on January 17, 2012, 09:50:38 AM
In my brownie recipe I use flaxseed.Goes great with chocolate ;) Soy would be a equal conversion.Just remember never pack them in measuring cups.
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: joagain on January 17, 2012, 10:40:57 AM
that is a umpa question I guess you could try them with flax  Tyler just never could make hisself like flax anything  LOL he has a texture problem when he eats he drives me crazy
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Rena on January 17, 2012, 01:14:53 PM
(http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL663/4073253/8473738/400562386.jpg)

I don't buy almond flour all that much because it's $10 a bag here. I'm going to try this same recipe with flaxmeal next time because I always have that on hand. The past 2 nights I've even gotten Rick to eat a brownie with me for dessert. Last night we whipped up some heavy cream for topping and drizzled some SF chocolate syrup over it.

Thanks so much for the recipe, Jo & Tyler! :)

BTW -- I wrapped each brownie up individually in plastic wrap and am keeping them in the fridge. How does everyone else store theirs?
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Rena on January 17, 2012, 01:19:04 PM
Oh, and this is the picture I posted on Facebook last night. It was hilarious because the thread went nuts in a matter of moments. Got chocolate, and people will comment!  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: shawn116 on January 17, 2012, 01:22:38 PM
I keep mine in the freezer  ;D  That looks so yummy...LOL  The last batch I made I threw in a handful of nuts and some sugar free chocolate chips.  When heated in the micro  :o 
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: joagain on January 17, 2012, 01:45:41 PM
Rena we usually make ice cream sandwhichs out of the brownies & vanilla carbsmart ice cream then wrap them  in saran wrap . They dont last long tyler loves them . Rena did you buy whip cream ? LOL  Becareful

When I maded the 9x9 pan he would eat one in the mornings for his breakfast so I just stored them in a tupperware on the counter because they dont last long .

I also made his birthday cake out of the brownies ,I dont know if you seen this or not

http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=3242.0 (http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=3242.0)
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Rena on January 17, 2012, 02:31:11 PM
Rena did you buy whip cream ? LOL  Becareful

No, we actually had some leftover heavy whipping cream, so I whipped that up instead. I can't be trusted with the cans.  ::)
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: shawn116 on January 17, 2012, 02:44:09 PM
Jo I did miss that link...You did a great job!  I bet it was good  ;)  Gonna make some icecream sandwichs this summer.....mmmmm
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: joagain on January 17, 2012, 02:56:37 PM
Well it wasnt the best looking cake but it was very good and a whole lot less sugar then dairy queens ice cream cake
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Rena on January 17, 2012, 05:35:28 PM
Yes, the cake was awesome looking!
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: shawn116 on January 17, 2012, 09:36:50 PM
I would buy one  ;)
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: joagain on January 18, 2012, 04:47:01 AM
LOL Someone really does need to open a place where you can go in an order nothing but low carb form appetizers to desserts
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: umpa on January 18, 2012, 09:42:44 AM
Yeah TooSweet! :D
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Rena on January 18, 2012, 10:08:42 AM
LOL Someone really does need to open a place where you can go in an order nothing but low carb form appetizers to desserts

I agree. I thought it was so cool to see a low-carb section on Cracker Barrel's menu. I wish more places did that.
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: SherriPie on January 18, 2012, 05:37:25 PM
What we need is Umpa to open an online bakery. We could order all our fun stuff, have it shipped to the house and I would be THRILLED! Rena you're killing me with that brownie picture! LOOKS SO GOOD!
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Rena on January 18, 2012, 06:03:51 PM
LOL Sherri -- me too, actually. Fortunately, I've been really GOOD and have only eaten one for dessert each night. I probably should skip a day or two, but they're too yummy to pass up. And besides, I'm back to LOSING again, so all is good.

Just don't let me near any of the Land O' Lakes whipped cream ...  :o  :o
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: joagain on January 18, 2012, 06:27:10 PM
Rena I noticed I have been using a litlle more then I am suppose to when I eat my jello . I guess I will not buy anymore .  Sherrie did you try them with flax . I have not made my recipe with flax instead of Almond flour .

I think you either  like flax mill or you dont and we are not crazy about it  .
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: SherriPie on January 18, 2012, 07:49:28 PM
I'm going to hit the store Friday and make them for the weekend. I'm not sure if I'm going to make them with Soy or Flax, it depends on what's at the grocery store. Either way, I can't wait!

Girls why are was staying away from the Land O Lakes? I think there are three cans in my fridge. LOL

Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Rena on January 18, 2012, 08:01:08 PM
Girls why are was staying away from the Land O Lakes? I think there are three cans in my fridge. LOL

Lack of self-control. I suck.
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: joagain on January 19, 2012, 06:19:18 AM
when there is a chance of eating a whole can on 2 cups of jello you might have a problem . LOL
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: umpa on January 19, 2012, 09:03:59 AM
I should start a 12 step program for whipped cream addicts! :D :D I buy the whip cream in the carton and mix it up as I need it.If not all day long in the house you hear that squirting noise! I can't stay away from it! :D :D
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: SherriPie on January 19, 2012, 11:51:55 AM
(squirt noise) (squirt noise)  What?? Whip cream addict?? (squirt noise) (squirt noise)

What??? (squirt noise) (squirt noise) (squirt noise)
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: joagain on January 19, 2012, 12:36:33 PM
i would say we got problems and yes umpa i think one is needed  lol
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Maddysmom on January 19, 2012, 12:56:37 PM
Hello, my name is Jan, and I am addicted to whip cream.  :D ;D :D   Whew....Ok, I feel better now!  ha ha 
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Rena on January 19, 2012, 02:17:17 PM
Hahaha!

I remember Doug saying the same thing. He kept finding himself in the fridge, squirting it right into his mouth.

And regarding Jo's comment about using a whole can on a tiny carton of Jell-O --  :D :D :D :D That's so me.

I do have some liquid left over, which is what I've been using on my brownies. I honestly can't buy the stuff anymore because I want to make it into that pudding/mousse stuff. I could eat that all day. I did!  :-\
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: shawn116 on January 19, 2012, 05:28:22 PM
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(squirt noise) (squirt noise)  What?? Whip cream addict?? (squirt noise) (squirt noise)

What??? (squirt noise) (squirt noise) (squirt noise)


:D :D :D Sounds like my house SherriPie....LOL 
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: umpa on January 21, 2012, 09:31:31 AM
 :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: SarahC on April 11, 2012, 10:22:50 PM
These were SOOOOO good with a piece of Russell Stover sugar free Carmels melted on top!

This is zuiderdamm Almond Brownie Recipe that I changed a little and Tylers sugar is perfect after he eats theses an stays level . He has one in the morning for breakfast and one for dessert in the evening with a serving of carb smart ice cream .
 This recipe can be doubled and cooked in a 13x9 pan . Put oven on 325 instead of 350 and cook for 25 minuites instead of 15-20 if you double recipe .

1 Stick of butter
1/2 Cup cocoa
1/2-3/4 Cup xylitol (check batter for your own sweetness )
2  eggs
1tsp  Vanilla
1 TBSP  soy flour
1/2 Cup  Now almond Flour
1/2 tsp  Baking Powder
1/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1/4 tsp salt


Preheat oven to 350 ,Grease 9 inch pan .
 Mix butter & cocoa powder then add xylitol,eggs,vanilla & heavy Cream
 Beat until smooth ,add all dry ingredients .
 Pour into greased pan and cook for 15-20 mins - check with toothpick inserted in center .

8  carbs for the whole recipe if your cocoa powder is 0 carbs and your almond flour is 1 carb per 1/4 cup .  They will be anywhere from .9 carbs  to 2.8 carbs per brownie depending on your ingredients and the amount of brownies you get from each pan . I hope yall enjoy them as much as he does !!!!          

Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Doug Varrieur on April 12, 2012, 08:09:41 AM
If you want to replace the Xylitol in this recipe with Zero, here's the conversions

24 drops FAT TO SKINNY ZERO sweetener = 1/2 cup Xylitol

36 drops FAT TO SKINNY ZERO sweetener = 3/4 cup Xylitol
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: umpa on April 12, 2012, 08:32:17 AM
I didn't know russell stovers had caramels  Sarah?? I love the caramel dip from walden farms!Makes a great tart! ;)
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: SarahC on April 12, 2012, 09:36:16 AM
They're called Butter Cream Caramels and the serving size is 3 caramels for 1 net carb. They're my favorite.

Thanks, Doug! I was being lazy and didn't look up the zero conversion.

I also forgot the soy flour in the batch I made last night, but they turned out ok anyway. Would be good with a few nuts.
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: mouseissue on April 12, 2012, 05:18:05 PM
I didn't know russell stovers had caramels  Sarah?? I love the caramel dip from walden farms!Makes a great tart! ;)

Russell Stovers makes a bunch of sugar free candies!!!
Our local Walmart has about a dozen different kinds (including Caramel Crunch). ;)
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: SarahC on April 22, 2012, 10:32:08 AM
I'm taking these to dinner at a friend's today. Hoping to sway her to FTS. Wish me luck!
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: SarahC on April 22, 2012, 08:35:31 PM
Well, rats! I swapped the xylitol for ZERO and they didn't turn out well. They were very crumbly and not sweet at all. I even put an extra six drops or so in because sometimes sweeteners in baked goods lose their sweetness. I was so disappointed. Didn't impress my friend at all. Didn't impress myself either. Way too bad.
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: BigTex on April 22, 2012, 10:25:37 PM
LOL Someone really does need to open a place where you can go in an order nothing but low carb form appetizers to desserts

I couldn't agree more  ;D
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: BigTex on April 22, 2012, 10:48:43 PM
Well, rats! I swapped the xylitol for ZERO and they didn't turn out well. They were very crumbly and not sweet at all. I even put an extra six drops or so in because sometimes sweeteners in baked goods lose their sweetness. I was so disappointed. Didn't impress my friend at all. Didn't impress myself either. Way too bad.
I'm sorry to hear that Sarah  :( :'(  I was hoping to hear the Zero would help..... 
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: SarahC on April 23, 2012, 12:39:36 AM
I'm going to try the brownies again with some mayonnaise to make them more moist. The last batch was a little dry and crumbly, too. I know overcooking them can make them crumbly, but these weren't quite done when I checked them so I gave them a couple more minutes. More experimenting.

Thanks for the sympathy, BigTex!
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: shawn116 on April 23, 2012, 07:49:49 AM
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I'm going to try the brownies again with some mayonnaise to make them more moist. The last batch was a little dry and crumbly, too. I know overcooking them can make them crumbly, but these weren't quite done when I checked them so I gave them a couple more minutes. More experimenting.


You are probably right here Sarah...it sounds like a moisture issue.  The xylitol does melt down to create some moisture with it's sweetness....  It stands to reason that you would need to add something in it's place.  I also find that when working with the liquid sucralose (I have been using a different brand than the zero) I need to increase the amount in my recipes.  (not by much though) I thought it lost sweetness myself but thought it was just me.....but now I'm thinking maybe not   ::)  LOL

I haven't done a lot of experimenting with it yet at least not enough to know that I need this many drops for this and that.... please let us know how you next batch goes  ;)   
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: umpa on April 23, 2012, 08:53:29 AM
Lack of moisture means one thing usually overcooking.I just made my brownies out of the Bakery book with the Zero and I could not tell the difference between that and the xylitol. I like a cake style brownie though. For a moister brownie you could use mayo or sour cream.Soy flour adds a bitterness to chocolate, so i like flax ,almond or hazelnut.For some reason with  Soy flour when it hits the heat of the oven it turns bitter.I also like coconut oil for moisture. ;) Don't give up Sarah! Fight the brownie Fight! :D
The chart on the Zero for conversions was done in my kitchen.I rebaked tons of recipes out of the Bakery and never had a bulk issue replacing the xylitol(which I argued with Doug forever that I would!!).  :D
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: SarahC on April 23, 2012, 09:31:22 AM
I forgot the soy flour in the first batch and thought that might be why they were a little crumbly. I'll stop the next batch a few minutes earlier and see how it works - may change out the soy flour for almond, Umpa.

I HAVE TO TELL YOU --- I'm under 200 pounds!!!!! First time in years!!! YAY! I was under yesterday, but waited to see if it was a fluctuation. I'm down another pound today! It's been MONTHS since I lost more than a pound!
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: umpa on April 23, 2012, 09:37:24 AM
Don't use soy flour at all.Do you have my recipe for brownies in Bakery book?If not i will post it ;)
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/)!!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: SarahC on April 23, 2012, 09:53:24 AM
I do have all your books, Umpa. Except the one just coming out. I'll have it, too, next week I hear. I'll try your brownies next time. I've topped the ones I've been making with the caramel candy from Russell Stover. Very good! I'm going to put it inside the brownie next time. I also want to make brownie chips and sandwich shortening (butter)cream frosting with them for an oreo cookie.

And I have to work on the tortillas. So many good things to cook. I got boneless ribs yesterday. It's been a long time since I had bbq ribs. I accidentally put the grill upside down on the coals last time I used it. sigh. Good thing I sprayed pam on both sides of it!
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: BigTex on April 23, 2012, 10:26:21 AM
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I HAVE TO TELL YOU --- I'm under 200 pounds!!!!! First time in years!!! YAY! I was under yesterday, but waited to see if it was a fluctuation. I'm down another pound today! It's been MONTHS since I lost more than a pound!

CONGRATULATIONS Sarah!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D  Always happy to hear of an accomplishment like that  ;D I'm hoping to be under 3 soon I haven't been there in YEARSSSSSSSS lol My oldest was just a tiny thing... she's 15 now.......
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Andrea on April 23, 2012, 10:44:41 AM
YEAH for Sarah!  You go girl.  I remember the feeling and it's great.  You've worked hard for it.
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: shawn116 on April 23, 2012, 10:53:35 AM
Congrats Sarah!!!!    ;D ;D  WOOT WOOT

BigTex  you will be there before you know it!!!  Keep up the good work guys!   ;)
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: BigTex on April 23, 2012, 11:05:42 AM
Congrats Sarah!!!!    ;D ;D  WOOT WOOT

BigTex  you will be there before you know it!!!  Keep up the good work guys!   ;)

ty TooSweet I'm tryin  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: mouseissue on April 23, 2012, 02:03:09 PM
Congrats Sarah on getting below 200!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
That's a huge milestone!

And BigTex, you'll be under 300 before you know it.

I started at 316 and have never looked back!
Like you, I was over 300 for a VERY long time too!

This has been the longest period of time EVER that I've kept off most of my excess FAT!
FTS is WONDERFUL!!! :) :) :)

I've been working on that last 20 pounds or so for quite some time.
I know that one day I'll step on the scale and 'BOOM!', it will have disappeared! ;)
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: BigTex on April 23, 2012, 04:51:34 PM
TY mouseissue for the words of encouragement  ;D I slipped up last week and actually gained some but am back to where i was so hopefully in the next week I'll be down....
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Amber on April 23, 2012, 05:24:11 PM
I made the brownies with the Zero and thought they weren't sweet enough and not as moist.  I am going to give another try because these are one of our favorites, mayo might help.
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: mouseissue on April 23, 2012, 06:02:02 PM
TY mouseissue for the words of encouragement  ;D I slipped up last week and actually gained some but am back to where i was so hopefully in the next week I'll be down....

You're quite welcome, BigTex! ;)

You have the "answer" so you don't worry about slip-ups!
You also have the right attitude to succeed.

None of us is perfect.
All we can hope to do is learn from our mistakes and take steps to avoid repeating them.

You'll do great!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: SarahC on April 23, 2012, 06:22:25 PM
I made the brownies with the Zero and thought they weren't sweet enough and not as moist.  I am going to give another try because these are one of our favorites, mayo might help.


Thanks for the info, Amber. It's nice to know that it's not just me. I'll make brownies again and really jazz them up, then report here. I love the zero in cold things.  I'll play with it some more in baked things and see what I'm doing wrong. It's a good thing I put the candy on these or the racoons would get them. But I hate to waste the candy...
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: BigTex on April 23, 2012, 11:18:42 PM

You're quite welcome, BigTex! ;)

You have the "answer" so you don't worry about slip-ups!
You also have the right attitude to succeed.

None of us is perfect.
All we can hope to do is learn from our mistakes and take steps to avoid repeating them.

You'll do great!!! ;D ;D ;D

I had a sweet tooth tonight so I made some of "Katary's nogurt"...... Its amazing  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: umpa on April 24, 2012, 10:04:51 AM
Sarah don't forget ice cream sandwiches! ;)
Try tasting the batter before you bake it.Just make it a little sweeter.There is nothing in the Zero to dry it out.There are no sugar alcohols just liquid succralose.I have never made this recipe I will and report back.I always use the one in the Bakery book. ;)
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Doug Varrieur on April 24, 2012, 10:05:39 AM
This is the recipe we use for brownies and they are delicious!

FAT TO SKINNY Brownies
Ingredients

   ¼ pound butter (1 stick)
   1 teaspoon salt
   2 tablespoons  vanilla
   4 eggs (room temp best)
   ½ cup unsweetened cocoa
   24 drops FAT TO SKINNY ZERO sweetener
   4 oz unsweetened melted bakers chocolate
   2 cups flax seed meal
   1 tablespoon  baking powder
   1/3rd cup heavy cream
   2/3rd cup water
   1 cup rough chopped walnuts

Directions

1.   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.   Melt chocolate in double boiler over medium heat and leave over hot water till needed.
3.   Grease a 9X13 pan or use an individual brownie pan as shown.
4.   Cream the butter until fluffy.
5.   Add the ZERO to the butter and cream them together until fully combined (aim for a fluffy texture).
6.   Add the vanilla and beat the eggs into the mixture, one at a time.
7.   Add salt and cocoa, beat well.
8.   Add chocolate, beat until fluffy.
9.   Add the rest of the Ingredients and mix well to combine.
10.   Pour into a pan and bake for 20 minutes until top springs back.
11.   Cool then cut into 32 squares.

Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: SarahC on April 24, 2012, 10:31:34 AM
I'll try this recipe next time. Thanks.
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: umpa on April 24, 2012, 10:39:37 AM
These are cake brownies not wet brownies.I like them as Ice cream sandwiches because they freeze well.I also like them with peanut butter.Taste the batter before putting in the oven.I don't like anything wicked sweet so I am alittle lighter on the sweetener.These are really low carb ;)
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: SarahC on April 24, 2012, 11:09:25 AM
I've been playing with Tyler's brownies because as I've mentioned before, I'm not a fan of flax - it has a 'slimy' texture to me - I never ate hot oatmeal for the same reason - I keep trying the flax, but find myself going "gack, gack" after a bite or two and then throwing it away. I tried golden flax, but it's the same thing.
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Doug Varrieur on April 24, 2012, 12:49:49 PM
Amber, how many drops of Zero did you use?

Here's the Tyler recipe and it has a big spread between the sweetener 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup Xylitol. To replace that amount with Zero you would use 24 drops for 1/2 cup sweetness. 36 drops for 3/4cup sweetness.


 
1 Stick of butter
1/2 Cup cocoa
1/2-3/4 Cup xylitol (check batter for your own sweetness )
2  eggs
1tsp  Vanilla
1 TBSP  soy flour
1/2 Cup  Now almond Flour
1/2 tsp  Baking Powder
1/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1/4 tsp salt


Preheat oven to 350 ,Grease 9 inch pan .
 Mix butter & cocoa powder then add xylitol,eggs,vanilla & heavy Cream
 Beat until smooth ,add all dry ingredients .
 Pour into greased pan cook for 15-20 carbs check with toothpick inserted in center .

8  carbs for the whole recipe if your cocoa powder is 0 carbs and your almond flour is 1 carb per 1/4 cup .  They will be anywhere from .9 carbs  to 2.8 carbs per brownie depending on your ingredients and the amount of brownies you get from each pan . I hope yall enjoy them as much as he does !!!! This recipe can be doubled and cooked in a 13x9 pan . Put oven on 325 instead of 350 and cook for 25 minuites instead of 15-20 if you double recipe .         
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: momma chops on April 24, 2012, 02:17:05 PM
SarahC try adding a little oat fiber to the flax meal  no slimy taste and no added carbs.
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: umpa on April 25, 2012, 09:55:50 AM
Good idea Momma ;)
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: Andrea on April 25, 2012, 10:12:09 AM
I hadn't heard the oat fiber suggestion before.  I agree about the slimy factor with flax.  I feel a netrition order coming on.
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: SarahC on April 25, 2012, 10:49:58 AM
Sometimes oat fiber tends to dry things out, so it will take some experimentation - especially since these (Tyler's) have a dryness problem already. After a couple failures, I tend to lose interest. I'll try Umpa's recipe and add some oat fiber. Thanks Momma.
Title: Re: Tylers low Sugar Brownies
Post by: mouseissue on April 25, 2012, 01:55:21 PM
Sometimes oat fiber tends to dry things out, so it will take some experimentation ...

Hi Sarah! :)

Oat fiber is a soluble fiber.
Meaning it will absorb water (i.e. moisture).
If you've ever made Quaker oatmeal, you could watch the water vanish before your eyes.

So when using oat fiber, add it slowly and be prepared to add more liquid.