Zucchini Brownies - Page 2

Kevinpa · 05-10-2007, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pita

kevin,
did you squeeze the water out of the zucchini or just add it as is?
TIA

I normally squeeze shredded zucchini in a tea towel when I use it but I wanted these to be moist so I just dabbed them with a paper towel so it wasn't soaking wet and then mixed it in.

Divabunny · 05-11-2007, 04:34 PM

I made this today and it was good. Mine were nothing like a brownie, more like cake and they still had a little off taste but they weren't too bad. So far the only recipe using carbquick that I might actually make again. Thanks Kevin for all the great recipes

That Girl · 05-14-2007, 03:23 PM

i was wondering, since the texture of this cake is exactly what i am looking for, could we omit the chocolate and turn this somehow into a buttery vanilla cake? any suggestions. the texture is right on the money, very similar to a betty crocker pilsbury cake. that's a compliment! have you ever tried a differant flavor with this zucchinni recipe? i don't like adding a lot of the almond flour, i'd like to keep this recipe as close to original as possible. anybody?

Kevinpa · 05-14-2007, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by That Girl

i was wondering, since the texture of this cake is exactly what i am looking for, could we omit the chocolate and turn this somehow into a buttery vanilla cake? any suggestions. the texture is right on the money, very similar to a betty crocker pilsbury cake. that's a compliment! have you ever tried a differant flavor with this zucchinni recipe? i don't like adding a lot of the almond flour, i'd like to keep this recipe as close to original as possible. anybody?

I have never tried it but just from looking at the ingredients again, my 1st try would be nothing more than replacing part or all the the cocoa powder with wpi 5000 and maybe kick up the vanilla 1 more tsp.

That Girl · 05-14-2007, 08:53 PM

ok, thanks kevin i'll try sometime on wednesday..

Kevinpa · 05-29-2007, 08:02 AM

I was experimenting with a non dairy, no refrigeration needed icing and needed something to test it out on so seeing as I had a few of these in the freezer I thought I'd make them the guinea pig.

If anyone decides to try this please let me know what you think.
BTW, in case you wondered, I think it has a great taste and texture.

Whipped Icing

1/2 cup davinci (your choice of flavor- I used toasted marshmallow below)
1/4 cup Carbquik

In a mixing bowl gradually incorporate the davinci with the carbquik first forming a paste then a liquid until it is smooth.
Put in a medium non-stick sauce pan stiring constantly over medium heat until it starts to thicken. Cool in refridgerator.

In electric mixer with wire whisk combine:

1/2 cup powdered erythritol
1/4 tsp. splenda quick pack or 6 drops Sweetzfree
1 T. ThickenThin not/Sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup crisco green
1 t. vanilla

Beat until fluffy.
Add cooled carbquik mixture.
Beat until creamy

Makes between 1 1/2 to 2 cups creamy icing.
approx. 4 carbs total carbs
Can be refridgerated but does not need it.

MRM · 05-29-2007, 09:08 AM

Those look SO good -- I need to order the stuff and make these!!!

vonnygirl · 05-29-2007, 02:59 PM

Holy Moly!
Susie Q, anyone?!

Bfranke · 06-07-2007, 05:53 PM

I made these...then made a second time with Expresso Pwd. I tweaked each time, but these are keepers! Next batch will be with coconut.
Thanks, Kevin.
Bette

7PAWS · 06-07-2007, 09:10 PM

I give these a thumbs up as well! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe Kevinpa! (Except it's so darn hard to stop at one brownie!)

Oh, and Kevinpa, your pup is adorable!

jlshields · 06-07-2007, 09:54 PM

OMGoodness! These are the best. Flavor, texture everything! My DH is LCing now and he does not like chocolate, but I am afraid to give him a taste of these "cause I think he will love them and then i will have to share.

Thanks again Kevin.

capercop · 06-08-2007, 05:41 PM

I just received some Sweetzfree...and was wondering if anyone could do the conversion for the splenda in this recipe ??

I havnt played around with it yet ...

Kevinpa · 06-08-2007, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capercop

I just received some Sweetzfree...and was wondering if anyone could do the conversion for the splenda in this recipe ??

I havnt played around with it yet ...

1 splenda quick pack is = 1 cup of sweetener = 1/4 tsp of sweetzfree

Tweaker Geek · 06-08-2007, 05:47 PM

Capercop - the Splenda quick-pack is equivalent to 1 cup of granular Splenda and Sweetzfree is, I believe, about 1/4 teas. equivalent to 1 cup Splenda.

capercop · 06-08-2007, 09:23 PM

Thanks for the help !!! I cant wait to try this latest tasty looking creation !

Tweaker Geek · 06-09-2007, 06:51 PM

Kevin - I made the brownies and the whipped icing today. The brownies are really good, but I cooked them a little too long - going by your 40 mins. - I had set my timer then got busy with something else but I smelled them and checked - I cooked them for about 33-34 mins. and they're a bit dry. I think next time, I'll check at 25-30 mins.. As for the whipped icing - it's incredible!

I used carmel davinci and I just love the taste. I'm going to use this filling for my next whoopie pies - I think - you have such great recipes for filling/icings it's hard to decide which to use.

25inmymind · 06-10-2007, 02:30 PM

Bette posted one of her tweaks (using less Carbquik) on this thread. I am also sensitive to the taste of Carbquik, so I wanted to add the link, just so both threads are in the same place when I actually go to make these. I will make them soon, it just won't be today!

Teri

Bergenfield Cocoa

clyde · 06-10-2007, 03:09 PM

Hello - I'm new to posting (long time lurker). My son has lost 60 pounds thanks to everyone on this board enabling me to come up with something other than hamburger patties and eggs.

I keep coming back to this thread and I think I've read it 100 times, but I keep wondering - would you peel the zucchini first before you grated it?

Sorry for the bother but just wanted to make sure I had all my info before I gave them a whirl. I think I dreamed about these the other night

Tweaker Geek · 06-10-2007, 03:17 PM

Clyde - don't peel the zucchini.

Congrats to you son.

Kevinpa · 06-10-2007, 04:38 PM

Clyde, as tweaker said don't peel the zucchini and when I grate mine I do not use the largest holes on the grater.

clyde · 06-10-2007, 06:03 PM

Thanks Kevin and Tweaker!!! Hopefully I'll get better at this cooking thing!

I think I have every ingredient that has ever been mentioned on here but when it comes to actually using them - I'm very intimidated.

Now if I could just get over my fear of that celery root in the frig......

That Girl · 07-03-2007, 04:37 PM

kevin, have you ever tried using a yellow squash instead of zuchinni? just wondering, thats all i have in the fridge..thanks!

Kevinpa · 07-03-2007, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by That Girl

kevin, have you ever tried using a yellow squash instead of zuchinni? just wondering, thats all i have in the fridge..thanks!

No I haven't Bella, but I bet it would be interesting to try.

vonnygirl · 07-08-2007, 11:13 PM

bumping for all the zucchini in my garden coming on!!!

05-29-2007, 08:02 AM	#36
Kevinpa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,749 Gallery: Kevinpa Stats: 230/160/165 WOE: Low Carb Maintenance Start Date: May 2005	I was experimenting with a non dairy, no refrigeration needed icing and needed something to test it out on so seeing as I had a few of these in the freezer I thought I'd make them the guinea pig. If anyone decides to try this please let me know what you think. BTW, in case you wondered, I think it has a great taste and texture. Whipped Icing 1/2 cup davinci (your choice of flavor- I used toasted marshmallow below) 1/4 cup Carbquik In a mixing bowl gradually incorporate the davinci with the carbquik first forming a paste then a liquid until it is smooth. Put in a medium non-stick sauce pan stiring constantly over medium heat until it starts to thicken. Cool in refridgerator. In electric mixer with wire whisk combine: 1/2 cup powdered erythritol 1/4 tsp. splenda quick pack or 6 drops Sweetzfree 1 T. ThickenThin not/Sugar 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup crisco green 1 t. vanilla Beat until fluffy. Add cooled carbquik mixture. Beat until creamy Makes between 1 1/2 to 2 cups creamy icing. approx. 4 carbs total carbs Can be refridgerated but does not need it. __________________ Success is a journey, Not a destination. So stop running. Recipe Page

05-29-2007, 09:08 AM	#37
MRM Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 18 Gallery: MRM	oh my gosh, they look so good Those look SO good -- I need to order the stuff and make these!!!

06-07-2007, 09:10 PM	#40
7PAWS Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 98 Gallery: 7PAWS	I give these a thumbs up as well! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe Kevinpa! (Except it's so darn hard to stop at one brownie!) Oh, and Kevinpa, your pup is adorable! Last edited by 7PAWS : 06-07-2007 at 09:13 PM.

06-09-2007, 06:51 PM	#46
Tweaker Geek MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,698 Gallery: Tweaker Geek	Kevin - I made the brownies and the whipped icing today. The brownies are really good, but I cooked them a little too long - going by your 40 mins. - I had set my timer then got busy with something else but I smelled them and checked - I cooked them for about 33-34 mins. and they're a bit dry. I think next time, I'll check at 25-30 mins.. As for the whipped icing - it's incredible! I used carmel davinci and I just love the taste. I'm going to use this filling for my next whoopie pies - I think - you have such great recipes for filling/icings it's hard to decide which to use. __________________ HAPPY TO BE A LOW-CARBER

06-10-2007, 02:30 PM	#47
25inmymind Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 12 Gallery: 25inmymind	Bfranke's tweaks Bette posted one of her tweaks (using less Carbquik) on this thread. I am also sensitive to the taste of Carbquik, so I wanted to add the link, just so both threads are in the same place when I actually go to make these. I will make them soon, it just won't be today! Teri Bergenfield Cocoa

05-11-2007, 04:34 PM	#32
Divabunny Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 737 Gallery: Divabunny Stats: 213/196/165 WOE: countin' carbs Start Date: 4/21/08	I made this today and it was good. Mine were nothing like a brownie, more like cake and they still had a little off taste but they weren't too bad. So far the only recipe using carbquick that I might actually make again. Thanks Kevin for all the great recipes

05-14-2007, 03:23 PM	#33
That Girl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,472 Gallery: That Girl	i was wondering, since the texture of this cake is exactly what i am looking for, could we omit the chocolate and turn this somehow into a buttery vanilla cake? any suggestions. the texture is right on the money, very similar to a betty crocker pilsbury cake. that's a compliment! have you ever tried a differant flavor with this zucchinni recipe? i don't like adding a lot of the almond flour, i'd like to keep this recipe as close to original as possible. anybody?

05-14-2007, 08:53 PM	#35
That Girl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,472 Gallery: That Girl	ok, thanks kevin i'll try sometime on wednesday..

05-29-2007, 02:59 PM	#38
vonnygirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Corbett, Or Posts: 301 Gallery: vonnygirl Stats: 237.5/181.5/165 WOE: OWL Start Date: 6/06 with a couple of pauses......	Holy Moly! Susie Q, anyone?!

06-07-2007, 05:53 PM	#39
Bfranke MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,916 Gallery: Bfranke Stats: 177.5/139.5/117.5 WOE: Modified Atkins/Exercise Start Date: 12/26/05	I made these...then made a second time with Expresso Pwd. I tweaked each time, but these are keepers! Next batch will be with coconut. Thanks, Kevin. Bette

06-07-2007, 09:54 PM	#41
jlshields MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 1,425 Gallery: jlshields Stats: 225/154/145 WOE: Crack the Fat Loss Code Start Date: 7/21/08	OMGoodness! These are the best. Flavor, texture everything! My DH is LCing now and he does not like chocolate, but I am afraid to give him a taste of these "cause I think he will love them and then i will have to share. Thanks again Kevin.

06-08-2007, 05:41 PM	#42
capercop Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 134 Gallery: capercop	I just received some Sweetzfree...and was wondering if anyone could do the conversion for the splenda in this recipe ?? I havnt played around with it yet ...

06-08-2007, 05:47 PM	#44
Tweaker Geek MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,698 Gallery: Tweaker Geek	Capercop - the Splenda quick-pack is equivalent to 1 cup of granular Splenda and Sweetzfree is, I believe, about 1/4 teas. equivalent to 1 cup Splenda.

06-08-2007, 09:23 PM	#45
capercop Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 134 Gallery: capercop	Thanks for the help !!! I cant wait to try this latest tasty looking creation !

06-10-2007, 03:09 PM	#48
clyde Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 190 Gallery: clyde Stats: 167/124/125 Height 5'6" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Restart 12/07/06	Probably stupid question Hello - I'm new to posting (long time lurker). My son has lost 60 pounds thanks to everyone on this board enabling me to come up with something other than hamburger patties and eggs. I keep coming back to this thread and I think I've read it 100 times, but I keep wondering - would you peel the zucchini first before you grated it? Sorry for the bother but just wanted to make sure I had all my info before I gave them a whirl. I think I dreamed about these the other night

06-10-2007, 03:17 PM	#49
Tweaker Geek MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,698 Gallery: Tweaker Geek	Clyde - don't peel the zucchini. Congrats to you son.

06-10-2007, 04:38 PM	#50
Kevinpa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,749 Gallery: Kevinpa Stats: 230/160/165 WOE: Low Carb Maintenance Start Date: May 2005	Clyde, as tweaker said don't peel the zucchini and when I grate mine I do not use the largest holes on the grater.

06-10-2007, 06:03 PM	#51
clyde Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 190 Gallery: clyde Stats: 167/124/125 Height 5'6" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Restart 12/07/06	Thanks Kevin and Tweaker!!! Hopefully I'll get better at this cooking thing! I think I have every ingredient that has ever been mentioned on here but when it comes to actually using them - I'm very intimidated. Now if I could just get over my fear of that celery root in the frig......

07-03-2007, 04:37 PM	#52
That Girl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,472 Gallery: That Girl	kevin, have you ever tried using a yellow squash instead of zuchinni? just wondering, thats all i have in the fridge..thanks!

07-08-2007, 11:13 PM	#54
vonnygirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Corbett, Or Posts: 301 Gallery: vonnygirl Stats: 237.5/181.5/165 WOE: OWL Start Date: 6/06 with a couple of pauses......	bumping for all the zucchini in my garden coming on!!!

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