Rebecca's Flourless Brownies

momov2boys · 12-29-2007, 08:21 PM

I've been LCing for quite awhile and have finally come up with a recipe for yummy, rich, fudge-like brownies that we completely love.

It's a recipe I adapted from Nigella Express.

I love this recipe because it's fairly quick and easy.
I always have the ingredients on hand.

I like them best served cold.
They are amazing with coffee.
I like them plain, but they'd also be great with whipped cream &/or berries.

Here it is...Rebecca's Flourless Brownies:

7 oz 85% Lindt Chocolate, broken into pieces
1 C (2 sticks) butter, broken up
1 C Splenda
1 T Vanilla
4 Eggs, beaten
2 C Almond Meal

Melt chocolate and butter over low heat in heavy-bottomed sauce pan
Add Splenda and vanilla to pan (off heat), cool slightly
Add almond meal and eggs, mix thoroughly
Pour into buttered 8" square glass baking pan
Bake @ 325 for 40 minutes
Once thoroughly cooled, refrigerate
Cut into 16 squares and serve.

I hope some of you will enjoy these simple, awesome brownies as much as we do!

jacksmixedtape · 12-29-2007, 10:35 PM

Those look delish! I am saving this recipe to try.

jigglenomore · 12-29-2007, 11:07 PM

Me, too!!

Elaine

sungoddess · 12-29-2007, 11:18 PM

Thank you!! I am so pleased to have a flourless option!!

Jill36 · 12-29-2007, 11:25 PM

Do you know the carb count??? This looks super yummy!!

Nigel · 12-30-2007, 02:20 AM

Thanks for the recipe--it sounds delish!!

momov2boys · 12-30-2007, 04:23 AM

You're quite welcome, gang!
These brownies are our very favorite and I hope you like them, too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jill36

Do you know the carb count???

Here's the nutritional info. for 1 of 16 squares:

cals 282/ fat 25/ carbs 6.6/ (fiber 2.4)/ prot 6.5

Happy Sunday!!!

LindaSue · 12-30-2007, 09:34 AM

Here are the granular vs. liquid Splenda counts:

With granular Splenda:
Per Brownie: 276 Calories; 26g Fat; 6g Protein; 7.5g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 4.5g Net Carbs

With liquid Splenda:
Per Brownie: 270 Calories; 26g Fat; 6g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs

jigglenomore · 12-30-2007, 09:47 AM

Thanks, Linda Sue!

Elaine

CarolynF · 12-30-2007, 01:39 PM

Thanks SO much..I love Nigella..I might have to make these..I think I will use the unsweetened chocolate and add more sweetener..And I might add some chopped pecans to the top..

CarolynF · 12-30-2007, 08:08 PM

Rebecca: When I cooked this, the butter was boiling up around the sides of the brownies..
I don't know if they got overcooked, but I will check with them tomorrow..The taste is good though..They are cooling in the fridge.

momov2boys · 12-31-2007, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarolynF

Rebecca: When I cooked this, the butter was boiling up around the sides of the brownies..
I don't know if they got overcooked, but I will check with them tomorrow..The taste is good though..They are cooling in the fridge.

Mine do, too!
(And then it settles down within the brownies as they cool.

Let me know how you like them cold from the fridge.

They're quite filling and very satisfying.

The next time I make them I may add 1T cinnamon.
(I

chocolate and cinnamon!)

Happy New Year's Eve Day and Night!!!

Alison Jean 71 · 12-31-2007, 07:50 AM

Why did I open this.... I have all the ingredients.... It sounds delish!

NoSugarGrams · 12-31-2007, 08:15 AM

Oh my Gosh!

These sound delicious!!

Gotta try them.
I don't have the Lindt bar though.
Do you think baker's chocolate will work?

Thanks....

CarolynF · 12-31-2007, 08:40 AM

Okay..This really wasn't a true trial because the buzzer went off..I was downstairs..and dh didn't "know what that sound was" and didn't tell me they were done, so they cooked a bit longer than they should..I ate one anyway..nommie..and had one for breakfast, too..

Then I decided to make a dessert out of them and broke up half the batch..Mixed them with a small package of SF chocolate pudding mixed up..Stirred in some SF Cool Whip (you could use whipped cream, of course) and put it in the fridge. I froze the rest of the brownies to do this again..This is my Easy Brownie Torte recipe that is SOOO good..

NoSugar: Yes, I used Bakers..7 squares, but added a bit more Splenda to taste..

Rebecca: Now, what is supposed to be the texture of these? Are they a bit mealy? My almond flour is Bob's red mill..slightly mealy..

momov2boys · 01-01-2008, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoSugarGrams

Gotta try them.
I don't have the Lindt bar though.
Do you think baker's chocolate will work?

I think you could use different chocolate.
You might like to use more Splenda for cocoa higher than 85% and less Splenda for cocoa less than 85%.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarolynF

Rebecca: Now, what is supposed to be the texture of these? Are they a bit mealy? My almond flour is Bob's red mill..slightly mealy..

I am very use to Trader Joe's almond meal; that's what I use in all of my recipes.
I guess they do have a slighly mealy texture, which I enjoy.

I cut the brownies cold from the fridge and pick them up to eat them.
(Sometimes they crumble, a bit).

They are fudge-brownie like.
We love the texture.

HTH

NoSugarGrams · 01-01-2008, 06:23 AM

Thank you both so much for the tips.

I do need to get some Almond flour though. I have to order it, so it will take a bit. I have to go clear across town around here to get it at whole foods market. So, I just think I will place an order this week from Netrition.

Oh, splenda users, I did notice that they have the little Splenda mini tablets now. Less carbs I am sure.

Have a [COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Happy New Year!![/COLOR]

3leggedtable · 01-01-2008, 07:09 AM

Thank you Rebecca for posting the recipe, brownies are my favorite dessert.

momov2boys · 01-02-2008, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoSugarGrams

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Happy New Year!![/COLOR]

To all of you, too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3leggedtable

Thank you Rebecca for posting the recipe, brownies are my favorite dessert.

You're very welcome.
Brownies are my absolute favorite, too!

CarolynF · 01-02-2008, 09:09 AM

Can't wait to try these again and not rely on dh for the "timing" stuff.

LaurieRobo · 01-02-2008, 09:35 AM

Ok-- you guys piqued my interest with these - relatively healthy (=high fat) LOL treat...

I made these yesterday and only difference (because that is what I had on hand) 3.5 oz lindt 70% and 3.5 SF dark chocolate bar (made w/ manitol) - they came out sooooooo good!!!!!

Carolyn.. I only baked them for 35 minutes - nice fudgy, good texture brownie that held together very well once chilled... I even waited for them to be chilled before I ate one! - Not a bit grainy... and I like almond meal grainy too!

I did cut them in to 16, but since they are so rich - I had 1/2 a one last night w/ a smear of cream cheese on top and it was definately enough of a sweet bite...

The rest are going to my SO and in the freezer for that deep fudgy nosh when I want one!

Rebecca---- a winner!!!!!

momov2boys · 01-02-2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaurieRobo

Rebecca---- a winner!!!!!

Oh...I'm so glad you really like them, Laurie!

I've got a blonde brownie version baking right now.

I'll post about how they come out!!!

Mule_Freak · 01-02-2008, 11:28 AM

OH REBECCA!!! Blondies

I was just sitting here thinking how could recipe be made in to a blondie, YUM!!! Hope your Blondies come out yummo and well if so can't wait for the recipe

momov2boys · 01-02-2008, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mule_Freak

OH REBECCA!!! Blondies

I was just sitting here thinking how could recipe be made in to a blondie, YUM!!! Hope your Blondies come out yummo and well if so can't wait for the recipe

WOW!!!

We

the Blondies even more than the chocolate brownies!

Here's the recipe:

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lo...-brownies.html

ENJOY!!!

Mule_Freak · 01-03-2008, 11:34 AM

Oh Rebecca, let me tell ya, YOUR THE BOMB GIRL!!!!!!! Thank You soooo much, I can't wait to try the Blondies tonite. Have all the ingredents and I am so excited. Best part, no ingredents that you can't just get at the reg. grocery store

and they do sound like a snickerdoodle clone, so MAJOR YUMMO!!! Again thanks for sharing and I can't wait to get out of work, take care of my equines and start backing tonite

LaurieRobo · 01-03-2008, 12:27 PM

Rebecca - Put your hands over your eyes and don't peak - K

Ok - I split my brownie in 1/2 and added a tsp of extra crunchy peanut butter spread on each side....

Way Cool!!!!

Rebecca - you peaked! LOL...

So there goes my desert, cause I was hungry for a snack NOW!!!!

momov2boys · 01-03-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mule_Freak

Again thanks for sharing and I can't wait to get out of work, take care of my equines and start backing tonite

No problem!
Let me know how you like them!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaurieRobo

Rebecca - Put your hands over your eyes and don't peak - K

Ok - I split my brownie in 1/2 and added a tsp of extra crunchy peanut butter spread on each side....

Way Cool!!!!

Rebecca - you peaked! LOL...

You devil, Laurie!!!

...Glad you like them.

Next time try my blonde version.
We like them even better!

12-29-2007, 08:21 PM	#1
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,612 Gallery: momov2boys	Rebecca's Flourless Brownies I've been LCing for quite awhile and have finally come up with a recipe for yummy, rich, fudge-like brownies that we completely love. It's a recipe I adapted from Nigella Express. I love this recipe because it's fairly quick and easy. I always have the ingredients on hand. I like them best served cold. They are amazing with coffee. I like them plain, but they'd also be great with whipped cream &/or berries. Here it is...Rebecca's Flourless Brownies: 7 oz 85% Lindt Chocolate, broken into pieces 1 C (2 sticks) butter, broken up 1 C Splenda 1 T Vanilla 4 Eggs, beaten 2 C Almond Meal Melt chocolate and butter over low heat in heavy-bottomed sauce pan Add Splenda and vanilla to pan (off heat), cool slightly Add almond meal and eggs, mix thoroughly Pour into buttered 8" square glass baking pan Bake @ 325 for 40 minutes Once thoroughly cooled, refrigerate Cut into 16 squares and serve. I hope some of you will enjoy these simple, awesome brownies as much as we do!

12-31-2007, 08:40 AM	#15
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 23,530 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/151/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	Okay..This really wasn't a true trial because the buzzer went off..I was downstairs..and dh didn't "know what that sound was" and didn't tell me they were done, so they cooked a bit longer than they should..I ate one anyway..nommie..and had one for breakfast, too.. Then I decided to make a dessert out of them and broke up half the batch..Mixed them with a small package of SF chocolate pudding mixed up..Stirred in some SF Cool Whip (you could use whipped cream, of course) and put it in the fridge. I froze the rest of the brownies to do this again..This is my Easy Brownie Torte recipe that is SOOO good.. NoSugar: Yes, I used Bakers..7 squares, but added a bit more Splenda to taste.. Rebecca: Now, what is supposed to be the texture of these? Are they a bit mealy? My almond flour is Bob's red mill..slightly mealy.. __________________ November: 151

01-02-2008, 09:35 AM	#21
LaurieRobo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 806 Gallery: LaurieRobo Stats: Maintenance 175/148/less than 150 WOE: Fueling my workouts and running with plenty of FAT Start Date: March 2002	Ok-- you guys piqued my interest with these - relatively healthy (=high fat) LOL treat... I made these yesterday and only difference (because that is what I had on hand) 3.5 oz lindt 70% and 3.5 SF dark chocolate bar (made w/ manitol) - they came out sooooooo good!!!!! Carolyn.. I only baked them for 35 minutes - nice fudgy, good texture brownie that held together very well once chilled... I even waited for them to be chilled before I ate one! - Not a bit grainy... and I like almond meal grainy too! I did cut them in to 16, but since they are so rich - I had 1/2 a one last night w/ a smear of cream cheese on top and it was definately enough of a sweet bite... The rest are going to my SO and in the freezer for that deep fudgy nosh when I want one! Rebecca---- a winner!!!!! __________________ [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Laurie Happily Maintaining - 44 Fit and Fantastic![/COLOR] http://s111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/lbrobo77/ [COLOR="SeaGreen"]I XanGo Juice![/COLOR] Last edited by LaurieRobo; 01-02-2008 at 09:36 AM.. Reason: eta

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12-29-2007, 10:35 PM	#2
jacksmixedtape Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: going to school in NC Posts: 3,422 Gallery: jacksmixedtape Stats: 160/140ish, 5'11" WOE: gluten-free whole foods Start Date: May 2007	Those look delish! I am saving this recipe to try.

12-29-2007, 11:07 PM	#3
jigglenomore Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW Missouri Ozarks Posts: 461 Gallery: jigglenomore Stats: Mac Truck/Small SUV/Mini-Cooper WOE: Atkins/South Beach/Low Glycemic/Voodoo	Me, too!! Elaine

12-29-2007, 11:18 PM	#4
sungoddess MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,531 Gallery: sungoddess Start Date: not soon enough	Thank you!! I am so pleased to have a flourless option!!

12-29-2007, 11:25 PM	#5
Jill36 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 137 Gallery: Jill36 Stats: New Start 12/10/2007 223.3 YIKES/216.2/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: years! Low carb 08/01/2003...back on again 12/10/7	Do you know the carb count??? This looks super yummy!!

12-30-2007, 02:20 AM	#6
Nigel MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,343 Gallery: Nigel	Thanks for the recipe--it sounds delish!!

12-30-2007, 09:34 AM	#8
LindaSue Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 8,785 Gallery: LindaSue Stats: 167/117/120 - 5'7" WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: July 2002	Here are the granular vs. liquid Splenda counts: With granular Splenda: Per Brownie: 276 Calories; 26g Fat; 6g Protein; 7.5g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 4.5g Net Carbs With liquid Splenda: Per Brownie: 270 Calories; 26g Fat; 6g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs

12-30-2007, 09:47 AM	#9
jigglenomore Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW Missouri Ozarks Posts: 461 Gallery: jigglenomore Stats: Mac Truck/Small SUV/Mini-Cooper WOE: Atkins/South Beach/Low Glycemic/Voodoo	Thanks, Linda Sue! Elaine

12-30-2007, 01:39 PM	#10
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 23,530 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/151/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	Thanks SO much..I love Nigella..I might have to make these..I think I will use the unsweetened chocolate and add more sweetener..And I might add some chopped pecans to the top..

12-30-2007, 08:08 PM	#11
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 23,530 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/151/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	Rebecca: When I cooked this, the butter was boiling up around the sides of the brownies.. I don't know if they got overcooked, but I will check with them tomorrow..The taste is good though..They are cooling in the fridge.

12-31-2007, 07:50 AM	#13
Alison Jean 71 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,371 Gallery: Alison Jean 71 Stats: 159/121/119 5'6" 38yrs WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: January 3, 2004	Why did I open this.... I have all the ingredients.... It sounds delish!

12-31-2007, 08:15 AM	#14
NoSugarGrams Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 139 Gallery: NoSugarGrams Stats: 178/152/140 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: June 2004	Oh my Gosh! These sound delicious!! Gotta try them. I don't have the Lindt bar though. Do you think baker's chocolate will work? Thanks....

01-01-2008, 06:23 AM	#17
NoSugarGrams Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 139 Gallery: NoSugarGrams Stats: 178/152/140 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: June 2004	Thank you both so much for the tips. I do need to get some Almond flour though. I have to order it, so it will take a bit. I have to go clear across town around here to get it at whole foods market. So, I just think I will place an order this week from Netrition. Oh, splenda users, I did notice that they have the little Splenda mini tablets now. Less carbs I am sure. Have a [COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Happy New Year!![/COLOR]

01-01-2008, 07:09 AM	#18
3leggedtable Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bridgewater, MA Posts: 274 Gallery: 3leggedtable Stats: 244/198/180 6 feet WOE: general low carb Start Date: 1-29-2007	Thank you Rebecca for posting the recipe, brownies are my favorite dessert.

01-02-2008, 09:09 AM	#20
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 23,530 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/151/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	Can't wait to try these again and not rely on dh for the "timing" stuff.

01-02-2008, 11:28 AM	#23
Mule_Freak MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,622 Gallery: Mule_Freak Stats: 145/125-130/135 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: Oct. 2003	OH REBECCA!!! Blondies I was just sitting here thinking how could recipe be made in to a blondie, YUM!!! Hope your Blondies come out yummo and well if so can't wait for the recipe

01-03-2008, 11:34 AM	#25
Mule_Freak MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,622 Gallery: Mule_Freak Stats: 145/125-130/135 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: Oct. 2003	Oh Rebecca, let me tell ya, YOUR THE BOMB GIRL!!!!!!! Thank You soooo much, I can't wait to try the Blondies tonite. Have all the ingredents and I am so excited. Best part, no ingredents that you can't just get at the reg. grocery store and they do sound like a snickerdoodle clone, so MAJOR YUMMO!!! Again thanks for sharing and I can't wait to get out of work, take care of my equines and start backing tonite

01-03-2008, 12:27 PM	#26
LaurieRobo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 806 Gallery: LaurieRobo Stats: Maintenance 175/148/less than 150 WOE: Fueling my workouts and running with plenty of FAT Start Date: March 2002	Rebecca - Put your hands over your eyes and don't peak - K Ok - I split my brownie in 1/2 and added a tsp of extra crunchy peanut butter spread on each side.... Way Cool!!!! Rebecca - you peaked! LOL... So there goes my desert, cause I was hungry for a snack NOW!!!!