Rebecca's Flourless Blonde Brownies

momov2boys · 01-02-2008, 04:07 PM

OMG...

I thought my Flourless Brownies were grand until I thought to try them blonde.

WOW!!! They have quickly become our most favorite LC dessert, ever!

One of the only things that I have missed since LCing (other than brownies) is rich, moist, buttery, cinnamon 'sugar' cookie bars.

Well, these are it for me.
Amazing warm, terrific cold...

Here's the recipe for Rebecca's Flourless Blonde Brownies:

1 C (2 sticks) butter, melted
1 C Splenda
1 T Vanilla
2 C Almond Meal
1 T cinnamon
4 Eggs, beaten

Melt butter in large microwaveable bowl
Add Splenda and vanilla to melted butter, cool slightly
Add almond meal, cinnamon 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.

For 1 of 16 squares: 216 cals/ 19.8 fat/ 4.1 carb/ (1.5 fiber)/ 5.3 protein

ENJOY!!!

jigglenomore · 01-02-2008, 04:54 PM

These sound wonderful!

Thanks for posting the recipe!

Elaine

NoSugarGrams · 01-02-2008, 05:54 PM

I second that!
They sound a little like snicker-doodles!
Now, I have got to get some Almond meal!

Thank you for sharing these recipes!

Tweaker Geek · 01-02-2008, 06:22 PM

Rebecca - sounds great! How much cocoa do you add when you make your brownies? I think I may leave out the cinnamon in the blondies and add choc. chips. I seem to be stuck on chocolate chips today if you notice my other posts!

sungoddess · 01-02-2008, 06:28 PM

I can't wait to try these!!!!!!!

momov2boys · 01-02-2008, 06:31 PM

You're all very welcome for this recipe!
I cannot imagine anyone not loving these.

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Originally Posted by Tweaker Geek

Rebecca - sounds great! How much cocoa do you add when you make your brownies?

Here's my flourless chocolate brownie recipe:

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

Jewelthief · 01-02-2008, 06:31 PM

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Rebecca, hi!!

Wow, these brownie/blondie threads sound so awesome that I've subscribed to both of them and put almond meal on my Netrition order for next week. Brownies are my absolute favorite dessert of all, and I haven't had but a couple since being diagnosed T2 two years ago--and this recipe sounds like it'll be so easy to indulge without the repercussions!

Anyway, just wanted to chime in and say 'hi' and thanks--can't wait to try them both!

Karyn[/COLOR]

Tweaker Geek · 01-02-2008, 08:54 PM

Thanks for the link to the chocolate brownies Rebecca, they sound great too!

sungoddess · 01-02-2008, 10:48 PM

Just for clarification- that is one TABLESPOON of vanilla and cinnamon and not 1 teaspoon, correct?

jacksmixedtape · 01-02-2008, 11:17 PM

Oh my, I have to try these now!

momov2boys · 01-03-2008, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jewelthief

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Anyway, just wanted to chime in and say 'hi' and thanks--can't wait to try them both!

[/COLOR]

Karyn, and you're welcome!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweaker Geek

Thanks for the link to the chocolate brownies Rebecca, they sound great too!

My pleasure!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sungoddess

Just for clarification- that is one TABLESPOON of vanilla and cinnamon and not 1 teaspoon, correct?

Yes, 1 tablespoon of vanilla and cinnamon.
*We are cinnamon LOVERS!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacksmixedtape

Oh my, I have to try these now!

Enjoy!

momov2boys · 01-06-2008, 06:51 PM

I wanted to add that I made these again today.
(Totally our favorite dessert!)

I added 2T cinnamon this time.
*We

cinnamon!

Super Yumm...

graciejean · 01-07-2008, 11:57 AM

I made these today and they are totally awesome!

They turned out perfect the first time,for me that is amazing.

DH liked them too. He does not do this woe

,he tries out some of the things I fix.

He was really amazed and said this was a keeper.

jacksmixedtape · 01-07-2008, 12:10 PM

I tried these for my dad who loves snickerdoodles and he gave 'em rave reviews! He didn't even know they were sf. Tweaked 'em with erythritol and stevia. Delicious! That's high praise from a cookie lover who's addicted to transfat and HFCS.

These are so incredibly easy to whip up with no fancy ingredients. Maybe I can even teach him to make it when I'm gone. That might be wishful thinking, though...

Thanks, Rebecca, for a great recipe with tons of possibilities for yummy add ins!

Tooter · 01-07-2008, 01:15 PM

Rebecca, I have these in the oven right now. I added some chopped wal-nuts and cut up some sugar free Chocolate bars and added them in. OMG, the batter tasted so good.

I'll surprise hubby with these when he gets home.

I'll let you know how they turn out.

Thank you for the recipe!

momov2boys · 01-07-2008, 01:36 PM

It makes me so happy that you're all enjoying these.

These are the best, our very favorite, of all the LC treats I've ever made.
(And I've made tons of recipes over the past year and a half).

I'm really glad others are finding these blondies super yummy, too!

I plan to make a batch every single week.

Tooter · 01-07-2008, 03:38 PM

Rebecca, they came out GREAT!!! And such simple recipe!! It's a "Keeper"!

Thank you!!! (((((((((hugs))))))))

ReneeD70 · 01-08-2008, 05:59 AM

I know what I am making this afternoon. YummmmY

LaurieRobo · 01-08-2008, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooter

Rebecca, I have these in the oven right now. I added some chopped wal-nuts and cut up some sugar free Chocolate bars and added them in. OMG, the batter tasted so good.

I'll surprise hubby with these when he gets home.

I'll let you know how they turn out.

Thank you for the recipe!

Tooter.. I made these last night just like you.... YUM - Jim is going to LOVE them!!!!!!

Tooter · 01-08-2008, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaurieRobo

Tooter.. I made these last night just like you.... YUM - Jim is going to LOVE them!!!!!!

My Hubby Loved them too!! What an easy recipe and we could actually do so many different add ins with it.

scb1988 · 01-08-2008, 01:32 PM

I thought these were ok. DD wasn't impressed.

sungoddess · 01-08-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scb1988

I thought these were ok. DD wasn't impressed.

You made me feel a bit better. I was feeling like I am the lone ranger.

I was just telling someone in another post that I know why I am fatter than everyone. I have entirely different taste buds then the rest of the world.

People love certain LC foods that just don't taste that great to me. Oh how I wish they did. People were going on and on about the sugar cookie tea and how it satisfied cravings and I thought it was awful. So many times I read rave reviews on LC dishes and I can't wait to try them and am so disappointed.

This recipe didn't do it for me. Didn't taste at all like a brownie or a blonde one and I threw half of it away. I didn't even like it as a cookie.

This is NO reflection on you Rebecca or meant to make you feel badly. I am so happy that so many of you love these and find them delicious. I guess I am just disappointed in me and why I don't enjoy the things the rest of you do. I wanted something without flour so I was so excited.

Next year for Christmas, I want Santa to bring me new tastebuds. That way, I will find the low carb bake goods satisfying and not crave the old blonde brownies with their buttery brown sugar goodness.

scb1988 · 01-08-2008, 05:09 PM

They had a nice flavor...too much cinnamon but yes I was invisioning a true blonde brownie lol I gotta retrain my taste buds too!

LaurieRobo · 01-08-2008, 05:28 PM

LOL - you guys are too funny!!!!

I've had folks rave about recipes too and I thought

I guess I've been doing this for so long - I can now tell which recipes I will like and which I won't bother with. I really like almond flour so it works for me.

The trick is keep trying and you will find a recipe or two that will work for you. I always tweak from the start and next time will add some brown diabetasweet to give it more "brown sugar" taste.

Yes your taste buds do change LOL -

shadowzip · 01-08-2008, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sungoddess

You made me feel a bit better. I was feeling like I am the lone ranger.

I was just telling someone in another post that I know why I am fatter than everyone. I have entirely different taste buds then the rest of the world.

People love certain LC foods that just don't taste that great to me. Oh how I wish they did. People were going on and on about the sugar cookie tea and how it satisfied cravings and I thought it was awful. So many times I read rave reviews on LC dishes and I can't wait to try them and am so disappointed.

This recipe didn't do it for me. Didn't taste at all like a brownie or a blonde one and I threw half of it away. I didn't even like it as a cookie.

This is NO reflection on you Rebecca or meant to make you feel badly. I am so happy that so many of you love these and find them delicious. I guess I am just disappointed in me and why I don't enjoy the things the rest of you do. I wanted something without flour so I was so excited.

Next year for Christmas, I want Santa to bring me new tastebuds. That way, I will find the low carb bake goods satisfying and not crave the old blonde brownies with their buttery brown sugar goodness.

I agree= I tried these and they turned out really dry. I think my taste buds are the same, or I expect too much. I have thrown away a fortune in low carb goodies.
I am also happy that others have found these so great.
Sungoddess The best low carb dessert I have tried is Chocolate Mayo Pound Cake. Have you tried that one.
Chocolate Mayonnaise Pound Cake

sungoddess · 01-08-2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowzip

snip
Sungoddess The best low carb dessert I have tried is Chocolate Mayo Pound Cake. Have you tried that one.
Chocolate Mayonnaise Pound Cake

Threadjack alert--

We are long lost sisters and share the same taste buds.

I do agree that the chocolate mayo cake is the bomb!! I even took the basic recipe and made it into a spice cake . I wanted something gingerbread-like but based on the chocolate mayo recipe. I didn't get gingerbread, but a nice spice cake. It is the best LC dessert I have had. Think I will stick to it.
Oh and one more treat I think is heaven is 1-2-3 Scott's orgasm brownies. OMG But they make my tummy sick so I can't eat them.

Quote:

Yes your taste buds do change LOL -

Well I started in 2002 and have been a pretty steady low carber most of those years, so I am not sure my buds are going to change.

I should give up the sugarfree treats any way. I am far from goal and they just get in the way of me reaching it.

Threadjack over....

momov2boys · 01-09-2008, 08:23 AM

Hi Gang!

Since DH really wants these blondies in the house at all times, I have another batch in the oven.

This time I've used 1 C Smart Balance Light (which I normally use only as a spread).
I have no idea how they'll come out, but I do love the taste of SBL.

I'm always up for cutting calories as long as taste & texture are uncompromised.

Anyway, I won't be trying them until after my dinner, when they're cold.
I will post my thoughts on them for those who might be interested.

shadowzip · 01-09-2008, 08:42 AM

Spice cake sounds awesome, i will try it for the next special occasion. Thank You.

jacksmixedtape · 01-09-2008, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sungoddess

I have entirely different taste buds then the rest of the world.

People love certain LC foods that just don't taste that great to me.

Have you tried baking with erythritol? It makes every low carb dessert taste 100% better IMO. You get more of a "sugary" texture and rounded flavor. It's miraculous stuff.

Let us know how the smart balance blondies comes out, Rebecca!

graciejean · 01-09-2008, 03:27 PM

O.K. Sungoddess what is 1-2-3 orgasm brownie ?This sounds like something I would like,lol.

01-02-2008, 04:07 PM	#1
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,612 Gallery: momov2boys	Rebecca's Flourless Blonde Brownies OMG... I thought my Flourless Brownies were grand until I thought to try them blonde. WOW!!! They have quickly become our most favorite LC dessert, ever! One of the only things that I have missed since LCing (other than brownies) is rich, moist, buttery, cinnamon 'sugar' cookie bars. Well, these are it for me. Amazing warm, terrific cold... Here's the recipe for Rebecca's Flourless Blonde Brownies: 1 C (2 sticks) butter, melted 1 C Splenda 1 T Vanilla 2 C Almond Meal 1 T cinnamon 4 Eggs, beaten Melt butter in large microwaveable bowl Add Splenda and vanilla to melted butter, cool slightly Add almond meal, cinnamon 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. For 1 of 16 squares: 216 cals/ 19.8 fat/ 4.1 carb/ (1.5 fiber)/ 5.3 protein ENJOY!!! Last edited by momov2boys; 01-02-2008 at 04:11 PM..

01-07-2008, 11:57 AM	#13
graciejean Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 41 Gallery: graciejean	WOW I made these today and they are totally awesome!They turned out perfect the first time,for me that is amazing. DH liked them too. He does not do this woe ,he tries out some of the things I fix.He was really amazed and said this was a keeper.

01-08-2008, 05:28 PM	#24
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	LOL - you guys are too funny!!!! I've had folks rave about recipes too and I thought I guess I've been doing this for so long - I can now tell which recipes I will like and which I won't bother with. I really like almond flour so it works for me. The trick is keep trying and you will find a recipe or two that will work for you. I always tweak from the start and next time will add some brown diabetasweet to give it more "brown sugar" taste. Yes your taste buds do change LOL - __________________ [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Laurie Happily Maintaining - 44 Fit and Fantastic![/COLOR] http://s111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/lbrobo77/ [COLOR="SeaGreen"]I XanGo Juice![/COLOR]

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01-02-2008, 04:54 PM	#2
jigglenomore Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW Missouri Ozarks Posts: 439 Gallery: jigglenomore Stats: Mac Truck/Small SUV/Mini-Cooper WOE: Atkins/South Beach/Low Glycemic/Voodoo	These sound wonderful! Thanks for posting the recipe! Elaine

01-02-2008, 05:54 PM	#3
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	I second that! They sound a little like snicker-doodles! Now, I have got to get some Almond meal! Thank you for sharing these recipes!

01-02-2008, 06:22 PM	#4
Tweaker Geek MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA Posts: 2,019 Gallery: Tweaker Geek	Rebecca - sounds great! How much cocoa do you add when you make your brownies? I think I may leave out the cinnamon in the blondies and add choc. chips. I seem to be stuck on chocolate chips today if you notice my other posts!

01-02-2008, 06:28 PM	#5
sungoddess MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,531 Gallery: sungoddess Start Date: not soon enough	I can't wait to try these!!!!!!!

01-02-2008, 06:31 PM	#7
Jewelthief Are we there yet? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,049 Gallery: Jewelthief Stats: 200+/150 WOE: Low- to Moderate-carb Start Date: APR 06	[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Rebecca, hi!! Wow, these brownie/blondie threads sound so awesome that I've subscribed to both of them and put almond meal on my Netrition order for next week. Brownies are my absolute favorite dessert of all, and I haven't had but a couple since being diagnosed T2 two years ago--and this recipe sounds like it'll be so easy to indulge without the repercussions! Anyway, just wanted to chime in and say 'hi' and thanks--can't wait to try them both! Karyn[/COLOR]

01-02-2008, 08:54 PM	#8
Tweaker Geek MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA Posts: 2,019 Gallery: Tweaker Geek	Thanks for the link to the chocolate brownies Rebecca, they sound great too!

01-02-2008, 10:48 PM	#9
sungoddess MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,531 Gallery: sungoddess Start Date: not soon enough	Just for clarification- that is one TABLESPOON of vanilla and cinnamon and not 1 teaspoon, correct?

01-02-2008, 11:17 PM	#10
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	Oh my, I have to try these now!

01-06-2008, 06:51 PM	#12
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,612 Gallery: momov2boys	I wanted to add that I made these again today. (Totally our favorite dessert!) I added 2T cinnamon this time. We cinnamon! Super Yumm*...

01-07-2008, 12:10 PM	#14
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	I tried these for my dad who loves snickerdoodles and he gave 'em rave reviews! He didn't even know they were sf. Tweaked 'em with erythritol and stevia. Delicious! That's high praise from a cookie lover who's addicted to transfat and HFCS. These are so incredibly easy to whip up with no fancy ingredients. Maybe I can even teach him to make it when I'm gone. That might be wishful thinking, though... Thanks, Rebecca, for a great recipe with tons of possibilities for yummy add ins!

01-07-2008, 01:15 PM	#15
Tooter Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,777 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	Rebecca, I have these in the oven right now. I added some chopped wal-nuts and cut up some sugar free Chocolate bars and added them in. OMG, the batter tasted so good. I'll surprise hubby with these when he gets home. I'll let you know how they turn out. Thank you for the recipe!

01-07-2008, 01:36 PM	#16
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,612 Gallery: momov2boys	It makes me so happy that you're all enjoying these. These are the best, our very favorite, of all the LC treats I've ever made. (And I've made tons of recipes over the past year and a half). I'm really glad others are finding these blondies super yummy, too! I plan to make a batch every single week.

01-07-2008, 03:38 PM	#17
Tooter Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,777 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	Rebecca, they came out GREAT!!! And such simple recipe!! It's a "Keeper"! Thank you!!! (((((((((hugs))))))))

01-08-2008, 05:59 AM	#18
ReneeD70 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Central Ohio Posts: 680 Gallery: ReneeD70 Stats: nunya :D WOE: low carb Start Date: 9-10-07	I know what I am making this afternoon. YummmmY

01-08-2008, 01:32 PM	#21
scb1988 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 834 Gallery: scb1988 Stats: 298/260/142 WOE: lo carbs/Atkins Start Date: 12/31/06 restart 4/11/08	I thought these were ok. DD wasn't impressed.

01-08-2008, 05:09 PM	#23
scb1988 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 834 Gallery: scb1988 Stats: 298/260/142 WOE: lo carbs/Atkins Start Date: 12/31/06 restart 4/11/08	They had a nice flavor...too much cinnamon but yes I was invisioning a true blonde brownie lol I gotta retrain my taste buds too!

01-09-2008, 08:23 AM	#27
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,612 Gallery: momov2boys	Hi Gang! Since DH really wants these blondies in the house at all times, I have another batch in the oven. This time I've used 1 C Smart Balance Light (which I normally use only as a spread). I have no idea how they'll come out, but I do love the taste of SBL. I'm always up for cutting calories as long as taste & texture are uncompromised. Anyway, I won't be trying them until after my dinner, when they're cold. I will post my thoughts on them for those who might be interested.

01-09-2008, 08:42 AM	#28
shadowzip MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SE Lower Michigan Posts: 2,443 Gallery: shadowzip WOE: M & E/Low Carb Start Date: 2/2005	Spice cake sounds awesome, i will try it for the next special occasion. Thank You.

01-09-2008, 03:27 PM	#30
graciejean Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 41 Gallery: graciejean	O.K. Sungoddess what is 1-2-3 orgasm brownie ?This sounds like something I would like,lol.