FLOURLESS (LOW CARB) BROWNIES

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These brownies are suitable for people following a low-carb regime. They are not, however, low in fat! Exported from MasterCook, Recipe By : Carol Williams

Provided by Jodi B.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 24 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup finely ground almonds
1 3/4 cups Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup unsalted butter
4 extra large eggs (beaten)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup toasted & chopped pecans (or walnuts)
5 ounces cream cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute (optional)
1 tablespoon cream (35% or heavy) (optional)
1 cup whipped cream (35% or heavy - whipped stiff) (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease well a large baking pan (9 x 13).
  • Over a medium bowl, sift ground almonds 3 times.
  • Add Splenda, salt& baking powder- mix well.
  • Meantime over double boiler or in microwave, melt butter& chocolate.
  • Once melted, remove from heat& quickly whisk in eggs (should be pudding-like consistency).
  • Add melted chocolate/butter/eggs mixture to dry ingredients.
  • Mix well then add chopped nuts, mix well again.
  • Pour into well greased pan& bake for 15-20 minutes (check after 15 minutes- do not over bake).
  • While brownies are baking prepare topping: Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature.
  • (Using hand mixer) blend in Splenda& add cream.
  • Fold in whipped cream.
  • Mixture can rest in fridge while brownies cool then either shmear onto cut brownies, or pipe rosettes.
  • These brownies also freeze well (even with topping).
  • For those than can afford additional carbs, drizzle a small amount of chocolate sauce on top of the rosette& scatter a few fresh raspberries on the plate.
  • Enjoy!
  • 48 Bite Size Brownies@ 2.
  • 5 minus 0.
  • 7 gr.
  • fiber= 1.
  • 8 carbs each or 24 good sized Brownies@ 3.
  • 6 carbs each.

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