How can I make sugarless chocolate brownies more moist
I am making chocolate brownies without sugar using the following ingredients:
- cocoa nibs, 1 & 1/4 cups
- carob powder, 1/4 cup
- margarine, 125 g
- flour, 50 g
- stevia, 1 tablespoon
- vanilla essence, 2 teaspoon
- baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon
- 2 eggs
How can I make the brownie less dry and have more flavor? I don't want to add sugar as it aggravates my skin.
Best Answer
That 1/4th cup margarine and the 2 eggs are not enough to give those brownies the moisture they need.
I suspect you want something low in sugar and fat. Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD created two books that talk about substitutions for fat and sugar in recipes. One technique to replace fat (like butter) in a recipe is to use baby food prunes or applesauce.
Does it work? I made her brownies that substituted baby food prunes for traditional butter. The brownies were super moist and I couldn't taste anything "prunes". This recipe is in her first Healthy Homestyle Cooking cookbook.
For right now, substitute cup for cup baby food prunes or applesauce for the butter/margarine. I suggest half margarine and half the chosen substitute. That way you get the flavor of margarine but without the fat.
Or, if you don't mind the fat just add more margarine. The average brownie recipe usually calls for nearly a full stick (or more) of butter or margarine. It's the margarine that adds moisture to brownie crumb. Or oil, or any kind of fat you prefer.
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What makes brownies more moist?
Use milk instead of water. Milk contains more fat and flavor than water so the brownies are even more moist, gooey, and delicious. Add coffee. Adding instant coffee doesn't make the brownies taste like coffee \u2014 it just enhances the flavor of the chocolate!How do you fix brownies that are too dry?
Set your oven to 300 F. Put the brownies in the prewarmed oven for one to two minutes. This is a quick and easy method to revive your dry brownies, but be sure to serve them immediately as they will quickly harden again.How do you keep a brownie moist?
Store brownies at room temperature by wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap or foil, or by placing them in an airtight container, such as a lidded tray or Tupperware container. This will prevent your brownies from going stale and keep possible contaminants out.What happens if I use less sugar in brownies?
Reducing the SugarThe sugar in the brownies makes them light and tender. If you remove it all, the brownies will be flat and leathery. To prevent this, remove between 25 percent and 50 percent of the sugar. For example, if the recipe calls for 1 cup of sugar, use 3/4 cup or 1/2 cup instead.The Best Sugar Free Brownies
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Answer 2
First, I agree with Tarak'ha's suggestions because it looks like you're trying to keep things somewhat healthy.
Since it looks like you're trying to make healthier brownies, I just wanted to mention yet another less heard of healthy fat replacement in baking: Finely shredded / pureed beetroot. I learned this trick from a show called "Cook Yourself Thin" for their chocolate cake. In the show they talk about how the moisture from the beetroot replaces most of the moisture and fat that is usually added by vegetable oil. It's just another alternative to consider.
Here is a brownie recipe that uses beets & coconut oil for the "fat" component. It uses coconut sugar, but you can substitute for your stevia if you'd like. http://www.theroastedroot.net/fudgy-paleo-beetroot-brownies/
Answer 3
Hi I use dates for sugar. I use only 4 ingredients and they are bakeless. You put the ingredients in the food processor and then just press into pan and cut into squares. They are really good and you don't get that sugar rush feeling. I think I found the recipe on Pinterest.
Answer 4
you could use shredded zucchini, about a 1/4 cup---you will never taste any of it, but it will add moistness to your brownies and not the sugar.
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