Years ago I posted a version of a brownie mix recipe that is lower in fat and calories. While that is great, it's not enough for me anymore - I don't just want to have a treat that isn't "bad" for me, I want it to be good for me, too! I add 2g protein per brownie, so it's ok, but not perfect. These are not quite as far in that direction as the amazing chocolate muffins that I will tell you about soon, but they are going the right way.
Being a little ridiculous, like I am, I decided to just adjust the recipe for half of the box, so I had a direct comparison! These are definitely less decadent than the full-fat version, but are still very rich. I did use the Ghiradelli Double Chocolate box, so it was a good starting place. One benefit is that by adding things I got more brownie out of the mix.
More Protein, Less-Fat brownies from a box! (with help)
16 servings, 10 min prep, cooking time varies by brand
1 box brownie mix, intended for 8x8 (or 9x9) pan
1 egg
soy milk to replace water called for (1/4 cup in mine - really doesn't add much nutrition, though!)
low-fat or non-fat greek yogurt to replace oil (1/3 cup in mine)
1/2 cup oats (I used old-fashioned)
2 T whey protein (10 grams)
Nutrition info for DRY MIX (1/16th of box): Cal: 140 Fat: 3.5g Carbs: 26g Protein: 1g
Nutrition info for my additions (1/16th of total): Cal: 32 Fat: 0.8g Carbs: 4g Protein: 2.1g
Total nutrition info, made my way (1/16th of total): Cal - 172 Fat - 4.3g Carbs - 30g Protein - 3.1g
Being a little ridiculous, like I am, I decided to just adjust the recipe for half of the box, so I had a direct comparison! These are definitely less decadent than the full-fat version, but are still very rich. I did use the Ghiradelli Double Chocolate box, so it was a good starting place. One benefit is that by adding things I got more brownie out of the mix.
More Protein, Less-Fat brownies from a box! (with help)
16 servings, 10 min prep, cooking time varies by brand
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| Regular recipe on right, healthier version on left. |
1 box brownie mix, intended for 8x8 (or 9x9) pan
1 egg
soy milk to replace water called for (1/4 cup in mine - really doesn't add much nutrition, though!)
low-fat or non-fat greek yogurt to replace oil (1/3 cup in mine)
1/2 cup oats (I used old-fashioned)
2 T whey protein (10 grams)
Nutrition info for DRY MIX (1/16th of box): Cal: 140 Fat: 3.5g Carbs: 26g Protein: 1g
Nutrition info for my additions (1/16th of total): Cal: 32 Fat: 0.8g Carbs: 4g Protein: 2.1g
Total nutrition info, made my way (1/16th of total): Cal - 172 Fat - 4.3g Carbs - 30g Protein - 3.1g
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