Dessert Alternatives in Phase One

[Ziploxx]

When it comes to choosing either real butter or ICBINB, I trust cows more than I trust chemists.

[kate107]

I think they're gross, too, but if it's the taste you don't like, try substituting low fat cottage cheese. If it's the texture you don't like as well, you'll still think they're gross. (I do.)

[kate107]

I couldn't believe the black bean brownie recipe, either. I made them, just because it sounded so bizarre. I thought they were too dry, but the taste wasn't bad. Next time, I added 1 more Tbl cocoa, and I substituted 3 oz. reduced fat cream cheese for the oil. I also didn't bake them so long. Much better. Only thing is, I'm not so sure the cream cheese is acceptable for phase 1, but it's way lower in calories than the oil. (I know we're not supposed to count, but I'm a habit eater, so I kind of have to watch anyway.) If I'm feeling really desperate for something sinful, I smear a little low fat cream cheese on top of the brownie, too.

I also found the bownies improved after a day or two in air tight storage.

[ettie]

i really liked the brownies just needed some modifications for me...but i ended up throwing them out cause i found myself eating them whenever, treating them like junk food.

i need more self control.

[itsmeeeh]

do you guys know how many cups of beans are there in a can of beans? thanks so much

[LisaB]

I made the black bean brownie and thought it was pretty good. I think it needs frosting. Mine molded on the 3rd day - do you store them in the fridge? I had them on the counter with plastic wrap over them.

Lisa

[ettie]

i put mine in an air-tight container.

[Ready2LoseAlot]

What kind of modifications were made to the brownies from the original receipe?

[KHo]

"Cool Whip" is a brand of whipped cream in a bowl, usually in the freezer section.

[treeburge]

here is the brownie one...

CHOCOLATE BEAN BROWNIES
1 CAN RINSED & DRAINED BEANS
(black or small white beans work well)
3 EGGS or egg substitute
3 TBS. OIL
4 TBS COCOA POWDER
A PINCH OF SALT
1 TSP. VANILLA
½- ¾ C. SWEETNER

MIX INGREDIENTS TOGETHER IN A BLENDER/ FOOD PROCESSOR UNTIL PUREE. POUR INTO A GREASED 8x8 CAKE PAN.
STIR IN SOME Sugar Free CHOCOLATE CHIPS AND NUTS
BAKE 350 APPX. 30 MIN
VERY DENSE CHOCOLATELY BROWNIE…

I have cocoa powder but it doesnt say sugar free - I can't even seem to find the ingrediants - does the cocoa have to be SF?

[recipelover]

Most cocoa powders that you find in the baking aisle are sugar free. The kind that has the sugar in is usually in the coffee/tea/cocoa aisle and is used to make hot cocoa with the sugars already added into it.

[treeburge]

I think i got hersheys in a can - i didnt see any ing. or sugar anywhere on it - i hope it is the right kind - it was in the baking aisle.

[treeburge]

What does the brownie count as - a sweet treat or ??? - I added cool whip on top of mine and they tasted great! I have to watch myself with eating too many w/ the cool whip!! Alone, they tasted pretty bad, but I used the liquid stevia clear - maybe if i used the powdered stevia the consitancy and taste would be better!

[ami]

Rhubarb Compote - P1
I take about a pound of chopped rhubarb and boil it with a cup of water until it starts
to get mushy, then stir in a small package of sugar-free strawberry jell-O.
There are no sugar calories when prepared this way and it still makes a good breakfast "fruit".
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Rhubarb Cobbler
Serves 9

1 pkg frozen, unsweetened rhubarb (I think it's a 1 lb bag)
1/4 cup Splenda

Topping
1/2 cup low fat Soy Flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup Splenda
2 eggs
4 Tbsp non-fat cream cheese
2 Tbsp margarine
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla

Place rhubarb into an 8 x 8 or 9x9 baking dish and sprinkle with Splenda.
Mix eggs, cream cheese, margarine and vanilla until creamy. Mix all dry
ingredients and add to egg mixture. Spread over rhubarb.
Bake at 350 F for 30-40 min.

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Cup Dessert - P1

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 3 hr 10 min
Makes: 7 servings, 1/2 cup each

1 lb. fresh rhubarb, cleaned, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1/2 cup sugar substitute
1 pkg. (4-serving size) sf JELL-O Brand Strawberry Flavor Gelatin

COMBINE rhubarb and sugar in a large saucepan. Stir in 1 cup water.
COOK and stir on medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, then
continue to boil for 2 min. Remove from heat. Stir in gelatin until completely dissolved. Pour evenly into 7 dessert cups.
REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until firm. Garnish each serving with 1 Tbsp.
thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping and a strawberry, if desired.
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Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp - P2
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups chopped rhubarb
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup Splenda
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar Twin
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup approved margarine, softened

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Spray a large pie plate with cooking oil.
In a large bowl, combine rhubarb, Splenda, oats, 1 teaspoon flour and brown sugar Twin
and cinnamon.
Stir until well combined and pour into prepared baking dish.
In small bowl, stir together 3/4 cup flour, baking soda and salt.
Blend in margarine until all flour is incorporated. Sprinkle over rhubarb mixture.
Bake 30 minutes, or until rhubarb is tender.

[BBomb]

i tried the egg custard but mine came out kind of chunky and tasted like solid eggs in a cup just surrounded by watery stuff. did i do someting wrong? or is that jsut how its supposed to be?
rose

This sounds like you over cooked it. Your oven may run hot, so maybe try 325 for 30 minutes instead of 350 for 30.