Re Beet/Carrot Brownies, was Re: Re: Food Sensitivities

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You can't taste the beets or carrots. The brownies are quite tasty!

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

>

> Hi Mara. It's interesting that you asked Debbie whether she has lessened the

> honey quantity. I make 's squash " brownies " , but I decreased the volume

> of honey by 1/4, to 3/8 cup for a single batch based on 1 cup pecan butter

> or almond butter, or to 3/4 cup honey for a double batch based on 2 cups of

> nut butter.

>

> Not only are the brownies sweet enough with 25% less honey, but the batter

> flows more easily from the food processor into the baking dishes.

>

> By the way, I increase the baking soda from 1/2 teaspoon for a single batch

> or 1 teaspoon for a double batch, to 3/4 teaspoon or 1/2 tablespoon,

> respectively. I have assumed that the increased volume of the batter,

> resulting from the addition of vegetables, necessitates the use of more

> baking soda. I also increase the baking time.

>

> When I bake a double batch, I cut each set up into squares, then freeze one

> batch in a covered glass storage dish, and keep the other batch the fridge.

>

> I don't like beets, but I think I will try making these " brownies " with

> pureed carrots, once I run out of puréed, baked butternut squash. I suspect

> that the carrots have to be cooked before they can be pureed. I wonder

> whether this would work with grated raw carrots instead.

>

> Regards, Ellen in Toronto

> SCD 13 months