Quick and Easy Brownies with Xylitol

Given my preference for natural products, I decided to try xylitol with some brownies that are based on my recipe for Quick and easy fudgy brownies. My husband and my best friend Basil wanted a treat and so I tried out the sweetener. It is as good as refined sugar and I would say even better. Chewy and moist — a perfect late night snack and you don't even have to feel guilty about indulging in a few.

More expensive, but worth the price. There are a few tips to follow when baking with this sweetener. It can be substituted for any recipe calling for sugar, though it does not work well with yeast meaning your bread won't rise as you wish. As for baking, like these brownies, you may need to add a bit more liquid or butter to maintain moisture because xylitol does not caramelize when baking.

Verdict: just perfect and even more enjoyable than the original recipe I based it on.

Quick and Easy Brownies with Xylitol

Recipe by Lisa Turner Published on October 30, 2011 These quick and easy-to-make brownies are moist, chewy, fudgy and sweetened with all-natural Xylitol for a guilt-free treat Preparation: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20 to 25 minutes Print this recipe Ingredients: 1 cup xylitol 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 6 tablespoons plain or Greek yogurt 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract 1/2 cup unbleached white flour confectioners sugar for dusting (optional) Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan or line with parchment paper. In a medium sized bowl, combine the xylitol, cocoa and yogurt. Add the beaten egg and vanilla and mix well. Stir in the flour and then transfer the batter to the buttered pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Dust with confectioners sugar. Makes sixteen 2-inch brownies

More brownie recipes you are sure to enjoy from Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen:
Gooey Peanut Butter Brownies with Carob Chips
Chocolate Cocoa Brownies with Dried Cranberries and Chickpea Flour

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