I have to start by saying I was very doubtful over this recipe. How can you make a cake without flour and butter? Well it turns out I have a lot to learn. Especially when it comes to sugar free cooking. The recipe is simple and worth a try if you have any gluten free friends coming over.
I took a 150g of Dr Oetkers dark chocolate and melted it for a couple of minutes in the microwave at 400W.
I then separated three eggs and added the yolks along with 2tbsp of Natvia to the melted chocolate.
I whisked the eggs until they were stiff.
I then folded in the chocolate mixture and transferred to a baking tray and cooked at 180C for approximately 20 minutes.
Whilst these aren't the same as the calorie laden chocolate brownies that I am used to, they give you a chocolate kick when you need it and I found they tasted even better the next day.
Natvia is a natural alternative to artificial sweetener with a whopping 95% fewer calories than sugar. I could certainly do with reducing my sugar intake but I think some practice in getting the recipes right is required. I had a go at making cupcakes and the results weren't great. Luckily there are a number of recipes on the Sweeter life club website to help you get started. There are also hints and tips on the Natvia site.
At the moment, I am on the fence over Nativa. I like the idea of reducing my sugar intake, I just need to try some more recipes to see which ones work for me. So in short, watch this space and I will update you on any good recipes that I devise! In the mean time I think I will be trying out the low carb Mojito recipe.
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40 comments:
Looks great - will definatley try this!
Looks great
Will try this for the kids.
So simple and quick, love it.
looks really good, next day off gotta give it a go
Never heard of Natvia have tried others but unless it's been in stronger flavoured recipes it does taste very different to sugar. I think they are definitely getting there but perhaps it's also about what you get used to. Thank you for the review!
This looks lush!!!
love the look of these.i'm going to have a go at making them this weekend
Great for people with food allergies/intolerences
I think the key is that it can't be used in they same way as sugar so it's learning to cook things differently for them to taste nice.
Definately
Oh my they look gorgeous! I will try these sometime :)
Looks tasty! Got to try them :)
i love brownies, especially when they are crispy on the top and soft in the middle, the fact that the recipe is better for you is great.
These look too easy - will have to try them!
This is perfect, nothing worse than being on a diet during Easter
I think there are some great recipes out there, it can be done! Just got to get used to working with different ingredients. These look tasty!
Definately. Hopefully this old dog can learn a new trick
I haven't the will power with all the chocolate in our house at the moment
Love the idea of using Natvia instead of sugar but doesn't adding a bar of chocolate to the recipe defeat the object of cutting down on sugar ( or am I being too strict!)
This sounds great, I look forward to seeing more recipes from you!
Will have to try this.
another great recipe from you -thanks
Sounds great to try
Sounds very more-ish!
mmmm, looks lovely!
Nice quick and easy :) great stuff!
Its not something I would try, for a start, I hate separating eggs haaha! I'm also not keen on chocolate so our baking is normally fruit based :-)
Looks great
Fab way to reduce sugar and calorie intake
I wouldn't have believed it either....must go try making it :)
Always want to hear about low sugar recipes. Low carb too. Sounds yummy to me.
very interesting but i love my sugary snacks
Would be interesting to taste this. I'm still slightly sceptical at the moment if I'm honest.
look lovely and being diabetic im always looking for low and sugar free snack
I am never entirely convinced by sugar substitutes, but it probably does depend on how you use them
I must admit, like you I am sceptical as to how you can make a cake without flour and butter, but my husband has just been diagnosed with Coeliac and this sounds a really interesting way to carry on making him his favourite cakes!
ive never used sugar substituates before but will give this a go
great recipe thanks :)
I can't wait to try this :) My Mum's diabetic so this would go down a real treat :)
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