Comments on: Easy Eggless Brownies using Brownie Mix and Flaxseed Meal

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:42:11 +0000

Thank you so much for the recipe, my daughter is allergic to eggs and I could not find anything that works as well as flax seed. My daughter is now in preschool and able to bring in brownies and other goodies for snack WITHOUT the egg! Thanks again!

You’re most welcome Katie. Yogurt too works well with boxed brownie mix. Use 1/4 yogurt/buttermilk in place of 1 egg.

By: gina

gina — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:29:06 +0000

mine turned out weird too.

I’m not able to guess what the problem is Gina, because mine came out so well that even my husband’s colleagues who are not vegetarians couldn’t tell any difference at all.

By: Peng SC Shekar

Peng SC Shekar — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:53:13 +0000

As I have previously work with Pilsbury professionally,
I am not an advocate of using box product though it may be
convenient and quicker. Replacement like flax plays the
role of a binder ingredient but they can increase the denseness
of your cake product. It is excellent for muffin, loaf cakes,
cookies and biscuits though. Look closely on any egg replacer
brand, you will notice potato starch or corn starch as the key
ingredients, so try that instead and experiment.
But you can try increasing liquid/juice/puree and include,
say 1/2 tsp baking powder to give it the needed boost and
another tablespoon of oil/butter if you are using ground flaxseed.
Remember the fats from the ‘real’ eggs has been taken out and you
need to make up for it.

By: Peng SC Shekar

Peng SC Shekar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:04:17 +0000

A sour/acidic agent eg sour cream/yogurt are also a fairly good alternative for the eggs. Just be sure to add in 1 tbsp of vinegar/apple cider. Potato starch,1 tsp per egg mix into the yogurt/cream will do the trick as it help bind up the cake mix and the vinegar helps fluff up the cake. I have also frequently used organic oat/flax milk to replace dairy product as well together with vinegar to replace liquid/milk in the recipes. Or you can use a half and half eg. juice, puree with liquid ingredients. Have fun trying!

That’s true. I have tried the same recipe with yogurt as well and it turned out good too. I have also used vinegar instead of eggs and it gives fabulous results.

By: Peng SC Shekar

Peng SC Shekar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:50:41 +0000

I agree somehow using bananas as substitute can leave a rather noticeable scent. As I live in Malaysia, a varieties of bananas are easily available. I normally avoid buying the more
aromatic local bananas and go for the newer hybrid like the MONTEL or CAVENDISH, slightly under-ripen but not sappy. Over-ripen bananas will also contribute their scent to your cake.Moreover, you can’t use bananas as a substitute for everything!!

Yes the flavor of bananas dominate if it is used as egg substitute, however mild it may be. So it should not be used unless one doesn’t mind the banana flavor.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:18:15 +0000

Is the Brownie Mix dairy free (incl milk, butter, etc)?

I think so. Don’t remeber it for sure.

By: waa

waa — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:18:48 +0000

Is this vegan?

I think so, If I remember right. I did check for the ingredients in the mix.

By: asha

asha — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:42:00 +0000

Hi Madhu I tried the cake with flaxseed, I saw my cake rise then went flat what could be the reason, please help.
in one of the above reply diane says :
1 box of devil’s food cake mix plus 1 15oz can of pumpkin, mix, bake 20 mins @ 400 degrees.
thats all we mix or is there any thing else water, oil etc.
thank you
asha

Asha, mine too rised well and then flattened. Let me find out what the reason could be? Reg. Diane’s recipe, I saw her reply to your query that water/oil is not required. I don’t know if I deleted it by mistake.

By: Diane

Diane — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:13:45 +0000

“that all we mix or is there any thing else water, oil etc.”

Asha, that’s ALL you mix! Do NOT add anything else,
this will ruin it. You’ll notice that it’s hard to mix, but
be diligent! Totally worth it.

By: asha

asha — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:35:22 +0000

Hi Madhu I tried the cake with flaxseed, i saw my cake rise
then went flat what could be the reason, please help.
in one of the above reply diane says :
1 box of devil’s food cake mix plus 1 15oz can of pumpkin, mix, bake 20 mins @ 400 degrees.
that all we mix or is there any thing else water, oil etc.
thank you
asha