Can you make the boxed brownie mix with out the oil and still have them taste good?

Question

I have no oil but want to make some boxed brownies, will they still taste good if I don't have any oil?

Answer 1

Chocolate and Prune Brownies


Makes 15
Ingredients
2 oz (50 g) dark chocolate (75 per cent cocoa solids), broken into pieces
2 oz (50 g) pitted pruneaux d'Agen, chopped and soaked overnight in 2 fl oz (55 ml) Armagnac
2 oz (50 g) skin-on almonds
4 oz (110 g) butter
2 large eggs, beaten
8 oz (225 g) demerara sugar
2 oz (50 g) plain flour
1 level teaspoon baking powder
¼ level teaspoon salt
You will also need a non-stick baking tin measuring 10 x 6 inches (25.5 x 15 cm) and 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep, lightly greased and lined with silicone paper (baking parchment).

Begin this the night before you are going to make the brownies by soaking the chopped prunes in the Armagnac. The next day, begin by pre-heating the oven to gas mark 4, 350°F (180°C), then chop the almonds roughly, place them on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 8 minutes. Please use a timer here, or you'll be throwing burnt nuts away all day.
While the almonds are toasting, put the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl fitted over a saucepan of barely simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water. Allow the chocolate to melt – 4-5 minutes – remove it from the heat, then beat till smooth. Next, stir in the other ingredients, including the prunes and Armagnac, until well blended. Now spread the mixture into the prepared tin and bake on the centre shelf for 30 minutes, or until slightly springy in the centre, then leave it to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares and transferring to a wire rack.
You will also need a non-stick baking tin measuring 10 x 6 inches (25.5 x 15 cm) and 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep, lightly greased and lined with silicone paper (baking parchment).

Begin this the night before you are going to make the brownies by soaking the chopped prunes in the Armagnac. The next day, begin by pre-heating the oven to gas mark 4, 350°F (180°C), then chop the almonds roughly, place them on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 8 minutes. Please use a timer here, or you'll be throwing burnt nuts away all day.
While the almonds are toasting, put the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl fitted over a saucepan of barely simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water. Allow the chocolate to melt – 4-5 minutes – remove it from the heat, then beat till smooth. Next, stir in the other ingredients, including the prunes and Armagnac, until well blended. Now spread the mixture into the prepared tin and bake on the centre shelf for 30 minutes, or until slightly springy in the centre, then leave it to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares and transferring to a wire rack.
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Answer 2

Yes. You can also substitute, applesauce (for a fat-free version) or mayonnaise, or margarine for oil. Butter will not burn in a cakelike baked good, only frying or broiling. And if you ever need an egg in a cake or brownie mix, a dollop of Mayonnaise (real, not Miracle Whip) will fit the bill nicely. And the tasters will be none the wiser, since its made out of basically 2 things, eggs and oil. And my butter says 1 Serving- 1 tsp. 100 calories Fat- 100 Calories (isn't that 100% fat?) So I would go equal amount to substitute.

Answer 3

Sure I dont use oil either just replace the oil with an equal amount of Fruit Puree or Applesauce to keep it moist. Good Luck!

Answer 4

Sure just replace the oil with an equal amount of Fruit Puree or Applesauce to keep it moist. Good Luck!

Answer 5

You can use butter or margarine or substitute applesauce for the oil. It tastes as good and way better for you.

Answer 6

You want to substitute something in place of the oil...try applesauce...I've heard it works good. Good Luck!

Answer 7

If you have applesauce or canned pumpkin...you can replace the oil with one of these ingredients. Use the same measurements.

They still come out delicious and less fat.

Answer 8

Use the same amount of melted butter or margarine

Answer 9

the applesauce works but so will mayonaisse or Miracle whip

Answer 10

vinegar will replace egg and also oil ! good luck