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 September 15, 2006
Reviewer: Darlene in Oregon |
| These are so good my 21-year-old (picky eater) son didn't notice he took one of my low carb brownies and not the regular ones I made for the rest of the family. The effect on my BGL is so minimal, I can have several servings at once! |
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| 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. |
October 10, 2006
Reviewer: Arlene in New Hampshire |
| I love brownies. These are wonderful. You can even make brownie sundaes with low carb ice cream and melted low carb chocolate bars. I have lost 92 lbs on the low carb diet and I order from this website all the time. Thanks netrition.com |
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November 28, 2006
Reviewer: geraldine in Georgia |
| These are GREAT. First time I made them they were bland, so here's how to make them superlative: Use the regular recipe, not the 'cake-like' recipe. To the mix add two packets of Splenda. Substitute plain Yogurt for the sour cream and use a heaping 1/4 cup. If you can, substitute 1/4 of the water using DaVinci's Chocolate syrup, NOT the Chocolate sauce Da Vinci also sells. Add a cup or so chopped pecans or walnuts, a heaping tsp of salt. I use Egg Beaters in place of all eggs called for. As I recall the recipe calls for 1 egg and 1 egg white. I just use Egg Beaters for all eggs called for. Mix well. Let the cooled pan sit in the fridge for a day. The texture and taste is very much like an Italian Chocolate cake, dense yet smooth. Perfect with coffee. I use Sweet N Low Choc. icing but again, add two packets of Splenda to the icing mix as it too is bland without correcting the flavor. I sub. some of the liquid with chocolate syrup, but it's ok without it. |
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| 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. |
January 07, 2008
Reviewer: Leslie in Illinois |
| First, before discussing any sort of brownies, I think it is necessary to establish what one is talking about when one uses the term, brownie. There seem to be two distinct schools of thought on this. One faction holds that a brownie is essentially a rich-chocolate treat with an almost cakelike consistency but dense to the point of being almost like fudge. The other faction differs primarily in that while the interior of the brownie might be as described above, the outside (top and bottom) have a consistency closer to that of a dense, chewy cookie -- crisp in the initial bite but then chewy with the fudginess only in the center. My own preference is toward the latter definition, but in general, if it is chocolate, I am not inclined to complain. So, which of the definitions fits this product? In my judgment, neither, really. I made the mix according to the standard directions (not the directions for a more cakelike brownie) and frankly, what I got was pretty much a dense chocolate cake. There was no fudgy-quality to it. It is possible that I cooked it too long -- I have a convection oven and some things I need to cook for less time than the recipe calls for, but if I did overcook it, at least what I got was not dried out. Now, setting aside whether what I got was a brownie or not, it was very good eating. The flavor was definitely the rich-chocolate flavor of a brownie, it was not dry and I would easily recommend this mix on that basis (I did add a little extra Splenda to the mix as the batter did not taste quite sweet enough to me, which is fairly common with Dixie Diner sweets). The caramel topping was also quite good though I would have appreciated a little more generous amount. I would like to add that I suspect that it may not be possible to do a low-carb version of the crispy/chewy style of brownie as I suspect that texture is dependent on the chemical properties of sugar and how it interacts with the fat and flour under high-heat. It is possible that no artificial sweetener reacts the same way and there may not be any form of substitution which can create that effect. |
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| 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. |
March 06, 2009
Reviewer: Janet in South Carolina |
| I found these to be a very good low-carb alternative to the real thing. I've found the key is NOT to overcook them. I even go about 3 min less than recommended and they come out perfect. Cook them too long and they are dry. |
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April 18, 2007
Reviewer: A customer in Michigan |
| We really enjoy these brownies. I have a suggestion, too, to add to them and this also makes them moister: we add a quarter tsp. of almond extract to the chocolate batter. Then we make a cream cheese batter out of two 3 oz. packages of cream cheese, 4 T of butter, 1/2 cup of Splenda, two eggs, 2 T of low-carb bake mix, and 1/2 tsp of sugar-free vanilla extract. (cream the cream cheese, Splenda, and butter together first, then add the egg and vanilla. Keep the two batters separate; then layer half the chocolate, spoon the cream cheese batter over the chocolate, and dollop the other half of the chocolate batter on top and swirl. Bake according to the "regular" brownie instructions. Enjoy! :) |
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January 16, 2007
Reviewer: merrie in Oregon |
| The brownies have a rich chocolate taste, without the after taste. The caramel you put on top of the brownies is just wonderful. My family makes up brownie delights, which a lot of the reviewers make also. I really enjoy these brownies. Thank you Netrition for helping all of us reach our goal. |
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December 14, 2006
Reviewer: Toni in Arizona |
| My family enjoys these (often!) and especially warmed up with low carb ice cream. I find they have a refined dark chocolate taste to them. I'm thankful for them. They've kept my family happy and content which keeps them from attacking Ding Dongs and chips when away from home. Two thumbs up! |
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September 12, 2006
Reviewer: Nancy in Michigan |
| Both the regular chocolate brownie and the caramel overload are great tasting brownies. The low carb provides my granddaughter with a dessert without raising her glucose out of sight. It's also great, because for birthdays, we make regular brownies for the rest of the family and she can have her brownie, enabling her to have the same kind of a dessert as everyone else. It' so great you have these low-carb products on your web-site so she is not going without at family gatherings. |
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November 16, 2009
Reviewer: Paula in California |
| I've been using this product for the past 3-4 years. I use it to make muffins and they come out fluffy and delicious. It allows me to enjoy a breakfast bread without consuming unwanted carbs. It's totally eliminated my desire for pastries. |
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August 25, 2009
Reviewer: Marialanea in New Hampshire |
| I really enjoyed making and eating the Caramel Overload Brownie mix!! I think it is better then store bought brownies!! The price is a little high... |
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May 12, 2009
Reviewer: Judith in North Carolina |
| Delicious and easy to make. |
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May 05, 2009
Reviewer: Suzanne in California |
| These were really good. I added some vanilla flavored agave nectar to sweeten them up a bit more but had to bake them a little longer. They were delicious. |
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February 11, 2009
Reviewer: Priscilla in Florida |
| The brownies are amazing! I eat them warm with lo carb vanilla ice cream. They taste sinful! |
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January 28, 2009
Reviewer: linda in California |
| After writing some bad reviews, (like their ready made fudge) and bread sticks and pita chips, I thought I better come in here and say this mix is so good that my 5th grader eats it.
I used the extra egg and it was like a piece of fluffy cake and would have been too light if it did not have that yummy caramel topping. I am going to make it the "brownie" way next.
This is really good. |
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January 15, 2009
Reviewer: A customer in Texas |
| Wonderful product, rich taste and cake-like texture. I substituted LaNouba sugar-free marshmallows for marshmallow cream as topping, then spread with Dixie Diner Carb Counters Chocolate Butter Frosting Mix. Sprinkle 1/3 cup ground pecans over frosting. The result: Decadently delicious, guilt-free low carb version of Mississippi Mud Cake. |
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January 07, 2009
Reviewer: John in Wisconsin |
| Great taste, easy to prepare. They have helped out greatly with my low carb diet and weight loss. |
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November 28, 2008
Reviewer: Amy in Missouri |
| My son loves these with some redi whip on top. They freeze well also. |
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October 16, 2008
Reviewer: vicki in New Mexico |
| I have tried this before and I was really surprised that it tasted so good. Most low carb and low sugar products do not taste good. |
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October 06, 2008
Reviewer: Sharon in Arizona |
| Delicious! I made a batch of these today and am so pleased with them I had to make another order. |
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September 30, 2008
Reviewer: Karen in New Jersey |
| Awesome brownies. Even the kids loved them. We made them with 3 eggs so they were more "cake like" and they were terrific. |
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September 11, 2008
Reviewer: Linda in West Virginia |
| Although expensive, especially when you add the additional ingredients required, my husband and I really love this brownie mix. We keep them refrigerated and boy are they good like this....almost like fudge. |
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June 11, 2008
Reviewer: Amber in Texas |
| I made the Caramel Overload brownies; they were wonderful, and I just purchased more. Make sure you do NOT over bake as they can get dry. I remedied this situation by making my take of 'tres leche' by placing the warm brownies on a bed of sweet cream (whipping cream, sweetener, vanilla). The brownies soaked up the cream and my husband and I felt like we were cheating on the diet. They were SOOOO Good! |
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June 10, 2008
Reviewer: Debra in Maine |
| These are awesome!! I made them with 3 eggs and they were more like cake. Next time I will try 2 eggs to make them more like brownies. But they are really delicious! |
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June 03, 2008
Reviewer: Howard in Pennsylvania |
| The caramel overload brownies are pure gooey sweetness. I love to eat one while they're still warm. They also taste great later from the refrigerator or microwaved. |
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May 29, 2008
Reviewer: A customer in California |
| Very tasty and good chocolate taste. |
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May 20, 2008
Reviewer: Debra in Michigan |
| The brownies were moist, easy to make and very tasty. A slight "diet" aftertaste lingered, but very tolerable. I made sandwiches with them by taking 2 brownies and placed some frozen low fat whipped topping between them. Reminded me of an ice cream sandwich! |
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May 20, 2008
Reviewer: Madeline in Oklahoma |
| Really satisfied my chocolate turtle pecan craving! Don't overbake - just delicious! |
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May 01, 2008
Reviewer: MISTY in Ohio |
| I love these brownies! I'm glad I ordered two of them at once because as soon as one pan was gone, I had to make another. Mine came out more like cake- not really fudgy like you would expect a brownie. I thought maybe I overcooked so I cut two minutes off the bake time for the second pan. Still came out like cake - but still so yummy! Good for that chocolate fix and only 1 carb per serving- ROCK ON! |
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March 31, 2008
Reviewer: ann in Texas |
| This product is great but they have just about priced themselves out for me. A $2.00 increase is way toooo much. |
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January 29, 2008
Reviewer: Cyndi in New Jersey |
| Yummy Yummy Yummy!!! If you like wet brownies, add in a can of the Instone Chocolate Pudding. These are the best brownies in the world, Low Carb or NOT!! Make sure not to over cook them. If you do, they are more like a cake and not near as tasty! |
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December 21, 2007
Reviewer: Julie in Alaska |
| These are excellent and a tasty treat for us low carb dieters. These will go bad in a hurry so follow the directions and put in the fridge or the freezer. |
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December 14, 2007
Reviewer: Linda in Washington |
| One of the best brownie mixes I have made - would never know it's low carb - Can't miss with this one. |
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November 27, 2007
Reviewer: Debra in Arizona |
| It was really good, one of the better low carb products I've tried. A bit expensive since you have to add your own eggs, chocolate and heavy cream though. |
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October 02, 2007
Reviewer: Dianne in California |
| Caramel Overload Brownies are great! Can't keep them in the house (even the time I almost set the microwave on fire heating the caramel sauce -- in a plastic measuring cup-- I know -- FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS! ha -- my fault. But they were still good even without the sauce!). Going to try the Caramel Pecan Turtle Brownies next. |
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September 06, 2007
Reviewer: A customer in Mississippi |
| These brownies are excellent! I ordered the Walden Farms Carmel Dip and Marshmallow Cream Dip and topped half of the cooked brownies with each and added a few chopped pecans. Divine! I also added sweetened cream cheese on top for an extra special taste. |
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August 31, 2007
Reviewer: Garry in Michigan |
| Very tasty brownies. You can make them in a tradition brownie texture or slightly more like a cake. Either way is great! The Caramel Overload version is nice for just a little more $ |
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August 25, 2007
Reviewer: Wanda in Mississippi |
| Try this wonderful idea: I mixed the packet with one can of low-carb Slimfast instead of the cream and other fat and made a wonderful low carb, low fat chocolate cake. I keep this mix at all times for a great low calorie dessert. |
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August 24, 2007
Reviewer: Judy in Texas |
| This brownie has a good, rich chocolate flavor, without tasting too terribly sweet. Add a dollop of sugar-free Cool Whip and you've got an awesome dessert! |
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July 17, 2007
Reviewer: Michelle in Texas |
| Pretty good... |
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July 17, 2007
Reviewer: Alejandro in Texas |
| Awesome product. Truly a diabetics dream come true. These are very moist and chocolaty with only 2 net carbs per 2" square. I ate 4 of these, checked my blood glucose and had only gone up about 15 points. Highly recommended. Doesn't taste at all like health food. |
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June 27, 2007
Reviewer: Katy in New York |
| These were surprisingly good. Not a heavy, dense brownie, but light and spongy with a nice chocolate flavor, and not too sweet! I added walnuts to the regular brownie mix, and they were perfect! My children even liked them! I've just ordered the caramel variety, and looking forward to trying other Dixie Diner products! |
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May 08, 2007
Reviewer: Regina in Kansas |
| Brownie mix made very delicious brownies. Can't believe these are so low in carbs. I made it with three eggs.....YUM! |
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May 07, 2007
Reviewer: Robyn in New Hampshire |
| All of the Dixie Diner Brownie mixes are delish! They really DO taste like a regular brownie-as long as you don't over cook them. |
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May 03, 2007
Reviewer: Anne in New Hampshire |
| These are very good brownies. I was a little skeptical on how they were going to be because I am such a brownie lover but they ended up being very nice and light and great tasting. |
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April 25, 2007
Reviewer: Janet in California |
| Man, is this good!! The caramel topping is superb. |
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April 24, 2007
Reviewer: Terri in Texas |
| I wish my last review of this product had not made it online yet. I must amend it! My initial review was based on trying the product right after it had cooled. However, we stuck the pan in the fridge that evening and then tried them again the next day. They were MUCH better the next day after having been refrigerated! Much more brownie-like. Both my sons (one VERY picky) have been asking for them the past two days! I will still try to cook them for less time, but they really are VERY good. If you're not impressed initially try letting them sit in the fridge overnight and try again - you will be pleasantly surprised. Thanks Dixie Diner (and Netrition) for another FABULOUS low carb product!!! (and next time I'll give more time before I submit a review!) |
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April 01, 2007
Reviewer: Richard in Illinois |
| Bake about 45 seconds less than directed and you have very good moist brownies. |
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March 30, 2007
Reviewer: Carolyn in California |
| Oh gosh yes, I'd recomend the Brownie Mix to anyone. They are so good - just like the kind made at home without all the bad stuff. Best I have ever had. Tastes just like regular ones. Yummie smooth texture. This is one that will make your mouth water. Fantastic product. If you have never tried them do it now. Certainly rates the highest on my list. |
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March 03, 2007
Reviewer: Terri in South Carolina |
| We just tried our first brownie, and it was WONDERFUL! They are not quite as sweet as we like. On our next batch we will try to add a little Splenda. We will definitely be back for more! Thanks Dixie Diner! |
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