November 17, 2008

Low fat Banana Brownie Pizza - Sensual yet casual

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Would like to thank firstly all those people who thought my blog and its content was worthy of awards. Thanks everyone, and will get around to passing it soon.

Care for some dessert pizza with chocolate and bananas?

I have had some questions about whole wheat pastry flour recently, to answer those in short, you can find this is the flour aisle (or the speciality flour aisle) in the grocery store (in the US), or in the bulk section of the health food store. I am not sure about the availability in other countries.
They are a finer and lighter than the regular whole wheat flour, and can be used as healthier substitute for all purpose flour in cakes, cookies and brownies such as these. Sifting the flour gives a airier texture and feel to the end product, though not completely necessary.

Another point to note (like I have already mentioned) when making brownies, is not to use a hand mixer of any kind. Brownies are dense and chewy, unlike the cakes which are lighter. Using a hand mixer will only incorporate air into it which won't make for a perfect brownie.

Bananas in the batter add a light fruity aroma and taste to it, and with chocolate is it just the perfect sensual yet casual dessert pizza one could ask for.

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Low fat Banana Brownie Pizza

For the banana brownie layer:

Whole wheat pastry flour - 1 cup
Melted semi sweet chocolate chips - 1/4 cup
Unsweetened cocoa - 1/4 cup
Nonfat dry milk powder - 1/4 cup
Baking soda - 1/4 tsp
Ripe banana - 1 large
Sugar - 1/2 cup
Egg - 1 large
Buttermilk - 1/4 cup
Vanilla extract - 1 tbsp

For topping:

Bananas - Sliced
Heavy whipping cream - Whipped and chilled
Agave nectar - To drizzle

Method:

Preheat oven to 350F.
Grease a round cake tin and set aside.

Mix all the dry ingredients, whole wheat pastry flour, cocoa, milk powder and baking soda in a bowl.

In a food processor, combine banana, melted chocolate chips, sugar, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla till smooth.

Whisk in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined, do not over mix.

Bake at 350F for 20-25 min or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center. Do not over bake.

Allow to cool completely. Top with whipped cream, and bananas and drizzle a little agave nectar (or honey would work fine too) on top. I added a wee bit of chopped chocolate as well.

Cut into pizza like wedges and indulge.

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This goes to Aparna's Sweet celebrations and Mansi's Vegtarian Thanksgiving

60 comments:

  1. What an improbably delicious title! This is so unique and ingenious. Looks just like pizza too! Bananas with chocolate are awesome! How do you like using agave nectar?

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  2. Wow, this looks delicious!!

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  3. Love the combo.I was thinking of making a banana choco cream pie.Your brownies looks scrumptious.Absolutely love it.
    Thanks for the info on pastry flour.In my store I do not have it though,I always sub with wheat flour only.

    Very Professional looking.Perfect.

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  4. The picures look so good! Beautiful! A wonderful recipe too! Thanks for the info on whole wheat pastry flour. I have find out where I could get it here.

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  5. Thanks for explaining the whole wheat flour thing, I've even had a few questions myself back in the day :)

    This brownie looks simply delicious... I can't believe there's hardly any fat in them. Nice job :)

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  6. Fantastic no egg... I am not fond of banana love the brownie...

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  7. OMG!!!!! wow that looks yummy. i love banana everything. this is some serious food porn.

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  8. nice recipe..and thats so creative..bananas and brownies for a pizza..very interesting...

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  9. Pizza looks just yummy..Perfect healthy dessert..

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  10. Hi,
    This is a awesome reicpe. I am sure that i will try this one. Nowadays I am too much into low fat desserts. Loved this one. YUM!

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  11. Looks so lovely Anu, my kids will do anything to get this.. :)

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  12. Thats an awesome tasty dessert Divya.I love chocolate desserts :)

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  13. Divya..that sounds so wonderful!...

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  14. oh i cant beleive it I just made a low fat banana and chocolate brownie cake yesterday it is similar to this recipe slight difference. Ha yours looks great. Was this cake (pizza) fudgey like brownies ? mine came more like a cake than a brownie though. tasted delicous though. Thanks for recipe I ll try this one next,
    Congrat for the awards :)

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    http://gourmetaffair.blogspot.com/2008/11/awards-and-7-meme.html

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  16. wow.. really excellant... looks AWesome dear..

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  17. Woww...fabulous banana brownie pizza..Looks delicious...i have something for u in my blog..pls check it out..http://priyaeasyntastyrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/11/360-foodie-award-n-yumyum-blog-award.html

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  18. Dude trail back to me, got something for you dear!

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  19. hey anu thats wonderful treat. i know the plat in last pic facing me is for me right.
    u can take the one behind it dear.

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  20. Anu... U always come up with something different:-) & delicious.
    Awesome pics.

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  21. Great recipe,looks so yummy anu!

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  22. Great job. Haven't seen a better looking dessert pizza yet.

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  23. wow, lovely pizza! love those banana slices on top! Looks so beautiful and mouth-watering.

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  24. looks very yummy. Konjam parcel panni anupu...both of us love brownies. but banana brownie taste pannadhe illa.

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  25. That looks absolutely scrumptious Anudivya... :) Amazing & innovative idea.

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  26. Divya,you have to stop tempting me with these delectable goodies on your blog, If I keep trying and tasting all this stuff I may just burst...:-) just kidding, this is seriously awesome,loved it...

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  27. wow what a delicious dish. yummy .
    Just visit me. I have something for u dear.

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  28. ohhhhhhhhh this got me drooling.......

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  29. Its very delicious to look at. Makes me want to have a slice. Thanks for sharing the cool idea

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  30. reg the kichdi, it tastes more like parupu saadham Divya. tampering is different in kichdi..

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  31. You have a brownie base and call it dessert pizza. It couldn't get better, or could it? :)

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  32. Banana. Brownie. Pizza.
    Just three words...yet so much joy!

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  33. Wow looks yummy. I can feel the taste of banana and chocolate. Scrummy, yummuy.

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  34. it looks delicious...mouthwatering me..

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  35. This looks so inviting ,my kid is gonna love this.....bananas look so cute here ;-)

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  36. Pizza and brownie! are you kidding me! Can I come over ??

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  37. Do low fat and chocolate go together? I guess so. What a wonderful recipe. Now I won't so guilty about all my chocolate consumption. Thanks for the great recipe.

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  38. What a creative recipe. My kids would gobble this right up - actually, so would I.

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  39. Wow thats a wonderful recipe brownies and banana mmm should have worked out perfect...

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  40. Chocolate pizza is the creation of a true chocoholic,love the toppings:)

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  41. That looks so delicious! Chocolate and bananas, yum yum... that is one pizza I wouldn't say "no" to.

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  42. Wow Anu, it looks so delicious :) I just cannot believe that it is low-fat, great job :)

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  43. A brownie and a pizza all in one bite. SO GOOD!!

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  44. I guess u kept the other slice for me....all in for thanksgiving mood haa divya....

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  45. u r the first person to make me drool over something with banana :) looks fab

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  46. Veggie belly - Agave has been one of my recent favorite! Just love it.

    Snooky doodle - Yes they were pretty dense, and chewy.

    Thanks everyone who showered me with awards. As always, appreciate the gesture :)

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  47. sugee is the same sweet which u said

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  48. I just can't get over your recipes anudivya, they're always incredible. Although given the number of desserts you come up with, it seems like you eat dessert for every meal! No complaints here of course, I'm always up for trying a new one of your desserts!

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  49. Thanks for sending in one more delicious dessert. :)

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  50. The visual is just divinely to look at..I can very well imagine how this must have tasted.

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  51. This looks fantastic!! I'm bookmarking it!

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  52. you do know how to tempt someone, esp adding that "low-fat" tab to your delicious desserts!:)

    hehehe...it looks awesome! thanks for another great entry!:)

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  53. this one is interesting..i wish i could get a slice!

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  54. Wow ..Anu..u have done a fantastic job ..Keep it up ...

    love
    veena

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  55. I saw a similar brownie pizza in Paula Deen's show and have been thinking about baking it for long time now.

    Reg. whole wheat pastry flour, recently I found it and used it in my cranberry nut quick bread. But I felt it had a raw smell after baking. I removed the bread pan after testing it for doneness. The toothpick did come out clean, but I don't know why it had a mild raw wheat smell.

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  56. hey div.. luks awesome cant wait t try it!! the pics are so good..super thing da!!

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  57. I had fun exploring your blog! I loved this recipe!

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