Brownie Points Chocolate Peanut Butter Tofu Ice Cream Recipes

BROWNIE POINT'S CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TOFU ICE CREAM

Steps:

• NOTE: If you don't have maple syrup, substitute 6 Tbs chocolate syrup or 4 Tbs agave nectar as the liquid sweetner. For Vegans use Vegan chocolate chips and ditto for the syrup.
• In a double boiler or in the microwave melt othe cup of chocolate chips. Let the mixture cool slightly (while preparing your other ingredients).
• In a blender combine the tofu, peanutbutter, maple syrup or chocolate syrup or agave nectar and the soy milk using enough milk to get the consistancy of a milk shake.
• Add the melted chocolate and blend until combined.
• Chill your tofu concotion thoroughly in the refrigerator before adding to your ice cream machine. Process in your ice cream maker (or freeze in ice cube trays and whirl in the blender) and return to the freezer to harden into a scoopable ice cream.
• Time is a big guess here. Depends on your freezer and method.

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES

Steps:

• Prepare the brownies: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-by-13-inch pan lightly with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two long sides.
• In a small saucepan, heat the butter and cocoa over low heat until the butter melts, about 5 minutes. Whisk to combine then set aside to cool, 5 minutes.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the granulated sugar, flour and salt. Add the butter mixture and beat on medium speed until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the eggs one by one, incorporating each before adding the next, then add the vanilla and mix until combined.
• Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Let the brownies cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Prepare the topping: Add the peanut butter to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until softened, about 15 seconds. Stir it well to distribute heat evenly then spread it in an even layer on top of the brownies. Freeze the brownies for at least 30 minutes.
• Prepare the frosting: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and marshmallows over medium heat, stirring often, until both are melted and no lumps remain, about 5 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk and cocoa, and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Spread the frosting over the peanut butter layer and freeze for 30 minutes.
• Remove the brownies from the pan: First, cut the brownies away from the pan edge on both short sides, then lift them out using the parchment paper handles. Cut into 24 squares. Keep refrigerated.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Melt chocolate over low heat.
• Gradually stir in cocoa powder and milk while continuing to heat.
• Beat sugar into eggs in a separate bowl.
• Stir hot chocolate/milk mixture into eggs.
• Add cream and vanilla extract.
• Cool.
• Just before adding to ice cream maker, stir a cup of ice cream mixture into peanut butter.
• Once mixed, stir into rest of ice cream mixture.
• Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
• I used all-natural peanut butter (100% ground peanuts).

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE TOFU BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan. Combine flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.
• Place the tofu into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Add the olive oil and sugar. Blend for 1 more minute; pour into a mixing bowl and stir in the vanilla extract.
• Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Mix the melted chocolate into the tofu mixture until well blended. Stir in flour mixture until thoroughly combined, about 3 minutes. Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool before slicing into bars.