Strawberry Mallow Brownies

First off, the brownie part of this was sort of a fail....haha. I used parchment when baking it, trying to keep in mind that the strawberry filling had marshmallow in it and I didn't want that part to stick to the pan later. But then the brownie stuck too much to the parchment. Lesson learned. So for future reference: trust your nonstick spray and just bake the brownies like normal. Despite the mishap, it is delicious and boyfriend family approved =D

PS - Both agave nectar and No Pudge brownie mix are found in the health food section of most stores.


Serves: 12

Ingredients:

BROWNIE LAYER
-1 box brownie mix (No Pudge! rocks my chocolate craving world)
-1/3 to 1/2 cups water

AGAVE MARSHMALLOWS
-1/2 cup agave nectar
-1/2 tsp. vanilla
-1 envelope unflavored gelatin, dissolved in 3 Tbsp. water

STRAWBERRY MIXTURE
-1 box cheesecake pudding mix (regular or sugar free)
-6 oz. container nonfat strawberry yogurt
-1 cup nonfat milk
-1.5 cups sliced strawberries


Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare the brownie mix with water and bake in a greased 9x13 pan for 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely before going to the next step.

2) Dissolve 1 packet of unflavored gelatin in 3 Tbsp. water and microwave for 8 seconds. In a stand mixer with the wire whisk attachment, combine agave nectar, vanilla, and gelatin. Beat on high for about 10 minutes, or until stiff white peaks form.

3) In a seperate bowl, combine pudding mix, yogurt, milk. Fold in strawberries and agave marshmallow mixture.

4) Spread evenly over cooled brownie layer. Cover and refrigerate before serving.