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I've never tried No Pudge because they're so darn expensive, but they're safe as long as you use a non-dairy sub. I used to buy Betty Crocker low-fat brownie mix, but last time I went to the store I saw that it has milk in it now.  So I don't know offhand of any other brownie mixes that are okay.
I did just buy Ghirardelli's Double Chocolate Brownies mix. This was my absolute favorite brownie mix pre-digestive issues. The mix itself has 26% calories from fat, which is acceptable, but you're supposed to add oil and an egg. So as long as you subbed egg whites and something low-fat or FF, the fat content would be okay. However, one of the ingredients listed is "natural and artificial flavors (contains milk derivatives)". I'm thinking because it's listed nearly at the very end that this might be minimal -- so I'm gonna risk it. If you're really sensitive to dairy or still unstable, I wouldn't try it. Not sure yet what I'm going to use to sub for the oil.
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I love No Pudge brownies!! I only eat them every once in a while (usually for a special occasion) because they are a little pricey, but they are very good... gooey and fudgy. I just use vanilla soy yogurt instead of regular yogurt. You do still have to be careful with any of these things and eat a small portion after a healthy, low-fat, high-SF meal.
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I will look for those brands. Call me nieve, but what are non-dairy chocolate chips? Do I just look for ones that don't have egg or milk, etc...and then my only concern would be the fat content? Are these things all from specialty stores too? I have a hard time getting there but if I could stock up on some good stuff I will make the trip! 
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I've seen No Pudge brownies in regular grocery stores. And, yeah, I did mean just chocolate chips without any dairy in them when I said "non-dairy chocolate chips". Sure, they're high in fat, but when all you have in an entire pan of brownies is a handful, you're not adding all that much fat to a single brownie. I'm willing to have a low-fat main course so I get some melted chocolate goodness in my dessert!
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At least some varieties of Ghiradelli chocolate chips don't have dairy - I find them at Kings. And others have posted that some store-brand chocolate chips don't have dairy either.
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I did just buy Ghirardelli's Double Chocolate Brownies mix. This was my absolute favorite brownie mix pre-digestive issues. The mix itself has 26% calories from fat, which is acceptable, but you're supposed to add oil and an egg. So as long as you subbed egg whites and something low-fat or FF, the fat content would be okay. However, one of the ingredients listed is "natural and artificial flavors (contains milk derivatives)". I'm thinking because it's listed nearly at the very end that this might be minimal -- so I'm gonna risk it. If you're really sensitive to dairy or still unstable, I wouldn't try it. Not sure yet what I'm going to use to sub for the oil.
Apparently the Ghiradelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix has been reformulated, probably in response to the FDA requirements to list all allergens. It no longer lists any milk or milk derivatives nor does it list anything that's a trigger (yay!).
The dry mix now gets 21% of its calories from fat (140 total calories per serving, 30 from fat) while the mix as prepared (1/3 cup water, 1/3 cup oil, 1 egg) now gets 37% of its calories from fat (190 calories, 70 from fat). If you make this with 2 egg whites instead of a whole egg that percent will come down a little bit.
The 37% of calories from fat puts these brownies safely into the soy ice cream range and I consider them safe as an after-dinner dessert. The serving size is 1/16th of the mix which is pretty satisfying - they're very rich - so, again like soy ice cream, they should be safe in a small quantity after a low-fat, high SF meal.
And man are they good!
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