NoXCuses4Me
06-05-2000, 06:40 AM
Black Bean Brownies
Please don't let the name of these put you off---they are amazingly good. (They fooled my kids, who can detect a vegetable from 50 paces.) I can't take credit for them---the recipe came from Heather on the AOL Thrive board, who got it from someone, who got it from someone...Its origins are dubious, but the recipe is great!
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
6 egg whites or 1/2 cup fat-free egg substitute
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon light butter
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons instant coffee powder (regular or espresso----I've substituted vanilla with great results when I haven't had coffee)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9" x 13" pan with nonstick spray.
Blend drained beans and 2 egg whites (or 1/3 of 1/2 cup egg substitute) in food processor or blender until smooth. Set aside.
Place chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 60-90 seconds. Stir every 30 seconds until smooth. Set aside.
Combine bean puree, sugar, flour, coffee powder, and remaining egg whites or substitute in a mixing bowl. Beat until well-combined. Blend in melted chocolate. Pour mix into pan, and sprinkle with walnuts, if desired.
Bake for 30-25 minutes. (They will remain gooey when checked with a knife.)
When completely cool, cut into 30 squares. (Clean blade of knife between cuts to make cutting easier---these are gooey brownies).
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Betsy
Please don't let the name of these put you off---they are amazingly good. (They fooled my kids, who can detect a vegetable from 50 paces.) I can't take credit for them---the recipe came from Heather on the AOL Thrive board, who got it from someone, who got it from someone...Its origins are dubious, but the recipe is great!
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
6 egg whites or 1/2 cup fat-free egg substitute
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon light butter
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons instant coffee powder (regular or espresso----I've substituted vanilla with great results when I haven't had coffee)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9" x 13" pan with nonstick spray.
Blend drained beans and 2 egg whites (or 1/3 of 1/2 cup egg substitute) in food processor or blender until smooth. Set aside.
Place chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 60-90 seconds. Stir every 30 seconds until smooth. Set aside.
Combine bean puree, sugar, flour, coffee powder, and remaining egg whites or substitute in a mixing bowl. Beat until well-combined. Blend in melted chocolate. Pour mix into pan, and sprinkle with walnuts, if desired.
Bake for 30-25 minutes. (They will remain gooey when checked with a knife.)
When completely cool, cut into 30 squares. (Clean blade of knife between cuts to make cutting easier---these are gooey brownies).
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Betsy