Mallory Walker, Kapnick Health Solutions Coordinator, serves up a Healthy Brownie!
For More: http://www.kapnick.com/ Black Bean Brownies Recipe:
Cook time: 40 mins
Total time: 50 mins
Low Fat rich and fudgy black bean chocolate brownies that are as quick and easy as they are delicious
Author: Simple Nourished Living
Serves: 20
Ingredients
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
• 1 box (around 20 ounces) chocolate brownie mix
• 1 heaping teaspoon instant coffee powder (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
1. Position an oven rack in the center and preheat your oven according to the instructions on the box of brownie mix. Spray your baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Open the can of beans, drain and rinse well.
3. Put beans back in the can and fill the can with water.
4. Put beans, water, coffee and cinnamon (if using) in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
5. In a large bowl, mix together the pureed beans and dry brownie mix.
6. Spread the brownie mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
7. Bake the pan of brownies according to package directions.
8. Cool and cut into 20 brownies.
Notes
Nutritional Estimates Per Serving (1 brownie or 1/20th of recipe): 139 calories, 3 g fat, 26 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein and 4 Weight Watchers PointsPlus
I baked these in a 9-inch square pan at 325 for 45 minutes and they turned out perfectly.
These brownies need to be completely cool before eating. They improve after sitting overnight.
