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healthy, good for you brownies :)
by ShareTheRoadPublished Jun. 4, 2009
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Next on the roster: Healthy Brownies. Ya right, right? If you have never tried these before, you are going to look at me like im some kind of fruitcake, but I swear to you, I've tried these before, I've made them for my family, and my kids gobble these down as quick as they do any Betty Crocker mix of processed garbage and sugar. I was extremly skepticle before making them myself, and I'm glad I decided to give it a whirl. Wonderful, delicious treat. And loaded with protein!! Nom nom nom!!!
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups soft-cooked black beans, drained well (hs: canned is fine)
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¼ cup (granulated) natural coffee substitute (or instant coffee, for gluten-sensitive)
¼ teaspoon sea salt
4 large eggs
1½ cups light agave nectar
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 11- by 18-inch (rimmed) baking pan (hs note: or jellyroll pan) with parchment paper and lightly oil with canola oil spray.
Melt the chocolate and butter in a glass bowl in the microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on high. Stir with a spoon to melt the chocolate completely. Place the beans, 1/2 cup of the walnuts, the vanilla extract, and a couple of spoonfuls of the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl of a food processor. Blend about 2 minutes, or until smooth. The batter should be thick and the beans smooth. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the remaining 1/2 cup walnuts, remaining melted chocolate mixture, coffee substitute, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
In a separate bowl, with an electric mixer beat the eggs until light and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the agave nectar and beat well. Set aside.
Add the bean/chocolate mixture to the coffee/chocolate mixture. Stir until blended well.
Add the egg mixture, reserving about 1/2 cup. Mix well. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Using an electric mixer, beat the remaining 1/2 cup egg mixture until light and fluffy. Drizzle over the brownie batter. Use a wooden toothpick to pull the egg mixture through the batter, creating a marbled effect. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the brownies are set. Let cool in the pan completely before cutting into squares. (They will be soft until refrigerated.)
Makes 45 (2-inch) brownies.
I hope you all don't mine my healthy eating blogs today. I have been blogging quite a bit, but it helps to pass the time. Once the older blog post falls off the front page, I churn out another one :)
Enjoy!
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June 4, 2009 1:11 p.m.
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June 4, 2009 1:12 p.m.
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June 4, 2009 1:13 p.m.
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June 4, 2009 1:13 p.m.
yep that made my mouth um.... not water!
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June 4, 2009 1:15 p.m.
I like the way you're thinking!
GOLO member since March 2, 2009
June 4, 2009 1:16 p.m.
im telling you folks that think this sounds disgusting....i thought it sounded disgusting too, til someone duped me. Friend: Here Erica, try this brownie. Me: Nom nom nom. Dang, that's some good cookin. Friend: Hahaha, guess what you just ate? Me: Is Wayne Brady gonna have to smack a biotch? Friend: It's Black Beans! Me: WT F?? Nuh uh!!!
For real, you'd never know the difference. And for those of you put off by the entire cup of butter...remember, the point is to not eat the whole batch in one sitting. This is meant as an indulgence, eat in moderation!
GOLO member since November 15, 2007
June 4, 2009 1:20 p.m.
Believe it or not they're very good in brownies!!!
We use applesauce to substitute for the oil or butter.
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June 4, 2009 1:20 p.m.
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June 4, 2009 1:31 p.m.
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June 4, 2009 1:33 p.m.
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