We tried out this recipe:
| Gluten-Free Black Bean Mocha Brownies |
Recipe Type: Dessert
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Serves: 16
Author says: “Want to change them up? Add 1/2 tsp of peppermint extract in place of the coffee and vanilla. Or add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or nuts (or a combination) of both before baking. In the mood for fruit? Stir in fresh raspberries before baking! These add-ins will change the calorie count, but if you have room in your diet for a few more cals, they’re a great addition.”
my husband Chef Greg Rekas
(I would suggest a smaller pan).
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can low- or no-salt black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 large whole eggs
- 1-1/2 tbsp Stevia – we doubled it to 3 tbsp.
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp strong coffee
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- we added: 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum (Bob’s Red Mill)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Prepare 8×8″ baking pan with low calorie cooking spray.
- Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor, adding beans last. Blend completely until no lumps exist.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool and slice into 16 squares.
Serving size: 1/16 Calories: 80 Fat: 3.5 Carbohydrates: 9 Fiber: 3 Protein: 4
Notes
Weight Watchers PointsPlus Total: 2 points
These do not have much flavor. Here is another version that calls for chocolate chips, which seems crucial. They need a frosting or something.
Here’s another version No Flour Black Bean Brownies, that calls for chocolate chips and also oats.
Here’s a recipe from Dr. Oz page that calls for dates and almond butter.
Now that should add flavor.
