September 29, 2012

• Trying modified recipes: Black Bean Brownies

   We tried out this recipe:

  Gluten-Free Black Bean Mocha Brownies

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  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

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Prepare 8×8″ baking pan with low calorie cooking spray.
  3. Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor, adding beans last. Blend completely until no lumps exist.
  4. Pour into prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
  6. 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.

  • 8:35 pm
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