Recipe: Double chocolate brownies
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You'll never believe the secret ingredient in this recipe.
If you're trying to get more fiber in your diet, this brownie recipe has a secret ingredient that might help--black beans.
While the beans pump up the fiber and protein levels in this treat, they don't affect the taste or texture.
With relatively few ingredients, you can whip together a batch to please adults and kids alike. (Just don't tell them what's in them until after they've taken a bite.)
Serves 16
Ingredients:
- 1 can (15-ounce) low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Optional: a pinch of salt
- ½ cup semi-sweetened mini chocolate chips
- Optional: chopped nuts (¼ to ½ cup)
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 F. Coat an 8x8 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Place black beans in food processor and process until smooth. Add eggs, oil, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla and baking powder. Process until well combined.
Hand mix in ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips and nuts if desired until they are incorporated.
Pour batter into baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition information (per serving): 120 calories, 5g total fat (1.5g saturated fat), 50mg sodium, 16g carbs, 3g fiber, 3g protein
Cecelia Jacobson RD
Cecelia Jacobson, RD, LD, CDCES, is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist for PeaceHealth in Oregon. She has been providing adult nutrition counseling and diabetes education for more than 20 years. Cecelia also conducts monthly cooking demonstrations, health fairs, and wellness outreach. She is passionate about helping her patients obtain sustainable diet and lifestyle changes in line with their goals. Cecelia grew up near Bellingham, Washington and graduated from Bastyr University. When she is not at work, you can find her outdoors or volunteering. She has ridden Cycle Oregon multiple times on the Candle Lighters, Ride For a Child team. She also loves to camp, hike and tend to her small garden to create culinary experiments at home.
