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
