Black Bean Brownies…YUMMY Copy
Have you ever looked at a mouth-watering dessert and thought…
“I want it, but I shouldn’t…” It’s like the sweetest things in life always come with a side order of guilt. It can feel so unfair…
It doesn’t have to be that way. With just a few simple substitutions you can turn that waistline-sabotaging into something that tastes good…And actually good for you. FOR REAL!!!
Here’s an easy way to turn an all-time favorite into a healthy treat:
BROWNIES
With a one-ingredient substitution, your brownies could help:
- Kick start your weight loss goals, since they’ll be filled with fiber and protein to keep you fuller longer.
- Support your bones and joints with calcium and zinc, so you can feel strong and stay active throughout the day.
- Manage healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels, supporting your heart health.
- Maintain healthy blood pressure levels, especially when you use this as a substitute for refined carbohydrates (like in this recipe).
What’s this “secret ingredient”? “BLACK BEANS”
I know, it might sound a little crazy, but it’s a great way to pack your brownies with nutrients without sacrificing flavor.
BLACK BEAN BROWNIES RECIPE
- 1 15-oz can low sodium black beans
- 2 Large eggs room temperature
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 oz melted bittersweet chocolate( at least 70% cocoa)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1Tbs brewed coffee (decaf ok)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- Powdered sugar for serving
Instructions:
- Drain and rinse black beans thoroughly, and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 325. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a food processor fitted with an “s” blade (or blender) combine beans, eggs, coconut oil, melted chocolate, vanilla, and coffee. Process until very smooth.
- In separate bowl whisk together all dry ingredients: cocoa powder, baking soda, sea salt, and coconut sugar until no lumps remain.
- Make a well in the center and pour the bean mixture into the cocoa powder mixture.
- Stir to combine well, then pour mixture into the baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the brownies spring back when touched, remove from heat.
- Allow to cool COMPLETELY before sprinting with the powdered sugar
- Once cooled slice and serve*
*NOTE: I know its hard but until brownies are Cooled, they will fall apart when cut, so….. be Patient!!!!
Next time you have a get-together, serve these brownies and see if your friends and family can tell the difference…
I love doing this, because people are so shocked when they find out what’s in them, and how healthy they are.
Then, they always go back for seconds… guilt-free!
To your health!