I know this may not sound good, but they are a healthy alternative to regular brownies and they really taste OK. Just don’t tell anyone they are made with beans! You can eat these plain, or see Chocolate Brownie Delight for a special treat.

• 1 can white or red kidney beans or black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup skim milk (or soy fat free milk)
• 1/3 liquid egg
• 1/4 canola oil
• 1 Tblsp. vanilla
• 3/4 cup Splenda (1/2 tsp. Stevia)
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• pinch salt
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

1. In food processor, puree beans until coarse. Add in milk, liquid egg, oil and vanilla and puree until smooth, scaping down sides a few times – set aside.
2. In large bowl, combie sugar substitute, flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Pour bean mixture over flour mixture. Stir to combine. Scrape batter into parchment paper-lined 8 inch square baking pan, smoothing top. Spinkle with pecans.

• Bake in 350 degree F over for about 18 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool.
• Makes 16 brownies.

Posted on April 30th, 2007 by neslyn
Filed under: Sweet Tooth