Super Simple Black Bean Brownies

sapphire1166
sapphire1166 Posts: 114 Member
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So I made a ridiculously easy black bean brownie (BBB) recipe taking a lot of fluff out of other BBB recipes and had great success with my last batch. Here's what you'll need:

Cake mix
8 ounces Diet Soda
15 ounce can of Black Beans

Yes, that's all! Rinse and drain the beans, and then puree (or process or grind or whatever) them with a bit of water so you get a slightly watered paste. Mix with cake mix and diet soda. Put in a baking dish and cook according to the cake mix instructions.

My batch wasn't as dense as other recipes claim to be and came out more cake-like. I think that had something to do with me adding a touch too much water, or being impatient and taking them out 5 minutes too early. No bean taste or texture. Either way, they are super gooey and chocolatey and came out to right about 115 calories a brownie!

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  • BlueJean4114
    BlueJean4114 Posts: 594 Member
    wow, your recipe really IS a lot simpler than the other black bean brownie recipes,
    way way simpler!!!!
    probably costs less, not sure, but, probably costs less to make these. some of the other BBB recipes i've read list 8 to 12 ingredients...


    and your recipe is slightly less calories, too. I saw a BBB recipe, which uses Struvia or Splenda, but it had terrible reviews....
    http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/recipe?id=9978369



    I've never made BBB but want to try them.

    so these actually taste good? I wonder if i used applesauce instead of cola,(???)
    if i would get a more dense, fudge-y recipe than you got using cola....

    with 'real' brownies being about 200 to 300 calories each, (or more)
    i guess the advantage here is about 100 calories less,
    plus you get some protein, some iron and fiber
    and some vitamins and minerals
    really quite a bit of nutrition in black beans,
    for the calories....

    vs. a 'real' brownie......
  • BlueJean4114
    BlueJean4114 Posts: 594 Member
    welllllllllllll,
    one second thought,
    there i'd be,
    with a whole platter of brownies, at over 100 calories for each and every one of them..........


    i guess i better wait til i have my new habits going a bit stronger til i try a batch,
    come to think of it.

    lol, i am still working on staying under my calories for a day, still brand new at getting strong habits going. BUT i will save this recipe for a special occasion or for later on, when i know i won't eat entire batch in one day!! rofl!!!!!!


    or, i'll have to figure out some way to make only one or two at a time, ha ha!!:laugh:
  • tnladyvol
    tnladyvol Posts: 245
    bunch
  • tnladyvol
    tnladyvol Posts: 245
    bump
  • ShelleyGardner
    ShelleyGardner Posts: 4
    We made this but the mix was slightly different:

    1 package brownie mix
    1 can black beans, low sodium with liquid that comes in the can

    Blend the beans in a mixer to make smooth, stir into brownie mix and bake like normal. Your pop will fluff it up further, which gave it the cake consistency, but isn't necessary for brownies, which you want to be denser. So, skip the pop!

    We took these to a pot-luck- no one could believe that they weren't normal brownies.
  • LadyQueefsalot
    LadyQueefsalot Posts: 150 Member
    bump!
  • mdh1127
    mdh1127 Posts: 93
    sounds interesting ;)
  • bakerr1975
    bakerr1975 Posts: 64
    bump
  • melissafaith24
    melissafaith24 Posts: 251 Member
    We made this but the mix was slightly different:

    1 package brownie mix
    1 can black beans, low sodium with liquid that comes in the can

    Blend the beans in a mixer to make smooth, stir into brownie mix and bake like normal. Your pop will fluff it up further, which gave it the cake consistency, but isn't necessary for brownies, which you want to be denser. So, skip the pop!

    We took these to a pot-luck- no one could believe that they weren't normal brownies.

    thats the recipe ive used in the past. however they are still dangerous in my house :ohwell:
  • RMLMoore
    RMLMoore Posts: 130 Member
    Sounds better than the GI recipe I have which uses Splenda. They were a punishment to consume so we tossed them. Worst "birthday treat" I ever made - my sister has still not forgiven me.
  • skinnybearlyndsay
    skinnybearlyndsay Posts: 798 Member
    We made this but the mix was slightly different:

    1 package brownie mix
    1 can black beans, low sodium with liquid that comes in the can

    Blend the beans in a mixer to make smooth, stir into brownie mix and bake like normal. Your pop will fluff it up further, which gave it the cake consistency, but isn't necessary for brownies, which you want to be denser. So, skip the pop!

    We took these to a pot-luck- no one could believe that they weren't normal brownies.

    You don't drain them?
  • mdbs2004
    mdbs2004 Posts: 220 Member
    BUMP
  • bikinisuited
    bikinisuited Posts: 881 Member
    Sounds yummy, I must try this!
  • KimH313
    KimH313 Posts: 162
    yum!! thanks!
  • Aldino557
    Aldino557 Posts: 15
    I love this recipe, it seems simple enough that someone without any baking skills (like me) might be able to pull it off.
    I have two questions: What type of cake mix did you use? Would it work with a sugar-free brownie mix?
  • tbruegg
    tbruegg Posts: 283 Member
    I assume you used a chocolate cake mix???
  • ChantalD75
    ChantalD75 Posts: 680 Member
    bump :)
  • tbruegg
    tbruegg Posts: 283 Member
    I buy Aldi brand brownie mix and add only water to equal the amounts of the oil and any other liquid called for and their great!!!!
  • apriltrainer
    apriltrainer Posts: 732 Member
    bump...will make these!
  • mhotch
    mhotch Posts: 901 Member
    BUMP
  • kelleygi
    kelleygi Posts: 583 Member
    YUM!!!!!! Thanks SO much for sharing!! Easy, good, good for you AND inexpensive!!! Can't wait to try!!!
  • NoleGirl0918
    NoleGirl0918 Posts: 213 Member
    Bump for later - i would love to see recipes for this :-)

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