Red Kidney Bean Brownies - UNDER 100 CALS

themeaningofthemorning
themeaningofthemorning Posts: 320 Member
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*gluten free* *vegan*

Recipe (makes 16 servings):

2 cups boiled red kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup agave syrup
1/2 cup natural brown sugar
2 tbsp natural peanut butter
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350. In a blender or food processor, blend kidney beans and syrups until smooth. Add remaining ingredients one by one until completely blended. Spread batter about 3/4 inch thick onto greased baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes.

I don't like my food to be TOO sweet; I find it nauseating. Don't get me wrong, these are sweet as any dessert should be, but they're definitely not slap-me-in-the-sweet-tooth sweet. However, if you'd like to make yours sweeter, add 2-4 packets of Splenda. If you'd prefer to keep them nice and natural, add 1/8 cup maple syrup and 1/4 cup brown sugar along with some instant oats to keep the batter thick enough. Keep in mind the calorie count will obviously go up, but you'll be avoiding the nasty chemicals in the Splenda.

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  • themeaningofthemorning
    themeaningofthemorning Posts: 320 Member
    Here's what they look like with a drizzle of 2 tbsp chocolate chips melted with 1/2 tbsp canola oil:

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    drizzle only takes them up to 107 cals
  • windycitycupcake
    windycitycupcake Posts: 516 Member
    yum!!! i bet i could use applesauce too
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    I love chocolate baked beans
  • PottsvilleCurse1925
    PottsvilleCurse1925 Posts: 354 Member
    Those look..delicious!
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I love chocolate baked beans
    me too!
  • themeaningofthemorning
    themeaningofthemorning Posts: 320 Member
    They don't taste of beans in the slightest. Just like cookies don't taste of eggs.

    They're absolutely delicious!
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    I think the drizzle of chocolate could be all the difference it needs.
  • themeaningofthemorning
    themeaningofthemorning Posts: 320 Member
    I think the drizzle of chocolate could be all the difference it needs.
    Personally, I thought they tasted great without the drizzle, but it's definitely necessary for anyone who needs their brownies to be very obviously SWEET. Before I switched to a healthier lifestyle, I'd add walnuts to my brownies to dull the sweetness, though, so my palate may not be the best gauge.
  • themeaningofthemorning
    themeaningofthemorning Posts: 320 Member
    Keep in mind, though, that I did once make a living off baking... so I'm not exactly an amateur. These are pretty guaranteeably great.
  • lsapphire
    lsapphire Posts: 297 Member
    would canned bean work as well?
  • meggolego
    meggolego Posts: 69
    bump! gonna have to try these! thanks!
  • MorbidMander
    MorbidMander Posts: 349 Member
    So much want!!
  • lorelei105
    lorelei105 Posts: 39 Member
    I bump all that is chocolate. Bump.
  • bluemoonrise
    bluemoonrise Posts: 42 Member
    bump
  • themeaningofthemorning
    themeaningofthemorning Posts: 320 Member
    would canned bean work as well?
    Totally. As long as they're cooked before they enter the blender, all's well. Make sure you drain them, too.
  • Jill_newimprovedversion
    Jill_newimprovedversion Posts: 988 Member
    BUMP
    I'm game to try anything healthy AND chocolate- who'd have thunk?
  • BB19
    BB19 Posts: 6
    These look great! I'll try it as is, and then next time add in some protein powder and see how that goes.
  • shosh413
    shosh413 Posts: 135 Member
    great job megan !! def bumpp :) woohoo vaca making stuff-
  • samantha1242
    samantha1242 Posts: 816 Member
    These are also great with black beans! I love bean brownies swirled with natural pb! Mmmmm
  • amonkey794
    amonkey794 Posts: 651 Member
    bump
  • katy_trail
    katy_trail Posts: 1,992 Member
    Maybe I missed it, but what is considered a 'serving'?

    Last time I made a similar recipe, black beans instead, I ate most of the pan.
    Bakers beware, you may want to make a mug version or hide the rest in the deep freezer or share with people.

    I second chocolate beans. so much faster than making brownies too. Not for everyone though.
  • CourtneyGetsFit_
    CourtneyGetsFit_ Posts: 26
    BUMP
  • astrylian
    astrylian Posts: 194 Member
    I HAVE to try this! Love vegan indulgent recipes! :)
  • rasputinamina
    rasputinamina Posts: 8 Member
    this is definitely on the to make list!
  • themeaningofthemorning
    themeaningofthemorning Posts: 320 Member
    Maybe I missed it, but what is considered a 'serving'?

    Last time I made a similar recipe, black beans instead, I ate most of the pan.
    Bakers beware, you may want to make a mug version or hide the rest in the deep freezer or share with people.

    I second chocolate beans. so much faster than making brownies too. Not for everyone though.
    A serving is one brownie. You cut the final product into 16 equal brownies.
    When speaking of any recipe for baked goods, a serving is always one single unit. One cookie, one cupcake, one slice of pizza, one brownie.
  • PapaverSomniferum
    PapaverSomniferum Posts: 2,670 Member
    bumpity bump
  • RobynLB
    RobynLB Posts: 617 Member
    bump
  • themeaningofthemorning
    themeaningofthemorning Posts: 320 Member
    FYI - my roommate, who eats "normal" junk food, says these taste great and, in fact, better than a handful of other brownies she's tasted! So there's your proof!

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