Guilt Free Brownies

1113cw
1113cw Posts: 830 Member
edited September 25 in Food and Nutrition
I love brownies!
Found this on active.com .. certainly looks a bit strange but interesting .. may have to try these over the weekend!
Just thought I'd share!



http://www.active.com/women/Articles/A-Healthy-Brownie-Recipe-from-Rocco-DiSpirito.htm?cmp=312&memberid=[memberid]&lyrisid=[outmail.messageid]

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  • RosebudLKF
    RosebudLKF Posts: 9
    This does seem a little weird, but might be worth trying. If anyone tries, please post your thoughts!

    For added texture, top the brownies with 1/2 cup of slivered almonds before putting them in the oven. Or stir 1/4 cup nuts and 1/4 cup raisins into the batter before baking."


    •Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray
    •15 oz. canned black beans, rinsed and drained
    •1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    •1 tsp. espresso powder
    •3/4 cup liquid egg substitute
    •3 tbsp. whole-wheat pastry flour
    •3/4 cup agave nectar
    •1 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
    •1 tsp. vanilla extract
    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Combine the beans, cocoa powder, espresso powder, egg substitute and pour in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the mixture is smooth, about two minutes, scraping down the bowl halfway through. Add the agave, butter and vanilla. Process until all of the ingredients are combined (about one minute).

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 20 minutes, turning the dish halfway through the baking time.

    Then turn the temperature of the oven down to 300°F and bake for another five to eight minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with little bit of soft batter clinging to it. It should not come out clean, if it does it's overcooked.

    Let the bars cool completely at room temperature in the baking dish on a wire rack. Then put them in the fridge for at least three hours. When they're cold, cut them into 12 squares and serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.

    Nutritional info per serving:
    110 calories, 1.5g fat, 24g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 4g protein, 103mg sodium
  • gavin03
    gavin03 Posts: 39
    Sounds so good. There is another type of brownie if your short for time. They are call No Pudge brownies. All you add is one container of Vanilla fat free yogurt. 120 cal per serving no fat 28 carbs. They are so good. You can find this mix in the natural food section or the baking section of your grocery store. They are in pink box. Thanks for the recipe!!
  • rurukidoo
    rurukidoo Posts: 54
    These look delish, I'm gonna try making them today! Need some yummy things for a picnic tomorrow! Thanks! =D
  • sctracy
    sctracy Posts: 41 Member
    I just came across those, too, and was going to try them this weekend! I'll let you know how they turn out. And they are only 53 calories per brownie.
  • rivlong
    rivlong Posts: 29 Member
    My lemon drizzle chickpea cake turned out ok, so willing to give this one a shot. Thanks.
  • rurukidoo
    rurukidoo Posts: 54
    Well I baked it, and it tastes great, you get a nice little coffee taste and it's not too sweet at all, gonna go down a treat tomorrow I think! =D
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