Black Bean Brownies

Mechel79
Mechel79 Posts: 99 Member
edited October 2 in Recipes
I know, I know sounds strange, but these brownies are good! If you are anything like me I need a sweet fix once in awhile. I made them for some friends they didn't even notice the difference. These will not rise high because there isn't any eggs.

15 oz can of black beans
1 box 19.5 oz brownie mix ( I used pillsbury)

Open can of beans, rinse well. Put beans back in the can and fill the can with water. Put the beans and water in a blender until smooth. Mix bean mixture with brownie mix. Spray backing dish with Pam, Cook brownies according to the package.

Let me know if you try these and what you think!

makes 20 servings

Calories 138
Fat 2.6g
Carb 28g
Fiber 1.8g
Protein 2.9g
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  • StephanieBridge1281
    StephanieBridge1281 Posts: 85
    I made them this past weekend but with gluten free mix. Not bad but I think the gluten free mix gave them a little bit of a strange taste and texture. But with a little peanut butter smeared on top they were delish!
  • kyodi
    kyodi Posts: 376 Member
    I am skeptical of this, but I have an open mind (and stomach) and am optimistic. I will try this tonight or tomorrow and report back :-D

    How about a better option for fudge frosting? :-)
  • sgoldman328
    sgoldman328 Posts: 379 Member
    bump! Will have to try these for the family!
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    Sounds yum to me!
  • JJostesCheng
    JJostesCheng Posts: 33
    Bump!
  • Mechel79
    Mechel79 Posts: 99 Member
    I am skeptical of this, but I have an open mind (and stomach) and am optimistic. I will try this tonight or tomorrow and report back :-D

    How about a better option for fudge frosting? :-)


    Mmmmm idk about a better option for fudge frosting, how about low fat cream cheese frosting?
  • KateHubb
    KateHubb Posts: 366 Member
    I tried them about a month ago and they are good -- taste exactly like 'regular' brownies. My hubby even took a plate of them to his firestation and the men there ate them all within minutes. They had no idea.
  • monih10
    monih10 Posts: 577 Member
    Sounds interesting...but I bet they are really good!! Gonna make these this weekend and see if I can fool my kids!! :laugh:
  • kyodi
    kyodi Posts: 376 Member
    Mmmmm idk about a better option for fudge frosting, how about low fat cream cheese frosting?

    This would do quite well. I saw the other post about peanut butter which also sounds good.

    Now I wonder about a Nutella based frosting? Hmmmmmmm.
  • KEN1013
    KEN1013 Posts: 182 Member
    love brownies,,,but scared to try...one day when im really craving
  • 4jenniferk
    4jenniferk Posts: 307 Member
    bump
  • yndlingsdatter
    yndlingsdatter Posts: 13
    Ooh, they sound yummy. I will try them, just have to get the brownie mix next time I go shopping - will come back and reply after I've tried them! Thanx :)
  • Mechel79
    Mechel79 Posts: 99 Member
    Mmmmm idk about a better option for fudge frosting, how about low fat cream cheese frosting?

    This would do quite well. I saw the other post about peanut butter which also sounds good.

    Now I wonder about a Nutella based frosting? Hmmmmmmm.

    ooohhhh I dont like nutella, ha probably one of the few ppl that don't! I had a post about pineapple cupcakes also, SUPER SIMPLE and soooo good.

    as far as the low fat cream cheese frosting:

    8oz 1/3 fat philadelphia cream chees
    1 cup powdered suger
    1 tsp vanilla extract

    beat together until smooth- That's it! super easy!

    44.5 calories
    2.1 g Fat
    Carb 5.5 g
    .7 grams Protein
    5.1 g Sugar
  • cali_co
    cali_co Posts: 38
    Brownies are my weakness so I can't wait to try these!
  • jbeauchamp1
    jbeauchamp1 Posts: 195 Member
    bump
  • Felesina1
    Felesina1 Posts: 142
    As much as I was surprised by black bean chocolate pancakes, I imagine that these should be wonderful! You could also do a non-fat cool whip/peanut butter frosting!
  • baptistgirl23
    baptistgirl23 Posts: 235 Member
    I've heard of these and look forward to trying them...thanks! :o)
  • siouxzq4
    siouxzq4 Posts: 31 Member
    Bump!
  • Felesina1
    Felesina1 Posts: 142
    I made these and was pleasantly surprised by how good they were. They are more fudgy and moist than regular brownies and down get as fluffy when cooked. I sprinkled chocolate chips on the top of the batter before I baked them to help entice my leary S.O. into trying them. They made it to work in an male dominate occupation, and many of the guys wanted the recipe!
  • Mechel79
    Mechel79 Posts: 99 Member
    I made these and was pleasantly surprised by how good they were. They are more fudgy and moist than regular brownies and down get as fluffy when cooked. I sprinkled chocolate chips on the top of the batter before I baked them to help entice my leary S.O. into trying them. They made it to work in an male dominate occupation, and many of the guys wanted the recipe!

    I thought they we more fudgy myself, but it's hard to get ppl to try something so off the wall- and then to say they taste better than regular brownies?! I really enjoy these and I don't have that super guilty feeling after eating them! I'm glad you enjoyed them!
  • mamamc03
    mamamc03 Posts: 1,067 Member
    I made these and was pleasantly surprised by how good they were. They are more fudgy and moist than regular brownies and down get as fluffy when cooked. I sprinkled chocolate chips on the top of the batter before I baked them to help entice my leary S.O. into trying them. They made it to work in an male dominate occupation, and many of the guys wanted the recipe!

    I thought they we more fudgy myself, but it's hard to get ppl to try something so off the wall- and then to say they taste better than regular brownies?! I really enjoy these and I don't have that super guilty feeling after eating them! I'm glad you enjoyed them!

    Do you still use the oil & eggs?
  • Mechel79
    Mechel79 Posts: 99 Member
    I made these and was pleasantly surprised by how good they were. They are more fudgy and moist than regular brownies and down get as fluffy when cooked. I sprinkled chocolate chips on the top of the batter before I baked them to help entice my leary S.O. into trying them. They made it to work in an male dominate occupation, and many of the guys wanted the recipe!

    I thought they we more fudgy myself, but it's hard to get ppl to try something so off the wall- and then to say they taste better than regular brownies?! I really enjoy these and I don't have that super guilty feeling after eating them! I'm glad you enjoyed them!

    Do you still use the oil & eggs?

    Nope, no oil or eggs... just the beans and the mix! I think you will be suprised how great they are
  • jessicarn76
    jessicarn76 Posts: 94 Member
    I've had these before and they are really good! I'll have to try making them myself. :) I didn't realize it was so easy. Thanks!
  • darklord48
    darklord48 Posts: 114 Member
    I've had them a number of times as well. They don't even need frosting, they're good as is. Just be careful of two things.
    First, after a few days they may start to look oily on top, but will still taste good. I've never waited longer to see if anything strange happened.
    Second, make sure you don't buy the black beans that have been flavored with cumin, even with rinsing, it doesn't work out right.
  • AggieHoss
    AggieHoss Posts: 30 Member
    So odd I have to give it a shot.
  • kyodi
    kyodi Posts: 376 Member
    The wife and I tried these this evening. We used Betty Crocker Low Fat Fudge Brownie mix, and Spartan Black Beans. We forgot the "rinse and fill with water" step before throwing the beans in the stand mixer. They had to be cooked almost twice as long as the box said; tooth picks in the middle were very wet. Also they were very crumbly. I think it has to do with:

    - forgetting the water
    - the low fat type of mix

    Anyone have a similar experience?
  • spacegirlz
    spacegirlz Posts: 68 Member
    BUMP
  • claudiandw
    claudiandw Posts: 184 Member
    Black Bean Brownies (2 WW Points each!)

    1 box brownie mix
    1 can (15 oz) black beans

    Open the can of black beans, rinse well. With beans back in the can, add enough water to cover
    beans. Put in blender or food processor and puree. Add puree to brownie mix, and then bake according to package directions.

    You DO NOT add the eggs or oil that the recipe calls for, JUST the black bean puree!

    Makes 20 brownies-- 2 Weight Watcher Points each!
  • cclark1203
    cclark1203 Posts: 244 Member
    When I make these I sprinkle a llittle bit of powdered sugar on top right before serving. If you do this across the cake after it's baked the white of the sugar melts so it's not as pretty. Just enough sweetness. Yumm. Also it's very important to make sure you puree the beans thoroughly otherwise... the texture doesn't turn out right

    Another recipe from WW's. Diet Coke cake. 1 box of chocolate cake mix and 1 12 oz can of Diet Coke. Mix it up (just 2 ingredients) and pour into a greased cake pan and bake as directed on the box of mix. These too come out somewhat fudgy. Yumm!!! I have also made this with yellow cake and diet 7up or diet cherry coke and frosted with cool whip. It's fun to get creative with the taste combos.
  • midonhau
    midonhau Posts: 108 Member
    I'm going to try these. I love brownies so if this healthier alternative tastes good I may be hooked for good! :bigsmile:

    I have some chopped hazelnuts, I might just add them lol

    Thanks for sharing!
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