Black Bean Brownies

ABeautifulDistraction
ABeautifulDistraction Posts: 348 Member
edited October 5 in Recipes
1 - 15.5ounce can of black beans, not drained
1 - 19.8ounce box of sugar free brownie mix.

Spray a 13x9 inch brownie pan. Pour black beans and their juice into a food processor and puree until smooth. You can also use a blender or just mash them really good with a hand masher. Put the brownie mix in a medium sized bowl, and then pour the bean mixture into the dry mix. Do not add anything else. Mix until blended, about 50 strokes. Place mixture into pan. Bake according to package instructions. Cut into 24 pieces.

Per brownie: 63 calories
15 carbs
1 gram fat

For variety you can add 1 TBS instant coffee and a tsp cinnamon. Excellent!

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  • yellsub78
    yellsub78 Posts: 2
    These brownies are good and fudgy. I don't recommend them for anyone who likes cakey brownies.

    I make these often for my husband and son. They love them! I hope they never learn my secret or they'll stop eating them.
  • jackiebo
    jackiebo Posts: 115 Member
    Do you know the # of calories/serving?
  • ranewell
    ranewell Posts: 621 Member
    YUM I need to try this!!!
  • juicygurl1
    juicygurl1 Posts: 195 Member
    this reciepe sounds healthy and delicous
  • ABeautifulDistraction
    ABeautifulDistraction Posts: 348 Member
    If you use Pillsbury Sugar-Free brownie mix:

    1 brownie: 63 cal
    15 carbs
    1 gram fat
  • MissingMyOldSelf
    MissingMyOldSelf Posts: 689 Member
    Does using the "juice" from the canned beans make it creamier? I've seen recipes where they tell you to drain the beans, and replace the juice with water. I didn't know if there was a major flavor change or not.....?
  • CharlieBarleyMom
    CharlieBarleyMom Posts: 727 Member
    There is no flavor change... just very fudgey brownies. No one will ever be able to tell that there are black beans in those treats! And don't tell them because they won't try them... ! Yum!
  • ABeautifulDistraction
    ABeautifulDistraction Posts: 348 Member
    I can't answer that, I make them as instructed and they taste good.
  • hefinator
    hefinator Posts: 260
    sounds yummy!
  • GreenLifeGirl
    GreenLifeGirl Posts: 381 Member
    Wow, never heard of this! Will have to try it.
  • firedragon064
    firedragon064 Posts: 1,082 Member
    brownies that have high fiber and protein!
  • deninevi
    deninevi Posts: 934 Member
    And here is Black Bean Brownies -home made, with out the mix. :)
    Ingredients

    1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    3 eggs
    3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    1/4 cup cocoa powder
    1 pinch salt
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    3/4 cup white sugar
    1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional)
    1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (optional)
    Directions

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 square baking dish.
    Combine the black beans, eggs, oil, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, sugar, and instant coffee in a blender; blend until smooth; pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of the mixture.
    Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes.
    Nutritional Information

    Amount Per Serving Calories: 126 | Total Fat: 5.3g | Cholesterol: 40mg Makes 16 servings
  • ABeautifulDistraction
    ABeautifulDistraction Posts: 348 Member
    Do you need the eggs and oil with the beans? Also, you can use a sugar substitute like splenda or stevia.
  • blpope
    blpope Posts: 163
    bump
  • cclark1203
    cclark1203 Posts: 244 Member
    I saw a recipe that says to add egg whites also. I make them with just the beans and they are terrific. I sprinkled a teeny tiny bit of powdered sugar on them before I serve them. The powdered sugar will melt so only add it right before you serve.
  • losing4baby
    losing4baby Posts: 28 Member
    I have heard of this before but never tried... now I'm feeling inspired!
  • LynnieSkinny
    LynnieSkinny Posts: 58
    I'll have to give these a try :) Love me some brownies!!!
  • smlamb33
    smlamb33 Posts: 342 Member
    Ok, I'm going to try this and see if my kids notice! LOL!
  • bexominglex
    bexominglex Posts: 130 Member
    Why, I want to try this. Sounds good. I have never made brownies. :)
  • courtgosvener
    courtgosvener Posts: 66 Member
    Yum! Cant wait to try them!
  • _SpeshK_
    _SpeshK_ Posts: 496 Member
    Ahhh I am doing these this week!!!!
  • mschickiepoo
    mschickiepoo Posts: 91 Member
    And here is Black Bean Brownies -home made, with out the mix. :)
    Ingredients

    1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    3 eggs
    3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    1/4 cup cocoa powder
    1 pinch salt
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    3/4 cup white sugar
    1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional)
    1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (optional)
    Directions

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 square baking dish.
    Combine the black beans, eggs, oil, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, sugar, and instant coffee in a blender; blend until smooth; pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of the mixture.
    Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes.
    Nutritional Information

    Amount Per Serving Calories: 126 | Total Fat: 5.3g | Cholesterol: 40mg Makes 16 servings

    This is an awesome recipe. My kids even like it!
  • 101hellokittys
    101hellokittys Posts: 32
    Bump
  • fldiver97
    fldiver97 Posts: 341 Member
    bump
  • fitcakequeen
    fitcakequeen Posts: 10 Member
    bump
  • FoodPwnr
    FoodPwnr Posts: 153 Member
    bump
  • KellyLynn91
    KellyLynn91 Posts: 25 Member
    bump.
  • Imanido
    Imanido Posts: 186 Member
    I have always heard of using beans in chocolate cakes and sweet treats as a way to get some of the healthy stuff into the kids meals, but never tried it. Definitely I have to give it a go. I prefer the home made version though. You never know for sure what has been mixed in pre-made stuff.
  • Crystalchaos72
    Crystalchaos72 Posts: 531
    Gotta try this :)
  • WeekndOVOXO
    WeekndOVOXO Posts: 779 Member
    Do want.
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