Black Bean Brownies Recipe


Submitted by lil_misfit

Makes 20 servings


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Ingredients
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups black beans
120 g walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup instant coffee
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups honey
5 sprays pam
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 11- by 18-inch (rimmed) baking pan (hs note: or jellyroll pan) with parchment paper and lightly oil with canola oil spray.

  2. Melt the chocolate and butter in a glass bowl in the microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on high. Stir with a spoon to melt the chocolate completely. Place the beans, 1/2 cup of the walnuts, the vanilla extract, and a couple of spoonfuls of the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl of a food processor. Blend about 2 minutes, or until smooth. The batter should be thick and the beans smooth. Set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, mix together the remaining 1/2 cup walnuts, remaining melted chocolate mixture, coffee substitute, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

  4. In a separate bowl, with an electric mixer beat the eggs until light and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the honey and beat well. Set aside.

  5. Add the bean/chocolate mixture to the coffee/chocolate mixture. Stir until blended well.

  6. Add the egg mixture, reserving about 1/2 cup. Mix well. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Using an electric mixer, beat the remaining 1/2 cup egg mixture until light and fluffy. Drizzle over the brownie batter. Use a wooden toothpick to pull the egg mixture through the batter, creating a marbled effect. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the brownies are set. Let cool in the pan completely before cutting into squares. (They will be soft until refrigerated.)

Categories

Beans, Chocolate, Eggs, Nuts, Dessert, Bake, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 76.9g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
226
Calories from Fat
109
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
12.1g
19%
Saturated Fat
3.7g
18%
Cholesterol
42mg
14%
Sodium
108mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates
27.9g
9%
Dietary Fiber
2.8g
11%
Sugars
21.2g
Protein
4.5g
Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2% Iron 10%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
D
  Good points
  • Low in sodium
  •   Bad points
  • Very high in sugar
  • Contains alcohol
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