Saturday, October 29, 2011

Black Bean Brownies

First heard of these brownies on the "Dr Oz" show and found this recipe somewhere on-line.  I did adjust it to use Stevia instead of sugar so that we could eat then when were on Phase 1 of the South Beach diet.  Don't let the beans deter you - if no one told you, you won't know they were even in there!  Try and find out for yourself.

Black Bean Brownies
1 15.5oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 eggs
3T oil
1/4c cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
1t vanilla
3/4c sugar or 24 drops of liquid stevia or 1/8t stevia concentrate or 1/2c agave necture or equivalent sweetener of your choice
1t instant coffee (opt)
1/2c chocolate chips and or nuts (opt)

Combine all ingredients, except chips, in a blender and blend until smooth.  Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8 square pan.  Sprinkle with chocolate chips, if using.  Bake at 350* for 30 min or until the top is dry and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan.

Note: If using stevia, be sure to use a good quality one as some are better than others.