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Amazing Black Bean Brownie Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 ounces of unsweetened chocolate
1 cup unsalted butter or margarine
2 cups soft cooked black beans, drained well
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup granulated natural coffee substitute or organic instant coffee
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
4 large eggs (I substitute 2 whites)
11/2 cups light agave nectar
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven 325º
Line an 11-by 18-inch (rimmed) baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with canola oil.

Melt the chocolate and butter in a glass bowl in the microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on high.

Stir with 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.

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.

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

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

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. creating a marbled effect.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the brownies are set. Let cool completely before cut into squares. They will be soft until refrigerated.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
45 2-inch brownies
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20-30 minutes

 

 

 

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