Seriously, these are the most amazing "from scratch" brownies I've ever made or eaten. My family and friends agree too! Yes, there are black beans in them, but no! you cannot tastes them at all!
The black beans take the place of oil and eggs and they also add good fiber and protein! Sounds pretty healthful to me...except for the outrageous amount of sugar. But all brownies I have ever made from scratch or from a box have a ton of sugar in them.
Ok, here's the recipe:
To Die For Brownies (adapted from $5 Dinners)
(Printable Version)
2 (15oz each) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 - 3/4 cup water
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa (I used Hershy's Special Dark)
1 T. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 (12oz) pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Puree black beans in blender with water until smoothie like consistency. {I added a 1/2 cup of water first and then added a little more during blending}
Combine black bean mixture, sugar, and milk in a large mixing bowl. Mix with electric mixer until well combined.
Add flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until smooth.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Pour batter into prepared pan. {Feel free to lick the bowl since there are no eggs in it!}
Bake for 25-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. {Mine were done in 30 minutes and they were a little gooey in the middle - Love that!}
Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container.
