350 deg. F., 25-30 min. / Yield: 12-16 brownies
(modified, from: www.recipesoldandnew.com)
1) Mash well, in food processor or with a hand blender:
- 1 1/4 cup cooked black beans
(If beans are from a can, first rinse and drain well.)
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2) (Dry ingredients)
In a large mixing bowl, evenly combine:
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
(- 1/4 tsp. salt; use ONLY if black beans aren't from a can)
Add the dry ingredients to the food processor containing the beans and whirl to mash, OR...
...if blending by hand, add the beans to the mixing bowl with dry ingredients and roughly and quickly mash everything together with (clean!) hands, or use a wooden spoon.
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3) (Wet ingredients)
In a small mixing bowl, combine:
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
In the food processor add the wet ingredients and whirl to mash, OR...
...if blending by hand, add wet ingredients to the bowl with dry ingredients and combine well with a wooden spoon.
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4) Fold in:
- 1/3 (to 1/2) cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 (to 1/2) cup coarsely chopped walnuts
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- Turn batter into a greased 8" square baking pan or glass baking dish, and spread evenly.
- Bake until toothpick or knife comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a rack, then cut into squares.
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