Black Bean Brownies

Dont be fooled by the name!  These brownies taste nothing like black beans.  But instead of flour black beans is what you use!  I was a little nervous to try these out but Im a lover now!  They taste delicious and the best part is you dont feel as bad eating them afterwards!  I (Joni) made them and didnt tell my husband what was in them and he thought they were great!  When I told him afterwards he couldnt believe it.  Go make some today and dont feel as bad scooping that large scoop of icecream on top!

Black Bean Brownies

1 15oz can black beans (drained, and rinsed)
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1/4 Cup butter, softened
1/4 Cup cocoa plus 1 Tbsp cocoa
1 tsp vanilla
2/3 Cup sugar
3/4 Cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350

Puree black beans in food processor, then add eggs, egg whites, butter, cocoa, vanilla, sugar.  Mix until well blended.  Grease 8x8 glass pan and pour mixture in.  Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and bake for 30-35 minutes.  Let cool before cutting into them.  Enjoy!  Yes they are that easy!

Recipe Source:  Adapted from Honest Cooking