Friday, March 4, 2011

Guiltless Midnight Brownies

Ingredients:
1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup agave syrup
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup egg whites
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 tsp. baking powder
6 tbsp. mini semisweet chocolate chips

Frosting Ingredients:

6 oz. fat-free cream cheese
1/4 cup agave syrup
2 tbsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp. semisweet mini chocolate chips, melted

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray an 8X8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In food processor, mix brownie ingredients (except chips) together. Chop on high, until smooth. Clean off sides and blend for another 20 seconds.
3. Add the chips in and stir well. Spread into the 8X8 baking dish. Cook for 20 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean. Cool for about 1 hour in dish at room temperature.

Frosting Directions:
1. With a whisk attachment on an electric beater blend all ingredients until light and fluffy.
2. Spread evenly over the top of the cooled brownies.
3. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the 2 tbsp. of chips with a second spray of nonstick cooking oil.
4. Using a spoon, swirl the chocolate on top. Allow it to set in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Comments: Recipe originates from a Dr. Oz show.

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