{"id":3614,"date":"2012-12-06T14:38:51","date_gmt":"2012-12-06T19:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=3614"},"modified":"2014-10-29T10:57:52","modified_gmt":"2014-10-29T15:57:52","slug":"brownie-recipe-with-secret-ingredient-black-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/brownie-recipe-with-secret-ingredient-black-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"Brownie Recipe with Secret Ingredient Black Beans"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo credit: Yum9Me on Flickr.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Amanda Freitag, celebrity chef and recurring judge on Food Network\u2019s competition show \u201cChopped,\u201d and registered nutritionist Julie Barto for the MS Active Wellness Nutrition Program joined forces to make a healthier version of Valentine\u2019s Day Brownies. \u00a0Their secret ingredient is a can of\u00a0black beans\u00a0making this unique treat high in fiber and protein and very low in fat and calories.\u00a0 It’s\u00a0perfect for people striving to lose weight or those who have a disease like MS that need to follow a strict diet in order to feel good and remain healthy.\u00a0\u00a0I haven’t tried this recipe, but I’ve heard other folks who’ve made Black Bean Brownies and loved them. I know it sounds super strange, but I imagine we can only find out if we try! If you give this recipe a go, let me know what you think! If I make them, I’ll report back to you as well.<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained very well<\/p>\n

1 brownie mix<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Return the rinsed beans to the can, and add enough water to cover the beans.<\/p>\n

2. Transfer beans\/water to food processor, and process until smooth.<\/p>\n

3. \u00a0Transfer the bean puree to a large bowl, and stir in the brownie mix.<\/p>\n

4. Transfer to a pan coated in cooking spray, and follow the directions on the brownie box for baking.\u00a0 ** You may need to add a few more minutes to the baking time.<\/p>\n

Visit MSActiveWellness to learn more about cooking for a living with MS.<\/a>
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