As part of our special mother’s week treat, here are some delicious brownies that are healthy enough that Mom would approve! Thanks to Ellen Gray for sharing this recipe!

Unlike their traditional flour-based counterparts, these brownies are rich in protein, fibre and calcium. Be warned: they don’t taste exactly like regular brownies; they’re delicious, but different. They actually have a creamier texture, which makes them popular with kids.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups/500 mL cooked black beans

4 oz/120 g unsweetened baking chocolate (4 squares)

1/2 cup/125 mL butter

4 eggs

3/4 cup/180 mL maple syrup

2 Tbsp/30 mL instant grain beverage powder (or 2 tbsp/30ml instant coffee)

1 cup/250 mL chopped walnuts

METHOD

Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
Grease a square baking pan.

Purée beans and set aside.

Put the chocolate and butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan or double boiler.
Heat over low heat until melted.

In a medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs.
Add the maple syrup to the bowl and stir well.
Add the melted chocolate to the bowl. Mix well.
Add the puréed beans and grain beverage powder. Mix well.
Fold in the nuts.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake until set (about 40 minutes).
Cool. Cut into squares.

NOTES

Be careful not to overbake these. They should remain slightly gooey in the middle.

You can find instant grain beverage powder at most health food stores and also at many grocery chains including IGA.

Did you make this recipe? Leave us a comment and tell us how it turned out!