Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Wonderful Fat-Free Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Brownies with Iced Vanilla Cashew Cream and Fresh Strawberry SauceBy Emily Webber, for the Celebrity Chef Weekend, June 2009 From newsletter of Dr. McDougall - www.mcdougall.comWonderful Fat-Free Vegan Chocolate Black Bean BrowniesThese brownies are rich, moist and chewy. They are also vegan and virtually fat-free! They are quite possibly the world’s healthiest, yet still scrumptious brownie! The black beans provide binding and substance, while providing protein and fiber. Serve these brownies alone with a little sprinkle of powdered sugar or, if you really want to impress, top with Iced Vanilla Cashew Cream and Fresh Strawberry Sauce for a show-stopping ending to any meal. Your family or friends will never guess this decadent dessert is actually good for them!P.S. If serving with powdered sugar, sprinkle each square just before serving. If sprinkled on ahead of time, the moisture in the brownies will seep into the powdered sugar and make the top of the brownies look gummy.Makes 12 rectangles1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed1 1/2 cups agave nectar2 tablespoons ground flax seeds2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract1/2 cup cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flourPreheat oven to 350F.Line an 8x8” pan with parchment paper and allow about 1” of the paper to hang out on each side. This will allow you to lift the brownies out of the pan once they cool.Place black beans and agave nectar in a food processor and puree until very smooth. Add the flax seeds, vanilla, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt and pulse to combine. Add the flour and pulse until just until barely combined, scraping the sides as needed. Do not over mix. Pour into prepared pan. Bake approximately 30 minutes or until center no longer jiggles when shaken gently and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean. Allow to cool completely before slicing. Cut into 12 small rectangles.Top with a scoop of Iced Vanilla Cashew Cream and drizzle with Fresh Strawberry Sauce. (see recipes, below)Recipe by Emily Barth Webber, 2009. = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 That link should be www.drmcdougall.com! On 1/08/2009, at 8:33 PM, Tom Fronczak, LICSW wrote:Wonderful Fat-Free Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Brownies with Iced Vanilla Cashew Cream and Fresh Strawberry SauceBy Emily Webber, for the Celebrity Chef Weekend, June 2009 From newsletter of Dr. McDougall - www.mcdougall.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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