Brownies With A Surprise Recipe

Decadent, fudgy brownies with a secret ingredient: black beans! You won't believe how moist and delicious these are – the beans add a surprising richness without sacrificing flavor. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings while sneaking in extra nutrition. Adapted from 'Stealth Health - How to Sneak Nutrition Painlessly into Your Diet'.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 105.4 kcal

Protein 5g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Brownies With A Surprise

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Unsweetened Chocolate
Light Butter
Egg Whites
Sugar
All Purpose Flour
Instant Espresso Coffee Powder
Walnuts

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How to Make Brownies With A Surprise

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Beat until well combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
In a blender or food processor, puree the rinsed and drained black beans until smooth.
Add the pureed black beans and boiling water to the batter and mix until well combined.
Stir in chocolate chips (if using).
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Let cool completely before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

53g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Brownies With A Surprise?

Brownies With A Surprise takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Brownies With A Surprise?

Brownies With A Surprise has approximately 105.4 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Brownies With A Surprise?

The key ingredients for Brownies With A Surprise are Black Beans, Unsweetened Chocolate, Light Butter, Egg Whites, Sugar, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.