Super Sneaky Brownies Recipe

These sneaky brownies are even healthier than Missy Chase Lapine's famous recipe! We've combined her vibrant purple puree with the surprising secret ingredient of black beans for unbelievably fudgy, moist brownies, packed with nutrients and completely free of added fat and cholesterol! This recipe is almost vegan (simply omit the chocolate chips!), boasts a delightful cake-like texture, and is not overly sweet. The versatile purple puree (made from spinach, blueberries, and lemon juice) yields about 1 1/2 - 2 cups; this recipe uses only 1/2 cup, leaving plenty for future baking adventures (freezes beautifully!). Get ready to impress your friends and family with these guilt-free brownies!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 110.1 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 0.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Super Sneaky Brownies

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How to Make Super Sneaky Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¾ cup granulated sugar.
  3. In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine 1 cup packed fresh spinach, 1 cup fresh blueberries, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Puree until completely smooth.
  4. Transfer all but ½ cup of the purple puree to an airtight container for later use. (It freezes well!)
  5. Add the remaining ½ cup purple puree, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and remaining ¾ cup granulated sugar to the blender.
  6. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  7. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Stir in ½ cup chocolate chips (optional) and ½ cup chopped nuts (optional).
  9. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

1g

Carbs

8g

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