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Like most girls I know, chocolate, especially chocolate Desserts are a weakness. I am no exception. My Aunt is a chocolatier and all my life chocolate was the masterpiece at all holidays, birthdays, celebrations and even at a few memorials. The answer to any of life's problems has always been "chocolate!" Followed by "wine!"

I am going to make this recipe and wanted to share it with you all. Hope it makes someone very happy!

These delightful flourless brownies can satisfy your chocolate craving with only 3 grams of carbs per serving.

eggs

  • 4 lg egg yolks

  • 1 tbsp vanilla

  • 6 tbsp cocoa powder

  • Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F

    2. Melt chocolate and butter over VERY low heat.

    3. Let cool for 10 minutes.

    4. Beat eggs until light.

    5. Gradually beat in Splenda until fluffy.

    6. SLOWLY drizzle chocolate mixture into egg mixture, beating constantly.

    7. (Mixture will get VERY thick) Beat in sifted Cocoa until smooth.

    8. Spread batter into a GREASED 12x16 jelly roll pan.

    9. Bake for 50 minutes, or until top is puffed and cracked and tester comes Out with MOIST crumbs attached.

    10. Cool for 1 hour.

    11. Cut into 2 inch squares.

    Nutritional Facts
    Servings 1 Servings 48 Calories 84 Fat 9g Protein 2g Carbohydrate 3g Dietary Fiber 1g Cholesterol 44mg Sodium 7mg 0 Lean meat 1 1/2 Fat.

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    I have cooked these before, too! Yummy!

    Healthy Flourless Black Bean Avocado Brownies {vegan and gluten free}
    Nutrition Information
    • Serves: 12
    • Serving size: 1 brownie
    • Calories: 136
    • Fat: 4.4g
    • Carbohydrates: 23.4g
    • Sugar: 11g
    • Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 4g
    Recipe type: Brownie, Vegan, Gluten Free, Healthy
    Prep time: 10 mins
    Cook time: 25 mins
    Total time: 35 mins
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    Delicious fudgy and healthy brownies made with black Beans and avocados. Sounds weird, tastes awesome! Gluten free and vegan.
    INGREDIENTS
    • 1 large flax egg
    • 1 - 15oz can low sodium black Beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1/2 medium to large ripe avocado
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
    • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips, plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling
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    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 8×8 inch baking pan.
    2. Place flax egg, black bean, avocado, vanilla, and brown sugar and process in a food processor until smooth. Add in cocoa powder, coconut oil, baking soda, and baking powder and process again until smooth. Batter will be thick. If batter is way too thick and won't process, you can add in a tablespoon or two of almond milk. This batter needs to be very thick in order to produce fudgy brownies. Fold in chocolate chip or sprinkle onto batter then transfer to prepared pan and use a spatula to spread evenly to sides. Sprinkle top of batter with 2 tablespoons of remaining chocolate chips.< /li>
    3. Bake for 22-30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out somewhat clean. We don't want these to dry out, but we also don't want them completely raw either! The top of the batter should be completely set and no longer jiggle. Cool pan completely on wire rack then cut into 12 bars.
    NOTES
    You may be able to sub the brown sugar for honey, agave or maple Syrup. I would reduce to 1/3 cup though.

    The brownies are best went made in a food processor so that beans can blend together better.

    The brownies are best when served at room temperature or cold. They should be stored in the fridge. I love eating mine chilled.

    You can also freeze these and thaw out for an easy treat.

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    This is my favorite thread. lol

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    I like these. http://www.eatmeguiltfree.com/products/chocolate-brownie-12-pack-box

    Sweets aren't really a thing and chocolate isn't either but when you get tired of Protein shake and Quest bars they are a nice change of pace. I like that that they are portion controlled.

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