Brownies, Black Beans and Brains--a good mix

Quite a while ago, I discovered a recipe for Black Bean Brownies and loving all things chocolate and  appreciating healthy food, I tried it and liked it. Nutritionists tells us that black beans, canola oil, dark cocoa, coffee, walnuts, cinnamon, wheat germ, and flax are healthy in a number of ways. And, what's good for the heart and body is good for the brain. It's all connected.

I have these on hand always. Yes, always.

I have to be honest, the reason they are always at hand

is that my husband refuses to eat them.

He's not into coffee, black beans, dark chocolate,

walnuts, wheat germ, and flax....

you get the picture.

BRAINY BROWNIES*

1 C black beans (pureed)

How could he resist these?

1/2 C canola oil

2 eggs

2 T molasses

1/4 C unsweetened dark cocoa powder

2/3 C sugar

1 1/2 tsp instant coffee, ground coffee or espresso

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 C dark chocolate chips

1/3 C whole wheat flour or white

1/2 C walnuts (chopped)

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cinnamon

1 T ground wheat germ

1 T ground flax

Mix all well.  Bake 325 degrees in 8 x 8 pan for 30-40 minutes or until knife comes out clean.

The best way to eat these is to warm them slightly in the microwave (10-15 seconds) and top with a small scoop of your favorite ice cream. (I didn't say the ice cream is good for you.) It is a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
           

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31

 

Enjoy your healthy brownie.

Enjoy your day.