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Better Than “Real” Brownies

Prep Time50 minsTotal Time50 mins

Yes, sometimes even I need a brownie. These are so great and they are made with garbanzo beans! This means that you are getting protein in our brownie - what could be better? Makes 8-10 Brownies

 1 ½ cups Grain sweetened chocolate chips (try 70% cacao if you like dark chocolate)
 1 cup Garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
 4 Eggs
 1 cup Agave nectar or another lower glycemic sweetener (try Yacon syrup or Coconut Nectar)
 ½ tsp Baking powder
 Nuts – walnuts, pecans (optional)
 Dried cranberries or cherries (optional)
1

Melt chocolate in a sauce pan by simmering low until melted

2

In blender or food processor, combine beans and eggs

3

Add sweetener, baking powder and melted chocolate – blend until smooth

4

Pour batter into a sprayed 9x9 pan

5

Sprinkle nuts and berries on top if using and stir in pan

6

Bake at 350 for 45 mins

7

Allow to cool and enjoy