On Healthy Living

What would life be without chocolate now and then? Simply not as sweet. Not only is dark chocolate good for you, but baked goods can be included in a healthy lifestyle in moderation.  Black bean brownies fit a healthy diet because they are low in fat, high in fiber and protein, and most importantly - chocolate!

The simplest method is to take a brownie mix and substitue a can of black beans for the eggs and oil. First rinse the black beans throroughly, then just cover with water before pureeing well in a blender. Slowly add the black bean puree to your mix and combine. Bake as directed on the package. You can use this method with different types of brownie mixes to see which you like best.

Black beans are almost tasteless once rinsed and pureered, making them easy to slip in other places as well. Try black bean cupcakes or cakes, or you can make a flourless type of vegan brownie torte using black beans, banana, and applesauce.

This method can also be used to making your own vegan brownies from scratch. Most commerical brownie mixes contain white sugar and powdered milk that would make them non-vegan. When making your own be sure to choose dark chocolate chips made without dairy. Cocoa powder is pure cocoa so it’s vegan already.

Leaving out the eggs and oil means you lose several grams of fat and cholesterol. Enjoy savoring the health benefits while you get your chocolate kick at the same time.

Rhonda wrote this on April 24th, 2008 and filed it under Healthy Living, Diet & Exercise, Healthy Cooking, Healthy Eating, Healthy Recipes, Health Foods, Vegetarian Cooking, Weight Loss |