Chocolate Brownies - Take 3 (DF)

     

These brownies are a combination of this recipe and the fudgy brownie recipe I like !

Ingredients:

1 can black beans (I did not drain)

8 or 9 large medjool dates, sliced

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or water

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1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

3/4 cups whole wheat flour (or gluten free or spelt)

Directions:

Place the black beans, dates, vanilla extract and milk (or water) in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl until well combined.  

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.  Batter will be thick.

Spread into an 8x8 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor. 
For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

Kidney Butter Bean Salad (DF, GF)

A bean salad is always GREAT in the summer !!!  Make this for picnics, lunches, get-togethers, or a side dish for dinner.  The butter beans add a nice flavor to the bean salad.  This is a GREAT way to get your fiber !!!  

Ingredients:

2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped red bell pepper

1 onion, chopped

2 Tbsp dried parsley

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried basil

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.  Let the salad sit for a couple hours before serving to blend the flavors.