I'm not sure how many of you read Busy Bee Lauren's blog, but the other day she posted a very interesting recipe. When I first read what was in it, I just about gagged. However, after reading her raving review, my curiosity was sparked, and I went to the store after work and got the ingredients. Luckily, it only required 3 ingredients which were all relatively cheap.
So what is this mystery food?
Black Bean Brownies.
Before you barf, click out of this page, or just deem me insane, hear me out. I realize that black beans and chocolate don't typically mix. As I was making the black bean mixture, I almost couldn't stand the smell. However, BBL assured her readers that the smell did go away. I trusted in that, and pushed through. When I took the brownies out of the oven, they not only smelled delicious, but were super moist and I don't feel completely terrible about eating them. I have to say though, this recipe is delicious, and you would never guess that there were beans in it. Unless you have super food senses, which, I do not. The best thing about these brownies is that there are only 3 (okay, 4 if you count water) ingredients, and you just nix all the eggs and oil that most brownies require. So, here is the recipe. I recommend you all trying it. They are delicious!
1 can black beans
1 box brownie mix
1/2 bag chocolate chips
1 cup water
Drain and rinse of the black beans and then put them in a mixer. Add a cup of water and puree until the mixture is smooth. Mix the bean mixture with a box of brownie mix until combined, and then add in the chocolate chips. Pour into a baking dish, and bake according to the box instructions. Viola!
In other news, I am now obsessed with the show Glee. I realize it came out like...awhile ago, and that it's probably really lame that I'm just jumping on the band wagon right now...but better late than never, yeah? The other day I was feeling really bored and just felt like watching tv, so I found all the episodes of Glee and I have really enjoyed it ever since. I should have realized I would like it, considering it's pretty much a musical show, but my whole "I don't watch or do things that are currently popular unless I found it first" bias got the best of me. I love it though. I'm only on like episode 6 or 7, because my computer turns off every 15-20 minutes whenever I'm watching TV (anyone want to send me a new laptop/netbook. Thanks!), and then it takes about 20 minutes to get it booted up again, but I'm getting through it. But, I love the show. And I just wanted everyone to know that. And Fin, one of the main guys in the show? Pretty much I would like to marry him. Yeah....that's about it!
11 comments:
I saw this receipe and it sounds fascinating!
Try them! You will love them!
i'm thinking black bean brownies need to be first on our to do list as roomies.
Katie, they really should make you the preparedness specialist in your ward! You could plan a big event where everyone can sample items they can make from their food storage! You'd be great!And thanks for the great recipe. We are doing some food sampling at our Fifth Sunday in November meeting and I will definitely give that recipe to one of my presidency to make! (I'm not sure I could gag those down--sorry!!)
PS I'm up so late reading blogs because it's too uncomfortable sleeping with shingles!
I saw that recipe and I'm intrigued to try it. Esp. now that you tried it.
I haven't jumped on the Glee bandwagon yet...I just can't get myself to watch it yet. Everyone is obsessed with it though. Maybe one day...then I'll prob be hooked!
haha i love glee, it's such an awesome show. i jumped on the bandwagon in the middle of the first season so i came in pretty late too.
I really need to try these brownies. They do still scare me though, not going to lie. Hahah.
Glee is the best. I started watching it during the break between the first half and the second half. I love it. & the music. I jam out to Glee music ALL THE TIME!
I had those once at an enrichment activity that I went to with Kristalyn. They were pretty tasty!
It's all-fat brownies or no brownies at all....
I was just going to say the same thing as Diana! :) I remember they were really good. I'm SO glad that you are addicted to Glee. I never really have time for tv anymore, but thanks to Hulu and netflix, I am addicted! It is so good. :)
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