PIGS ARE FLYING!

The expression "When pigs fly. . ." denotes something coming true that seemed impossible.

I am here to tell you that pigs must be flying, and, no, it's not because I recently did some baking (which I'm actually good at).

Why are pigs flying?

I have discovered a low-fat, high-fiber brownie recipe that also naturally includes protein! YES!

Do you see my lovely pictures above? Those are pictures of my SECOND batch of Black Bean Brownies! They were so good the first time that I made a second batch today!

Don't let the name throw you off. If you didn't know they had Black Beans in them, you wouldn't know they had Black Beans in them. : ) You would NEVER guess. I dare you to try the recipe and see for yourself. The texture is a little more moist than the standard brownie recipe, but who wouldn't like moister brownies?

Some years ago I saw a show where a lady lost weight and she sited a chocolate cake recipe where she used beans. I have tried for a long time to find any such recipe, and I never could until I saw this brownie recipe on SparkPeople.com last month.

I love brownies, and this makes me feel less guilty about enjoying them, and they really do taste delicious.

Here is the recipe from www.sparkpeople.com :

BLACK BEAN BROWNIES

1 -15 oz can Black Beans (drained and rinsed well)
4 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated Splenda (I have used a 1/2 cup sugar instead.)
3 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp strong coffee or espresso (or 1 tbsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water)
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp canola or olive oil (I use vegetable oil.)
1 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare an 8x8 baking pan by spraying it with cooking spray.
Mix all ingredients in a food processor or blender. (I use a Magic Bullet.)
Add the beans last and make sure you blend VERY well.

Bake for 30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. (I have had to bake for 40 minutes in my oven.)

These brownies are delicious hot out of the oven or cooled down!

Try this recipe and tell me what you think!