Recipe Time ==> High Fiber Snack!

I've made these a few times now and each time, they turn out slightly different, but the same if that makes any sense lol!

I HIGHLY recommend increasing your water in-take if you are going to eat these, they are EXTREMELY high in fiber!

HIGH FIBER BROWNIES

8X8" Pan Non-stick / 350°F

1 Tbsp Coconut Oil (Melted) + Pan Coating
15oz Dried Black Beans
1/2 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa (Fair Trade is best)
1 level Tsp Espresso Instant Coffee
1/4 Cup Egg Whites
1/4 Cup Plain Unsweetened Apple Sauce
3 Tbsp Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
1/4 Cup Honey
1/4 Cup REAL Maple Syrup (Amber is Best!)
1 Tbsp Date Sugar
1 & 1/2 Tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
1/3 Cup Slivered Almonds OR Walnuts OR Pecans (OPTIONAL adds calories)

Bob's Red Mill Pastry Flour is mandatory for this recipe. Available at SuperCenter (Zehrs Stores) or Health Food Stores OR you can order on line directly.

Cook (rehydrate) the Black Beans according to the manufacturer's instructions and let cool completely.

Once cooled, mash by hand with a potato masher.

Mix all wet ingredients and add to the mashed beans.

Mix all dry ingredients (and nuts if you are going to add them) and together and then add to the wet mixture.

This is what it will look like... mine has Pecans in it...

Make sure it is well mixed and pour into the 8X8" lightly Greased pan and bake on 350°F for about 20 minutes (If they crack, its cooked too long).  If your oven tends to run hot and cooks evenly, it might only take 18 minutes. A toothpick won't help you with this one though, it will always come out wet.

LET THEM STAND! DO NOT TRY TO CUT OR TEST!  

You might think they are not cooked but, they are and the cooling process is necessary for the perfect end result.

Yes they look dark but, wait till you taste them!!! Nom nom nom!!! 

Once they are cooled off, refrigerate for a couple of hours and then cut into 16 equal squares and enjoy!!

DO NOT cover them for at least 24 hours after you cut them into serving sizes and make sure you drink lots of water with them, they are loaded with fiber!

ENJOY ONE AT A TIME!   

1/16 OF A SERVING HAS ABOUT 100 CALORIES

DRINK LOTS OF WATER TOO!! THESE ARE VERY HIGH IN FIBER

These are great in the morning, when you are on the run with a piece of fruit!