Dark Chocolate-Orange Brownies

We've given brownies a zingy twist (pun intended) for a sinfully delicious dessert without the guilt. 

Ingredients

• 15-oz can black beans, drained
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee
• 1 teaspoon orange flavor
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Place the black beans, chocolate chips and oil in a food processor.
2. Cover and pulse until beans are even and smooth.
3. Add eggs, sugar, cocoa, instant coffee, orange flavor, vanilla, baking powder and salt; cover and blend until smooth.
4. Transfer to a parchment paper lined 8-inch square baking pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool on a wire rack.
7. Cut into 2-inch squares and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 2x2-inch brownie

Amount per serving

• Calories: 235
• Fat: 12g
• Total carbohydrates: 29g
  • Dietary fiber: 6g
• Protein: 7g
• Sodium: 6g