GLUTEN-FREE BROWNIES

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"No one ever guesses that these fudgy, moist brownies are gluten-free, as well as flourless and, actually, made with beans!" Jean Ecos - Hartland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 egg whites
1 egg
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules, optional
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Dash salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, place the beans, egg whites, egg, coffee granules if desired, oil and vanilla in a food processor. Cover and process until smooth., In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, baking powder and salt; add to bean mixture. Cover and process until combined. Gradually add the chocolate; process until blended., Pour batter into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.