LOW GLYCEMIC (LOW G.I.) PECAN BROWNIES

Low Glycemic (Low G.i.) Pecan Brownies image

Thank You Rick Gallop! Taken from his book, "The GI Diet Clinic" - A low glycemic version of Pecan Brownies. And no, you can't taste the beans! Of course this recipe is packed with fiber so they are healthy, but oh so tasty, so get baking! Nuts on top add some crunch to these cakey brownies. Storage: These brownies need to covered with plastic wrap or cut and stored in airtight container for up to 4 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 weeks.

Provided by melonhead

Categories Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 16 brownies, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans or 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup skim milk
1/3 cup liquid egg substitute, like egg beaters
1/4 cup soft non-hydrogenated margarine, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar substitute
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans

Steps:

In food processor, puree beans until coarse.
Add in milk, egg, margarine and vanilla and puree until nice and smooth, scrape down sides a few times. Put aside.
In large bowl combine the flour, cocoa, sugar substitute, baking powder and salt.
Pour bean mixture over flour mixture. Stir to combine.
Scrape batter into parchment paper lined 8-inch square baking pan, smoothing top.
Sprinkle with pecans.
Bake in 350F oven for about 18 minutes or until cake tester or toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1643.1, Fat 50.5, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 3.3, Sodium 773.1, Carbohydrate 252.7, Fiber 47.2, Sugar 73.1, Protein 69.3