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Gluten-Free Brownies

“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

12 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

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

Directions

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

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Directions (continued)

or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist
crumbs (do not overbake). Cool completely on a wire rack. Yield: 1
dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie (calculated without walnuts) equals 184 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 100 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.