High blood pressure? Treat yourself to these brownies

By Jim Bailey
theyankeechef.blogspot.com

Due to my son’s daily struggle with high blood pressure, I thought of this old (almost forgotten) recipe from my father’s collection.

My son had no clue what was in them and neither will you! The term “moist” doesn’t even begin to do them justice; they are super chocolatey and just plain great to eat and feel good about it after!

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained well
3 eggs
1/4 cup cocoa
4 ounces dark (at least 70% cacao) chocolate
1 tablespoon vanilla
3/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons pure olive oil
Nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon baking powder

Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

Add oil and dark chocolate into a microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 minute.

Remove to stir until smooth. If you need to heat longer, do so in 15 second increments until completely melted; set aside.

In a food processor or blender, add remaining ingredients and melted chocolate. Puree on high until completely smooth.

Pour into prepared pan and bake 25 minutes. It will feel slightly soft but that is what you want.

Remove from oven to cool.

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About the Author: Jim Bailey is a third generation Yankee Chef, New England food historian and newspaper columnist. His first cookbook, simply titled The Yankee Chef, has been published. He welcomes all feedback, questions or comments at theyankeechef@aol.com.

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