midnight brownies

Brownies-
1 (15oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup agave syrup
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup egg whites
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 tbsp vanilla
1 tsp baking powder
6 tbsp mini semisweet chocolate chips

Frosting-
6 oz fat free cream cheese
1/4 agave syrup
2 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp semisweet mini chocolate chips melted

Brownie directions-
Preheat oven to 350deg.
Lightly spray a 8x8 baking dish with nonstick spray.
In a food processor, mix all brownie ingredients (except chips). Chop on high, until smooth.
Clean off sides and blend for another 20 seconds.
Add the chips and stir well.
Spread into the 8x8 baking dish.
Bake for 20 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for about 1 hour and room temperature.

Frosting directions-
With a whisk attachment on an electric beater, blend all ingredients until light and fluffy.
Spread evenly over the top of the cooled brownies.
In a microwave safe bowl,melt the 2 tbsp of chips with a 2-secind spray of nonstick cooking oil.
Using a spool, swirl the chocolate on tip.
Allow it to set in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Serve and enjoy.

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JPAPROTA.