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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 146.3
  • Total Fat: 3.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 202.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.2 g
  • Protein: 6.1 g

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High Fiber Brownies

Submitted by: SP_STEPF
High Fiber Brownies

Introduction

These brownies have a few secret ingredients that boost the nutrition, while the dark cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips keep the rich flavor that you crave in a brownie. These brownies have a few secret ingredients that boost the nutrition, while the dark cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips keep the rich flavor that you crave in a brownie.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed (or 1 1/2 cups cooked dried beans)
    2 cups water
    1/2 cup prunes
    1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/3 cup dark cocoa powder

    1/2 cup oats
    1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
    1/2 t salt
    1 1/2 t baking powder
    1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Tips

I prefer the richer flavor of dark brown sugar, but you can use light if that's all you have.
Swap vanilla extract for almond or peppermint extract to alter the flavor. (If you use almond extract, mix in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds to the batter. For minty brownies, add a couple of chopped candy canes.)
These have 6 g fiber and protein each--and just 3 g fat. This is a treat you can feel good about eating. The result is a thick, fudge-like brownie that's rich and delicious.


Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Place the prunes in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times to start to break them down.

Add the black beans and process until smooth, adding a cup of the water in a steady stream to thin the mixture. The beans and prunes will be smooth with a few chunks.

Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract and pulse a few times to combine.

Add the oats, flour, salt and baking powder to the food processor and pulse until combined.

Add the remaining cup of water in a stream until a thick but smooth batter has formed. (You might not need all the water.)

Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to mix in.

Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, then pour in the brownie batter.

Bake 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing into 12 brownies.

Note: For a party, slice into 24 brownies.






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  • Incredible!
    27 of 27 people found this review helpful
    This certainely is not your everyday brownie and I thought it was going to have a bit of black bean flavor but it does not. Though not your usual chocolatey brownie; it is very satisfying. Try it I think you'll like it. - 4/11/10

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  • 21 of 22 people found this review helpful
    I am going to try this recipe today.. a couple questions... first, is "t" teaspoon or tablespoon? (for salt and baking soda) Also, in the ingredient list it says baking soda; however, in the directions it says baking powder. As someone very new to cooking, I don't know which to use :) Help, please! - 3/17/10

    Reply from SP_STEPF (3/17/10)
    t always means teaspoon; T is tablespoon
    I clarified the recipe; it should be baking powder.


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  • Very Good
    18 of 18 people found this review helpful
    I used a jar of prune baby food instead of doing prunes in the food processor and it worked great. Not your typical brownie but a good alternate when wanting something chocolatey. - 2/9/11

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  • 15 of 16 people found this review helpful
    Thanks for the recipe. Adzuki beans would work really well also if you are finding you don't like the texture with the black beans. Adzuki beans are the beans they use in red bean paste in asian cooking and they are very high in fiber as well. - 2/9/11

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  • Bad
    11 of 14 people found this review helpful
    We did not like these at all. They were thick and dry and sort of pasty. I've yet to find a black bean brownie recipe that I LOVE (some are okay), but this was one was the worst I've had. Sorry. :o( - 6/12/10

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  • O.K.
    10 of 11 people found this review helpful
    REALLY unappetizing, and I was so excited and love black beans: it just wasn't a brownie! :( Re-made substituting 3-4 bananas for the black beans and adding 1/4 cup regular sugar: much more of a treat! I'd rather have a smaller piece of something really yum than lots of something unsatisfying :) - 5/10/10

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  • Incredible!
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
    Thanks for this great high fiber recipe. I am always looking for them. I left out the chocolate chips. I wish I had kept them in will make again with chips. Good recipe for a special treat. Nice size so smaller 24 pcs will suffice, now I must freeze them to stop the urge to try again.Pat in Maine - 3/21/10

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  • Bad
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Sorry for bad rating BUT even after reading other's comments and trying to doctor these a bit, they were horrible! Nasty texture and weird flavor... Wasted ingredients... :o( - 3/14/11

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  • Very Good
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Turned out Yummy! When I was making them I was worried because the batter tasted bitter, so added 1c. of chocolate chips instead of 1/2c. They are bitter sweet and great for people who find regular brownies too sweet. Directions leave out where to add dark cocoa powder - make sure you put it in. - 2/16/11

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  • 6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    This is a recipe that I definately will never make again. They are brown in color and that is the only thing that makes them even resemble a brownie. My husband who loves brownies says that he will never eat another one of them. I even added some walnuts to the batter, hoping they would be better - 2/11/11

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  • O.K.
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    These looked nice and smelled nice and even tasted ok . . . however, I had an issue with the texture. - 10/25/10

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  • 3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I have been making Dr. Fuhrman's black bean brownies (adding 1/4 to 1/2 c of avocado for added creaminess and a dash of esspresso powder) but this recipe looks really good and maybe more "authentic" - looking forward to trying it. If you think too dry, try adding some avocado, should make great!
    - 3/19/12

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  • Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    These are interesting! You don't need a whole bunch to be satisfied like your normal sweet. I would call them a sweet that doesn't make you feel guilty or bad. Very satisfying, with the little sugar in them, it curbs the sweet toothe. Great recipe! Reminds me more of good bread then a brownie. - 1/14/12

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  • 2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    These are not like normal brownies which was good because they were not too sweet but I dont think I cooked them long enough. They tasted a bit raw. I have eaten one each day and I am getting more used to the flavour and they do make my chocolate cravings go away. noone else liked them though. - 3/13/12

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  • Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    What a yummy treat treat!! Thank you so much for the recipe. Such a health alternative with this recipe. The only thing I did different is process a banana, and some applesauce for added moisture and sweetness. I have a lactose and diabetic in the family so I am getting good at vegan recipes. Thanks - 1/24/12

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  • Very Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    These are so good, bet ya can't eat just one! LOL - 2/9/11

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  • 2 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Weight Watchers - 2 points - 1/23/11

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    YUM! I am a person who thinks normal brownies are too sweet so this was PERFECT! But my whole family hated them. I loved the consistency. They were bitter sweet and wonderful. Do not be fooled, there is still some bean taste but oh do you get the chocolate taste. Not for everyone but give it a try! - 7/29/12

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Excellent recipe, low glycemic load in these puppies! Easily makes 24- I found 12 to be too huge. I have made these three times now- every time a winner! - 11/4/11

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    i put it in my cookbook, thanks! - 2/9/11

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    These are so easy to make in the food processor! - 2/9/11

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  • 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    We likes these very much and Grandson ate two!!! Very Goooood!!!! - 3/21/10

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Yummy! - 3/20/10

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 12 people found this review helpful
    I cant wait to try this it looks amazing. My time of the month is coming and i will need the chocolate badly what a great way to get the chocolate and not feel bad. - 3/12/10

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  • I am going to try this one out. I use sucanat instead of processed sugar and I will have to buy some prunes but I have a really bad craving for sweets and it has messed me up calorie wise so many times, maybe these will be the answer! - 5/16/13

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  • I suggest soaking the beans and the prunes (separately), preferably overnight. For those who cannot eat refined/added sugars, soak dates in a bowl overnight and that will give you about the same flavor. I like this recipe, but as I am not vegan and on the elimination diet, honey is just fine for me! - 4/25/13

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  • You know, buying baby food prunes works just like regular prunes without all the work. They come contained in 1/2 cup servings! - 3/18/13

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  • I would like to point out that these brownies are VEGAN and could probably also be made GLUTEN FREE very easily. Not a small accomplishment. - 3/12/13

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  • Tastey, so long as you don't think of them as brownies. A healthy, chocolatey chewy treat! - 2/4/13

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  • Very good! Maybe can add some carrot, so it becomes more wet. - 2/2/13

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  • I really did not like the texture or taste of this brownie. My husband suggested that I add a thick layer of icing to smarten them up. I will not be making this recipe again. - 1/19/13

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  • I certanly going to try these brownie after I buy the ingredient. They look too good to be true. I'm very curious :-) - 11/19/12

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  • I took a bite and threw the rest out. The texture was awful (almost like rubber, but somehow pasty at the same time) and the flavor was extremely disappointing. I'm not a picky eater, but these were bad. - 11/2/12

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  • I prefer a lighter texture and sweeter brownie. Recommend adding additional sweetner of your choice. With that said I will eat them as a healthy afternoon snack. - 10/22/12

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  • I made this today doubling the sugar, upping the cocoa to 1/2 cup, swapping in milk for a cup of the water bc I'm not vegan, and 3/4 C of sweetened applesauce for another 1/2 C. of the water. I omitted the choc. chips, and that was probably a mistake, because it's not really got much flavor to it. - 10/13/12

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  • O.K.
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Sounds a little too rich for my tastes. Prunes, brown sugar... Enjoy on your own. - 10/8/12

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  • Sorry, I did not like these. They looked and smelled good, but the taste and texture was bad. Everyone in my family agreed. We ended up throwing away 20 of these. I am glad I tried it though. - 10/6/12

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  • Love the sweet, fruity moist taste of these brownies. Will definitely make them again. - 9/20/12

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  • Probably a dumb question but... where do I get prunes from? Just a regular grocery store? And are the prunes you used fresh? Or were they canned? Thanks!! I'd really like to try this recipe! - 9/19/12

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  • I don't have a food processor. Does anyone know if the blender would work?? I would really like to try this recipe. - 9/6/12

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  • Sorry. I tried these and was really unimpressed. There was a bitterness to it and unappetizing mouth feel. My SO took one bite and told me "never buy that brand again" thinking they came from a box (I never tell him when I remake recipes like this). Sorry. - 8/22/12

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  • I tried this recipe, was a bit dissapointed. The flavour was OK but the texture was pasty. - 8/20/12

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  • I made it, it's delicious I think :) - 8/10/12

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  • I can't believe how good these are. I can tell that they are low fat, but they are sweet enough and a big portion!
    To answer your question LINZW3 a small t= teaspoon and large T= tablespoon - 8/7/12

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  • KICKED MY CHOCOLATE CRAVING IN THE PANTS! - 8/7/12

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  • This sounds so yum. I'm going to have to try it soon. - 8/6/12

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  • Hope it is ad good as it sounds. My family are picky eaters. - 8/3/12

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  • These were BAD. My hubby will eat anything and wont eat these. I used extra chocolate and it didn't help. - 7/26/12

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  • Revolting. Sorry, I would rather eat the prunes and black beans in their natural form. If you want a brownie you are better off making a batch, keeping one piece, and taking the rest to the neighbors. - 7/25/12

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  • When should the cocoa go in? I added it with the flour. They taste better after they cool. It is an odd texture for a brownie. I might try it again with white flour next time. - 7/9/12

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  • where/when to put the dark cocoa powder? I dont find it in the directions. - 6/21/12

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  • I think this recipe can be tweeked-- less black beans and oats more prunes, perhaps. Perhaps try using semi-sweet chocolate instead of cocoa. Thanks for the basic idea! - 6/1/12

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  • Like others say, not your typical brownie. The texture was nice and dense, and I love the nutritious ingredients, but I really needed a little more sweet flavor. Maybe spreading the melted chocolate chips on top or add apple sauce instead of water would help. A little calorie dense, too. - 6/1/12

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  • t is for teaspoon
    T is for Tablespoon - 5/31/12

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  • Cocoa powder is listed in the ingredients but is not mentioned in the directions. - 5/18/12

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  • This is just the recipe for today since I am preparing some blackbeans right now! It looks power packed with good nutrients too! Thankyou for sharing it! - 5/16/12

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  • Question; Do you have to use a food prosessor? Can a blender be used instead of the prosessor? Not everyone has one. - 5/15/12

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  • Great! I cut the brownies in half because they were nice and big. Note that the recipe doesn't include instructions for adding the cocoa powder, so I added it with the dry ingredients.

    These aren't too sweet, which is perfect. - 5/6/12

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  • I read the comments & got worried. Then I ate one & loved it! It looked pretty dry so I sifted powdered sugar over the top. DH liked it ok til I shared the secret ingredient (black beans; he knew about the prunes!). My food processor has a small bowl so I used the blender. I had to finish in a bowl. - 5/5/12

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  • I'm sorry but I would much rather eat the real thing if I want a treat. The taste of these are not "bad," but they certainly did not satisfy the brownie craving. - 4/26/12

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  • they arent horrible, but they certainly DO NOT come out like the picture. They are very dense. Probably better with an egg in them. - 4/24/12

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  • I was so excited to try this recipe but was disappointed with the results. The texture & look was nothing like a brownie. The taste was OK. We found that if we squirted some chocolate syrup on them, they were much better. Tomorrow I'll try 'em with some Nutella on top! - 4/23/12

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  • Ick! Dry and nasty. - 4/20/12

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  • In reading the review below, I am looking forward to making these as well, but I am not seeing where to add the Coco powder as well, just the chocolate chips, as EIRASXERO11 indicated in her review. Where did everyone else add it, with the chocolate chips or with the dry ingrediants? - 4/20/12

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  • Wow! I am thoroughly impressed with the moist texture of this brownie. I added my own measure of cocoa powder (2 tsp) since the recipe was lacking and it turned out amazing! i love the extra fiber, super food black beans and ZERO oil, butter or eggs. Delicious!! - 4/10/12

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  • FYI, the calorie calculation is incorrect. you have .3 tbsp. in ingredient calculation, and the receipe calls for 1/4 cup, not a teaspoon. - 4/3/12

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  • For fewer calories and more fiber these ring my chocolate chimes! - 3/30/12

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  • I found these benefited from time "aging" in the refrigerator, wrapped tightly. I think maybe adding some instant coffee would be interesting. Husband didn't like them at all, but I found them a good chocolate "fix." - 3/23/12

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  • This is a great recipe. I think the word "brownie" we automatically associate with the rich, chocolaty, completely unhealthy actual brownie... so when you try this, maybe call it a "slice" ... because this is actually healthy and it tastes it, it's lovely though, my whole family loved it! - 3/15/12

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  • Not much taste. Pretty bland. The recipe tells you to have cocoa powder but never tells you to add it. If you don't have a food processor don't attempt this recipe. Needs some major adjustment for flavor. I wouldn't really call these brownies. - 3/10/12

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  • Sounds yummy! - 2/18/12

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  • The texture and moisture were great but I didn't love the taste. My husband did and my son did eat one but with lots of cool whip. I added more sugar to suit my taste which kind of defeated the purpose of being a healthier brownie. - 2/14/12

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  • Not a big fan of sweets, but I do like a little chocolate every now and again. These were perfect for that. Chocolate-y, but not overly sweet, like so many brownies are. Really good with mixed berries. - 2/4/12

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  • Read all the comments, and i've decided to try these asap!
    thanks for offering brownies that can be healthier! i'd made some box ones this week, and ended up giving them all away bcs i wasn't willing to consume the unhealthy ingredients!
    now, Those!! were wasted ingredients, lol ! - 1/25/12

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  • Sounds like a great midnite snack that takes away the guilt! I will let you know how they taste. - 1/23/12

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  • These are really good, especially hot. I cut them into 12 pieces, froze them, and eat one when I have extra calories to "spend" at night. I heat them up and have them with decaf coffee or tea. Delicious, chocolatey, and healthy! Great for breakfast on the go -- just heat in microwave. - 1/23/12

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  • Oooh I bet my son would like this... and would gladly eat it for breakfast. If it gets oatmeal & beans down I don't mind him having some chocolate. Might even eventually sneak in some nuts or flax? Would probably use mint flavor rather than candy. But definitely sounds like one to try! - 1/16/12

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  • Just made them ... they are soooo good !! - 1/10/12

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  • just okay. not very sweet. the texture could be an issue. i recommend cutting 24 pieces. it goes well with a glass of cold milk. - 1/7/12

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  • Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I like brownies! I might it sometime! - 1/2/12

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  • Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Too many calories for the taste, for me. But an interesting way to get more fiber. - 12/8/11

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  • The texture is a bit strange, but it's pretty good. My 2-year-old loves them. - 11/30/11

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  • I made these tonight and they are good :o) I agree with other reviewers that it could be more sweet but it is really good when you want brownies. - 11/28/11

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  • great - 11/28/11

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  • These are awesome! I made the almond variation. They don't really taste like brownies, more like a chewy, fruity granola bar, but I love them. - 11/22/11

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  • Genius! I have four little boys and I'm always looking for ways to "sneak" nutrients into their snacks. I can't wait to try baking these! - 11/22/11

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  • Good
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I was glad, at first glance to find a brownie recipe but looking at the list of ingredients, I'm afraid that I would not like it and some comments tell me that it would not be my favorite recipe at all. I am sorry. - 11/22/11

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  • 0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    yea not so sure about the beans, but everything about this recipe seems healthy. so ill definitely give it a try and give my feedback. - 11/22/11

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  • Sounds DELICIOUS--These ingredients are definitely on my grocery list !!! - 8/19/11

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  • Definitely needs some tweaking to work on texture. Taste was good- not overly sweet. The "price" is right calorically but they were gummier than I would have liked. I think I overcooked them. Would try again, but need some work:) - 7/20/11

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  • Very dense. Not very sweet. Taste is quite different from traditional brownies. Served them to six kids. Only three kids ate them. - 4/29/11

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  • What a healthy treat! And a great substitute for my FiberOne bar that I eat each day! My kids and husband did not approve, though! But I loved making these and eating them! I had three friends try them. One wasn't into it, two said, "Yummy" and were interested in the nutrition facts! THANKS!!! - 4/19/11

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  • Not your typical brownie but so healthy! - 3/18/11

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  • I really like these. I think when people see brownies, they think sweet. They are not sweet but more rich and chocolatey. I would rename them a chocolate fruit bar. I keep them in my refrig for my chocolate attack. Also I added couple drops of chocolate stevia to ensure chocolate flavor. - 3/3/11

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  • I made these and didn't tell the boys what was in them. They smell like brownies, they look like brownies, and the boys even ate a few. However, they just don't taste that good. I even added 3x the choc. chips. I ended up tossing about 3/4 of them. No one would touch them after they ate 1 or 2. yuk. - 2/26/11

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  • these were just alright. The chocolate flavor was there..but they were rubbery and mushy all at once. Will do in a pinch for a craving..but won't got through the trouble again. - 2/23/11

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  • I didn't like them by themselves. I added a tablespoon of cool whip on top and it was eatable. Would not make them again. - 2/19/11

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  • The texture of these brownies was horrible. The flavor was not bad at all. I wonder if using whole wheat pastry flour instead of the whole wheat flour would solve the texture problem? - 2/18/11

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  • I just didn't like the taste or texture of these brownies. I was hoping they would be better. I'll keep looking for healthy brownie recipe. - 2/16/11

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  • I really didn't like this one. I found it tasted more like black beans than brownies and the prunes didn't give it enough sweetness. I also increased the amount of cocoa in the recipe and it still wasn't chocolatey enough for me. - 2/14/11

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