Rocco Dispirito's Fudgy Fruit & Nut Bars
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 84.4
- Total Fat: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.8 mg
- Sodium: 97.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 14.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Rocco Dispirito's Fudgy Fruit & Nut Bars calories by ingredient
Introduction
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/rocco-dispiritos-fudgy-fruit-nut-bars
Brownies are not usually part of a healthy diet, but Chef Rocco Dispirito’s version is the best thing he ever ate under 100 calories. The secret ingredient is canned black beans, which add texture and moisture – creating a delicious fudge-like brownie. http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/rocco-dispi
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Brownies are not usually part of a healthy diet, but Chef Rocco Dispirito’s version is the best thing he ever ate under 100 calories. The secret ingredient is canned black beans, which add texture and moisture – creating a delicious fudge-like brownie.
Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
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15 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp expresso powder
¾ cup liquid egg substitute
3 tbsp whole wheat pastry flour
¾ cup agave nectar
1 tsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
Tips
Rocco's original recipe was 12 brownies.
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Combine the beans, cocoa powder, espresso powder, egg substitute, and flour in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl after 1 minute.
2. Add the agave, butter and vanilla. Process until all of the ingredients are combined, about 1 minute. Pour the batter into a prepared baking dish, and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 20 minutes, turning the dish halfway through the baking time. Turn down the temperature of the oven to 300°F and bake for another 5-8 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a little bit of soft batter clinging to it. It should not come out clean, if it does: it is overcooked.
3. Let the bars cool completely at room temperature in the baking dish on a wire rack. Then put them in the fridge for at least 3 hours. When they are cold, cut them into 16 squares and serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Serving Size: Makes 16 brownies
2. Add the agave, butter and vanilla. Process until all of the ingredients are combined, about 1 minute. Pour the batter into a prepared baking dish, and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 20 minutes, turning the dish halfway through the baking time. Turn down the temperature of the oven to 300°F and bake for another 5-8 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a little bit of soft batter clinging to it. It should not come out clean, if it does: it is overcooked.
3. Let the bars cool completely at room temperature in the baking dish on a wire rack. Then put them in the fridge for at least 3 hours. When they are cold, cut them into 16 squares and serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Serving Size: Makes 16 brownies
