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Healthier Kid-Friendly Recipe: Brownies

Healthier Kid-Friendly Recipe: Brownies
December 16, 2015
Shelly Frank, RD, LD
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When families are eating healthy, well-balanced meals, it is okay to occasionally eat a treat! Try making healthier versions of kid-friendly favorites, such as brownies: 

Recipe: Brownies
Makes 16 servings
These brownies have more protein and fiber with less fat and sugar – you won’t miss it!

Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup cooked black beans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips, divided
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 eggs or ½ cup egg substitute
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup sugar or sugar substitute (or use half of each)
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a blender, puree the beans with the oil and applesauce. Add eggs, cocoa, sugar, and vanilla and blend until smooth.
  3. Melt ¼ cup of the chocolate chips in microwave (put in microwave safe dish and microwave on high for approximately one minute). Add to blender.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; add to blender and pulse until just mixed together. Stir in remaining chocolate chips.
  5.  Pour into prepared pan. Bake until the surface looks ‘matte’ around edges and still a bit shiny in the middle, about 20 minutes. Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting and removing from the pan.

Nutrition Facts per serving: 126 calories, 3 gm protein, 18 gm carbohydrates, 5 gm fat, 3 gm fiber, 40 mg cholesterol, 144 mg sodium.

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About the author: Shelly Frank, RD, LD

Shelly Frank, RD, LD is a clinical dietitian with the Center for Better Health and Nutrition and the HealthWorks! programs within Cincinnati Children's Heart Institute. Shelly has been providing pediatric weight management services at Cincinnati Children’s for over 15 years.

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