Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2008

I have a real sweet tooth so I try to find healthier versions of treats to keep around the house and this one works. I like the texture, fudgy, and the flavor. The after taste is a little bean-y but that could probably be worked out with more coffee or vanilla or something. These are not so good I would serve to guests, but good enough for guilt-free chocolate binges!

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ashley

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Living In: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2008

Wow! What a pleasant surprise. Made these last night and was a bit aprehensive to try them, I'm so glad I did! Yummy. Everyone loves them, I've had several requests for the recipe. Definitely a keeper.

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Reviewed: May 22, 2008

I've had these before and they were excellent however, I would not recommend using special dark cocoa...it makes the recipe unedible.

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Liz

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Reviewed: May 15, 2008

Good taste, odd texture. Next time I'll try adding baking powder as reccommended by another reviewer.

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ByMarce

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Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2008

We are brownie conosuiers and my family absolutely LOVED these brownies!! I didn't have instant coffee so I substituted with 3 tsps of strong coffee. It definitely brought out the chocolate flavor and we couldn't taste the beans at all. A little different texture but very similar to fudgy brownies which we love. Will definitely make again!!

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Momof4

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Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2008

I read the other posts about this recipe saying they didn't taste black beans at all... I don't agree! I can definitely taste black beans. That said, I don't thing they're horrible... I wouldn't make them again though. The aftertaste is ok, the chocolate really comes through after the brownie has been swallowed.

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sans83

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Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2008

I love healthy baking, and I am used to things tasting a little funky now and then. I had high hopes, but this recipe, sadly, was terrible. It tasted like re-fried beans.

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yogagirl21

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Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2008

UNBELIEVABLE! What a treat! I was trying to get rid of some extra milk chocolate chips when I came across this recipe. I'm always on the lookout for good flour-less recipes, so I was excited to give this a try. My family could not believe these were made out of black beans! We could not taste them at all. Thanks for the fabulous recipe.

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Christy

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Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2008

I deceived my Bible study group by letting everyone eat the brownies before announcing what it was they were eating. ;) They had noticed a slightly different texture and, to a lesser extent, taste, but had no idea it would be beans that made the difference! Surprisingly good, though not quite comparable to the classic brownie.

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MrsJPS

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Living In: Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2008

My husband and I (along with several friends) all thought this tasted like chocolate black beans. I followed the recipe exactly, but you could definitely taste the beans. We did not care for it.

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Tammy

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Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2008

I made these for my girlfriends and no one could guess that they contained black beans! Not the same taste as a high calorie double fudge brownie, but still, an amazing brownie considering the ingredients.

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Julie

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2008

WOW!!!!!!! I made this for my fiance, as he loves black beans, I told him I was making him something special. He didn't even know there were black beans in there! They are a bit different in texture, but not too much. I'm going to try to make them a little more gooey...but awesome nonetheless! Thanks.

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Valerie

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2008

Who'd ever think of using black beans in brownies? My hubby and I are both watching our weight, and since we both love to eat sweets, I was looking for a healthier brownie recipe. I found it! This was surprisingly delicious! The only thing I miss is the flaky topping I'm used to seeing when I make brownies from a box. I followed this recipe exactly, it was moist and very tasty.

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momcat63

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Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2008

Delicious! I did, however, add, as one reviewer suggested, a small amount of baking powder to make the brownies more cake-like. They were very delicious and there is no apparent black bean flavor at all!

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GoodCook

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Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2008

I have a killer sweet tooth and I have to say these are pretty gosh darn good. I experimented a little and found that adding about a teaspoon of baking powder gives a little more cake-like brownie if you prefer that texture. I left out the coffee and I cannot taste any black bean flavor. Great recipe!

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pardonmyfrench

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2008

I've recently been trying to stay away from flour but I love my sweets and chocolate. I didn't have the coffee, but I have a feeling it would have taken the very mild hint of black bean flavor completely away. I used a lot of chocolate chips which I think helped as well. Great for a healthy twist on brownies.

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