Reviewed: May 15, 2012

Tasty and healthy!

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Reviewed: May 15, 2012

I made these with high expectations... the results we so-so. They looked great and had a great fudgy texture but I just couldn't get past the beans. The batter tasted like beans, they smelled like beans while they where baking and the end result had an unmistakable bean-y taste. I probably won't make these again. To be fair I am pregnant so my sense of smell/taste is probably much sharper than usual. Someone else might not taste the beans at all.

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cicischwartz

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Winsted, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: May 13, 2012

Not your typical brownie. With that being said, they weren't bad at all, just not a texture I'm used to. I did opt to use the instant coffee and milk chocolate chips. Mine baked right at the 30 minute mark. I took these to work and they enjoyed them. They cut very nicely with a plastic knife and made for a great presentation.

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Molly

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Huntertown, Indiana, USA

Living In: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: May 13, 2012

Seriously, everyone who cares about their health MUST try this. Reading all the comments, I used 4T of unsweetened applesauce, 1/3C sugar, 2T honey, 1 tsp of baking powder, 1/2C of cocoa, about 1/3 of chopped walnuts. Try not to omit the coffee since it brings out the flavour. (We like our brownies with strong cocoa flavour and not as sweet.) They turned out so delicious and quite "fudgey"! Served with frozen raspberries and I'm sure fresh whipped cream would have made it a lot better. With or without the toppings I would still enjoy, and I am definitely making them again and again. If I really want to indulge, I would add chocolate chips (I omitted the chips because I wanted to see how it would turn out to be). Oh and I had to bake at least 10 minutes more than stated but that might be because I added extra cocoa and additional honey for part of sugar. Just keep checking until your tester comes out clean.

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kns215

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: May 13, 2012

This is an amazing recipe! Tastes very good, and they get even better the second day. I added a half teaspoon of baking powder to give them a bit more cakey feeling. I will stir the chocolate chips into the batter next time as the top of the brownies are "gooey." At 126 calories per piece, you really can "have your cake and eat it, too!"

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Kathy S.

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: May 13, 2012

These were great!!! I'll definitely make these again and again.

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mary2011

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hellertown, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Batesville, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: May 5, 2012

Made these last night - followed the recipe except I used a small amount of liquid coffee and not instant coffee. The three 12 year old boys in my house LOVED them and asked for 2nds. Granted, brownies aren't a "hard sell" but they couldn't taste anything "not normal" let alone the beans. Highly recommend!!

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Healthy Cook

Reviewed: May 5, 2012

Very very impressive. I was not sure how this would turn out, but I actually enjoyed it. It did taste a bit different from what you're used to in a brownie and that's why I deducted a star. But for a healthy treat, this is INCREDIBLE! Thanks Elizabeth for this wonderful recipe.

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marybakes

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Rolling Meadows, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 27, 2012

Not bad for a healthy alternative. But if you are expecting this to replace brownies, be warned. The texture is more grainy, less fudgey, and flat. But, with a glass of cold milk, it will surely satisfy that sweet tooth

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foodie222

Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2012

I have made these several times with the following changes, 3T coconut oil instead of vegetable,1/2 C agave nectar instead of sugar and I added 1/2 C chopped walnuts with 1/2C 68% cocoa choc chips, I also cut down the cooking time so they would be more brownie like in texture. Amazing considering they are gluten,sugar and dairy free!

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