Chocoholic’s Revenge

1/2 cup cocoa
1/3 cup canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) black beans or kidney beans, drained
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts (Optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8 x 8 inch or a 7 x 11 inch baking pan. In a large food processor or blender, combine all ingredients except nuts. Blend well until very smooth. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into pan. Bake 35 - 40 minutes or just until set in the center. Do not over-bake.For a flourless, chocolate cake and an elegant presentation, pour batter into round cake pan. Cut into wedges and serve with raspberry or strawberry sauce.Note: The brownies can be reduced in calories by substituting the 1 ¼ cup sugar with 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup Splenda.

Serves 20

Nutritional Information per serving:

Calories: 115
Fat 5 grams
Fiber 2 grams

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