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Friday, April 9, 2010

Sneak Attack: Brownies



Ingredients

3 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate 
1/2 cup carrot puree (after peeling and trimming the ends, steam for 10-12 minutes and then puree in a food processor for 2 minutes) 
1/2 cup spinach puree (steam for about 30 seconds, then puree in a food processor for 2 minutes) 
1/2 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar 
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 
2 tablespoons trans-fat-free soft tub margarine spread 
2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
2 large egg whites 
3/4 cup oat flour or all-purpose flour 
1/2 teaspoon baking powder 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
Nonstick cooking spray


Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over a very low flame. 

In a large bowl, combine the melted chocolate, vegetable purees, sugar, cocoa powder, margarine, and vanilla, and whisk until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in egg whites. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt with a wooden spoon. 

Pour the batter into the pan and bake 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before cutting. (do not serve warm, you can taste the spinach until they are completely cool)