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black beans in brownies?

Okay, this may sound completely unorthodox or even a little bit gross—especially for dessert purists—but it could be worth a try. Consumer Reports on Health recently suggested that you can swap out fat for fiber in your favorite brownie mix by substituting a 15.5 oz can of liquefied black beans for the eggs and oil. Justadd water to get the right batter consistency before baking. Hmmm. If you try it, report the results to content@ideafit.com.


Sandy Todd Webster

For 22 years, Sandy Todd Webster was the chief architect of IDEA's content program - including the award-winning IDEA FITNESS JOURNAL and IDEA FOOD & NUTRITION TIPS - the industry's leading resources for fitness, wellness and nutrition professionals worldwide. She created, launched and nurtured these brands and many others during her productive and purposeful IDEA tenure. Sandy is a Rouxbe-certified professional plant-based cook and a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach who is pursuing a Master's degree in Sustainable Food Systems through The Culinary Institute of America (expected August 2024). She plans to combine these passions with her content expertise to continue inspiring others to make the world a more just, healthy and regenerative place.

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