Now that the candy frenzy is over, here is a healthy alternative to brownies.  I cannot make them because I am out of black beans with 20 days left on Saucy Survivor Island.  However I have heard a lot about this recipe from www.vegweb.com and I’m rather fascinated by the whole concept.  Black Beans?

1 (15.5oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

3 eggs or 3/4 cup of applesauce + 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

3 tablespoons vegetable oil    

1/4 cup cocoa powder    

1 pinch salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup sugar   

1 teaspoon instant coffee

1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended)

cayenne pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350. Blend everything together then pour into a greased 8" X 8" pan.  Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is dry and the edges pull away from the side of the pan.

These are extremely gooey-- keep this in mind!