Well, it's like 105 here in Wisconsin today and it's pretty much going to be that ridiculous for the rest of the week (so I hear.) If you're anything like me, this heat makes you want to do three things:
*Spend all day in a pool or lake
*Eat lots and lots of frozen treats
*NOTHING
I can't get you to a pool or help you shirk out on responsiblities and real life for a few days so you can enjoy some Bravo re-runs in the AC, but I can give you some direction on responsible choices for frozen treats.
Check out the below link to Eat THIS, Not That and then head to the grocery store. I love this featurette in Men's Health. And ladies, just because this article is from a men's magazine doesn't mean we can't be healthy and buff while enjoying frozen bliss on a stick :) There are a lot of trade-offs to satisfy any sweet tooth so check it out and hit the frozen foods section!
Eat THIS, Not THAT: Frozen Treats Edition
Keep your cool, folks. Keep your cool.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
black bean brownies (bau da bau) oh!
Guess I haven't updated this blog IN OVER SIX MONTHS! My bad, guys. I feel bad that I've been neglectful but then I look back on the past six months (which have flown by at a neck-breaking pace) and honestly, it's a miracle I even remembered my log-in info in the crazy wonderful chaos that has been my life.
Anyway, how about I make it up to you with chocolatey, fudgey, relatively healthy brownies?!
I learned about the deliciousness that is a black bean brownie after my sister gave them rave reviews a few weeks ago. My sister passed the recipe onto me after trying them for herself and giving them her stamp of approval. I trust my sister's taste especially when it comes to sweets because girlfriend knows her sweets. In my opinion, these brownies do not disappoint but I highly encourage you to try them for yourself.
Bonus: It's safe to lick the batter bowl since there are no raw eggs required!
Ingredients:
*1 box standard brownie mix (I used Betty Crocker's Fudge Brownie Mix, Family Size)
*1 15 oz can of black beans (I like Busch's Lower Sodium Black Beans)
*Water
*Nuts (optional)
*Chocolate chips (optional)
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Directions:
*Drain and rinse the black beans; put back into the can (rinse can before placing beans back in)
*Add water to can of beans up to the brim
*Use a food processor or, my fave, the Magic Bullet and puree the bean and water mixture. You cannot over-puree the beans. You don't want any lumps in the puree especially if you're going to try and pass these off as regular brownies. A big chunk of bean would really ruin the illusion.
*Beat together in a bowl your black bean puree and the box of dry brownie mix--do not add eggs, do not add oil, do not collect $200, do not pass go.
*Bake as instructed for your pan size and desired thickness according to the box. I sprinkled chocolate chips on my brownies to try and get my husband warm up to eating them. It worked :) He put up a fight but finally gave in...and liked them.
*Cut, cool, and enjoy!
I won't tell you they taste exactly like traditional brownies but you certainly cannot taste the beans. This recipe makes a deliciously, deceptively fudgey treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth without guilting you into 50 extra sit-ups for the day.
Anyway, how about I make it up to you with chocolatey, fudgey, relatively healthy brownies?!
I learned about the deliciousness that is a black bean brownie after my sister gave them rave reviews a few weeks ago. My sister passed the recipe onto me after trying them for herself and giving them her stamp of approval. I trust my sister's taste especially when it comes to sweets because girlfriend knows her sweets. In my opinion, these brownies do not disappoint but I highly encourage you to try them for yourself.
Bonus: It's safe to lick the batter bowl since there are no raw eggs required!
Black Bean Brownies
Ingredients:
*1 box standard brownie mix (I used Betty Crocker's Fudge Brownie Mix, Family Size)
*Water
*Nuts (optional)
*Chocolate chips (optional)
*Drain and rinse the black beans; put back into the can (rinse can before placing beans back in)
*Add water to can of beans up to the brim
*Use a food processor or, my fave, the Magic Bullet and puree the bean and water mixture. You cannot over-puree the beans. You don't want any lumps in the puree especially if you're going to try and pass these off as regular brownies. A big chunk of bean would really ruin the illusion.
*Beat together in a bowl your black bean puree and the box of dry brownie mix--do not add eggs, do not add oil, do not collect $200, do not pass go.
*Bake as instructed for your pan size and desired thickness according to the box. I sprinkled chocolate chips on my brownies to try and get my husband warm up to eating them. It worked :) He put up a fight but finally gave in...and liked them.
*Cut, cool, and enjoy!
I won't tell you they taste exactly like traditional brownies but you certainly cannot taste the beans. This recipe makes a deliciously, deceptively fudgey treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth without guilting you into 50 extra sit-ups for the day.
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