Black Beans and Brownies, Say What?????

Never in a million years would I think this could work, but it does! Joy Bauer, a nutrition and weight loss guru, who finds ways to reduce the calories and fat from the dishes and desserts we love was on The Steve Harvey Show.  She found a way to reduce the calories of brownies and it works.

She substituted black beans for the oil and eggs. I tried it, following her instructions and was very pleased. You can find the directions here.

The brownies are very fudgey and even though I happen to like cake like brownies,  for some reason, these were perfectly fine. The directions are so simple; however I wouldn't skimp on the puree step. I used a blender that really purees very nicely.

Black beans in a brownie, who would have thunk it? I'm so glad Joy Bauer did! She has a new book, From Junk Food to Joy Food. I'm  definitely going to check it out. 

I haven't gotten any feedback from my family as of yet. That will be the real test. If I get the okay from my two sons then this will be the way to go from now on.

Why not give it a try and see for yourself and let me know your thoughts. I hope you are as pleased as I am.

Easy Summer Dinner

Summer dinner doesn't get any better than this! Oven free, quick, colorful, and healthy, what more can one ask for? 

Tuna pasta salad atop romaine lettuce, fruit and sliced peppers from the garden, easy peasy! Served with a glass of ice water with a spritz of lemon (not pictured:) I'm in heaven.

What's your  favorite quick summer dinner?