Midnight Brownies

• Brownie

• 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• ¾ cup Splenda®
• ½ cup self-rising flour
• ¾ cup Egg Beaters®
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 6 tbsp mini semisweet chocolate chips

• Frosting

• 3 oz fat-free cream cheese
• 3 oz reduced fat cream cheese
• 1 cup Splenda®
• 1 tsp vanilla

• Glaze

• 2 tbsp semisweet mini chocolate chips, melted

Preheat oven to 350º. Lightly spray a 8x8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Brownies: In a food processor or blender, mix all brownie ingredients (except chips) together. Chop on high, for 1½ minutes, or more but it should be smooth. Clean off sides and blend for another 20 seconds. Add the chips in and stir well. Spread into the 8x8 baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean. Cool for about 1 hour in dish at room temperature.

Frosting:With a whisk attachment on an electric beater blend all ingredients until light and fluffy. Spread evenly over the top of the cooled brownies.

Glaze: In a microwave safe bowl, melt the 2 tbsp of chips with a 2 second spray of nonstick cooking oil. Using a spoon, swirl the chocolate on top. Allow it to set in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy. Don't forget to have seconds.

OR try them without frosting

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