Beanie Brownies With Variations

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (18 1/3 ounce) box brownie mix (your favorite brand)
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans ( kidney beans)
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 lemon (zest of)
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds (sprinkle on top)
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 orange (zest of)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (minced, to sprinkle on top)
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup dried cherries (minced, to sprinkle on top)
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds (to sprinkle on top)
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup pecans (chopped, to sprinkle on top)
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped, to sprinkle on top)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven according to the instructions on the brownie mix.
• 2 spray an 8x8 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• 3 pour the beans into a strainer, and rinse well. put the beans back in the can and add enough water to cover beans.
• 4 put the beans and water into the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. transfer to large mixing bowl.
• 5 add brownie mix to beans and stir until combined.
• 6 stir in whichever ingredients required for the flavor option of your choice, except anything listed as a topping.
• 7 pour batter into prepared pan, sprinkle any toppings and bake according to package directions and until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.