Red Velvet Chocolate Squares

Ingredients

• •1 spray Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray
• •½ cup chopped canned beets
• •7 ounces canned red beans
• •½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• •¾ cup liquid egg substitute
• •3 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour
• •¾ cup agave nectar
• •1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• •½ teaspoon almond extract
• •2 teaspoons natural red food coloring

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

   5 min

2. 2.

   2. Combine the beets, beans, cocoa powder, egg substitute, and flour in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl halfway through.

   2 min

3. 3.

   3. Add the agave, butter, vanilla, almond extract, and food coloring. Process until all of the ingredients are combined, about 1 minute.

   1 min

4. 4.

   4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 28-30 minutes, turning the dish halfway through the baking time. A toothpick inserted in the center will come out with soft batter clinging to it.

   30 min

5. 5.

   5. Let the brownies cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack. Then put them in the fridge for at least 3 hours. When they're cold, cut them into 12 squares and serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.

   180 min