Black Bean Brownies

Each Brownie is l.5 points on the Weight Watcher Program.

Nonstick cooking spray
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
6 egg whites or 1/2 cup fat free egg substitute
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon lite butter
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons instant coffee powder (regular or expresso)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; coat a 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick spray.

Blend drained beans and 2 egg whites or 1/3 of 1/2 cup egg substitute) in food processor or blender until smooth. Set aside.

Place chocolate and lite butter in small microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 60-90 seconds. Stir every 30 seconds until smooth. Set aside.

Combine bean puree, sugar, flour, coffee powder and remaining egg whites or egg substitute in a mixing bowl.  Bean until well combined.  Blend in melted chocolate, pour mix into pan, sprinkle with walnuts. Bake 30-35 minutes.

Makes 30 at 1.5 WW points.