Red Velvet Chocolate Squares

Name: Red Velvet Chocolate Squares
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Creole, Cajun
Ingredients: 177 milliliters agave nectar; 1 teaspoons almond extract; 118 milliliters chopped canned beets, drained; 237 milliliters ounces (about canned red beans, drained and rinsed; 2 teaspoons natural red food coloring; 177 milliliters liquid egg substitute; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 118 milliliters unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 Tbsps whole wheat pastry flour

Red Velvet Chocolate Squares might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 3g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 92 calories. This recipe serves 12. It will be a hit at your valentin day event. This recipe is typical of Creole cuisine. Head to the store and pick up liquid egg substitute, beans, natural food coloring, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

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

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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.

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Egg Substitute

Cocoa Powder

Beans

Beet

All Purpose Flour

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

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Almond Extract

Food Color

Vanilla

Butter

Agave

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, and smooth the top with a spatula.

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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.

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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.

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