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"Finally, How to Get Healthy Meals on the Table, In No Time"

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Amy Lippmann: Holistic Health Counselor, Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach

                                                      December 28 , 2007

Food Focus: Garbanzo Beans

Garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas) have a delicious nutlike taste and buttery texture. They provide a good source of protein that can be enjoyed year-round and are available either dried or canned.

Garbanzos (also called chickpeas) are a good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber, as are most other beans. In addition to lowering cholesterol, garbanzos' high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making these beans an especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia.

Garbanzo Bean Brownies

While beans are not a common ingredient in brownies, I promise you’ll never know they’re in there. Everyone I’ve made these for loves them and can’t guess the “secret ingredient.”  They are rich and delicious. Go ahead and whip up a batch for your new year’s party! 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or carob chips
2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
4 eggs
¾ cup brown rice syrup or 1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder  

Cooking Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. 

2. In a small bowl melt the chocolate chips in microwave for 2 minutes.

3. In blender or food processor, combine beans and eggs. 

4. Add sugar, baking powder, and chocolate, process until smooth. 

5. Pour batter into a 9” or 8X8” pan.  

6. Bake for 45 minutes 

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