Hidden-Veggies Brownies. These are the brownies cut into 24 squares, and they are huge. You can easily make 48 squares and be satisfied. Serve them chilled!
Hidden-Veggies Brownies
Ingredients:
Non-stick spray
8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
2 cups of carrot puree (about 4 or 5 carrots steamed then pureed)
2 cups of spinach puree (about 8 or so cups spinach steamed then pureed)
2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 cup cocoa powder
2 Tbs. margarine, room temp or softened
2 Tbs. vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 and 1/2 Tbs. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with the non-stick spray, and set aside. Melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring frequently, being careful not to burn it. In a large bowl or large pot (you'll need something large!), whisk together the chocolate, carrots, spinach, brown sugar, cocoa, margarine and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. You can use a hand mixer on low, if you wish. Add the flour baking powder and salt, and stir with a wooden spoon until well blended. Pour the batter in the pan, and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely on a cooling rack. Can cut into 24 large squares or 48 smaller ones. Must be chilled before being enjoyed. Do not eat at room temperature in order to appreciate the full-deception. Kids and grandparents alike will love these! Feeds well more than five hungry vegans.