Black Bean Brownies

Yesterday, our ward had an Emergency Preparedness Fair. They asked for some of us to make an item that could be taken from food storage. I looked online and found this super easy recipe that was supposedly taken from a Weight Watchers recipe. So for all those out there following the points plan, this is only 2 points per serving. What I learned from this (since I can't eat it), is that you can use black beans in place of oil and eggs in a recipe. Plus it will add more fiber and protein to the snack :)

Black Bean Brownies

1 box brownie mix

1 can (15 oz) black beans

Open the can of black beans, rinse well. Place the beans back back in the can. Add enough water to cover beans. Put in blender or food processor and puree. Add puree to brownie mix, and then bake according to package directions.

You DO NOT add the eggs or oil that the recipe calls for, JUST the black bean puree!

Bake as indicated on the box.

Makes 20 brownies-- 2 Weight Watcher Points each!

There coming!!!

Yesterday in my garden I spied this! I am not sure if it is a cantaloup or a spaghetti squash. I have learned that I can't trust my memory when it comes to remembering what I planted and where. Which will also be exciting, as when the plants come, it will be like Christmas :)

Oh how the garden grows...

My garden has really grown these past few weeks. It's been exciting to watch. This morning, I noticed bees around the summer squash! I was happy to see them doing their job, and choosing my garden to do it :) I can't wait for the harvest season... although I am already starting to think about what my Fall garden will be. There are some great benefits living in Arizona.

Here are the watermelon plants just trying to take over the area. The trellis' will be going up by the weekend :) This will be fun!

Here is the newest edition to my garden. I planted some winter squash, which has grown really fast. There is 4 different varieties planted here. Behind it I am growing Amaranth.