Healthy brownies? Could it be!?

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AFS Intern, Amy Gluck

These are better than any brownies you’ve ever made, and as luck would have it, they’re healthy!

This is a great way to pack some extra beans into your diet the fun way!
Start with either Low-Fat Brownie mix made by Betty Crocker, or Sugar Free Brownie mix made by Pillsbury (Warning – this mix contains Splenda).
For either mix, blend a 15oz. can of black beans in the blender (beans and fluid) and open the bag of brownie mix. In a large bowl, mix the blended black beans with the mix and add the water indicated on the brownie mix instructions. Then STOP. Those are the only ingredients from the box instructions that you are going to follow. No eggs, no oil, just beans and water. Mix them together, by hand, really well. Select your baking pan and spray it with cooking spray. Dump the mixed beans and brownie mix into the pan and have the oven set for the temperature on the boxed instructions. Cook them as instructed on the box instructions. These will result in the tastiest, moistest, and softest brownies you have ever had!

Healthy Brownie Nutritional Information

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(1/18th of the above described instructions)

These high fiber treats help fill you up and keep you going until dinner.  Plus it’s a great way to disguise the healthy black beans as a sweet treat! I know what you’re thinking, how good could these actually be if they’re made of beans.. do yourself a favor and find out for yourself! You’ll be pleasantly surprised!

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About the Author:

  • Michael Stack is the founder & CEO of Applied Fitness Solutions and Frontline Fitness Pros. He is a faculty lecturer for the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology. He is also the creator and the host of the Wellness Paradox Podcast, produced in conjunction with University of Michigan.

    Michael is an exercise physiologist by training and a health entrepreneur, health educator, and fitness industry advocate by trade. He is dedicated to enhancing the standard of practice of, and advocating for, fitness and wellness professionals to ensure they become an essential constituent in the healthcare delivery system.

    With a career spanning over three decades in fitness, health, and wellness Michael has a deep knowledge of exercise physiology, health/wellness coaching, lifestyle interventions to mitigate chronic disease and leadership. He is credentialed through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), Exercise is Medicine practitioner (ASCM-EIM), and a Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (ACSM-PAPHS). Michael is a National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a CDC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Lifestyle Coach.

    Michael received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology in 2004 and is currently a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) candidate at University of Michigan, with a specific concentration in health behavior and health education.

    Michael is a board of directors’ member for the Physical Activity Alliance and Michigan Fitness Clubs Association. He sits on the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology Alumni Board of Governors. Michael is an expert curriculum reviewer for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Finally, he is a member of the executive leadership team for American Heart Association’s Heart Walk.

    Michael lectures nationally for several health/fitness certification and continuing educations, including; IHRSA, the Medical Fitness Association, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and SCW Fitness.

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