black bean brownies

alright...who doesn't like brownies?! well, i came across this interesting recipe online. i was actually searching for a yummy gluten free recipe but this one totally grabbed my attention. seriously...black beans? in a brownie? i've gotta try this! i, of course, will substitute where i have to with gluten free ingredients. so here's the recipe off of the weight watchers website:

POINTS® Value: 3 Servings: 24 Preparation Time: 7 min Cooking Time: 33 min Level of Difficulty: Easy

Black beans add fiber and moisture to this lightened up treat. They're rich and delicious, full of chocolaty goodness.

ingredients:

2 spray(s) cooking spray, flour-variety recommended 1/2 cup(s) canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup(s) black coffee, strong 1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter 4 oz bittersweet chocolate 4 large egg(s) 1 1/4 cup(s) sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp table salt 1 cup(s) all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a 9- X 13-inch pan with cooking spray; line with aluminum foil and coat foil with cooking spray. In a blender or mini food processor, process beans with coffee until smooth; set aside. In a double boiler over very low heat, melt butter and chocolate. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. With mixer on low speed, add melted chocolate to eggs; incorporate well. Add black bean mixture, vanilla and salt; mix well. Add flour; combine thoroughly on low speed. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a tester inserted in center of brownies comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove pan to a cooling rack. After 10 minutes, remove brownies from pan by pulling up on foil and placing brownies on cooling rack to cool more. Cut into 24 pieces and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving. **Customize this basic recipe with instant espresso, a teaspoon of cinnamon or 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Great served with whipped cream or powdered sugar, or topped with walnuts I will report back later to let you know if i give this brownie a yay or nay vote.