Hey Sissy, sorry, I've posted so many times about that recently I figured everyone was up to speed. It actually started out as a recipe from my favorite Allrecipes.com but I have since modified it with the PB and FOR THE BEST TOO, so I'll include it here to make it into the recipe index
Peanut Butter Chocolate Pinto Bean Fudge
1 can pinto beans, rinsed, rinsed and rinsed again, then drained (or the equivalent)
1 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup butter melted
1/4 cup peanut butter (add to melted butter and stir well)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
7 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
mash beans with fork or masher in micro safe bowl and then microwave for about 1.5 minutes to make it hot & easier to mash AGAIN until smooth-ish
add cocoa, butters & vanilla and blend well (thick mixture)
work sugar into mixture a cup or two at a time (very thick mix)
push mixture into non stick sprayed pan or dish. I use a 9" square or rectangle
sprinkle nuts on top if you desire and push them into the mixture.
Fast chill in freezer if need be then cut... or refrigerate until firm.
THIS WILL NEVER BE HARD.. it'll always be a little pliable. It's like the YUMMIEST cheap fudge ever... NOT for those trying to avoid sugar... but if you DO want a lower fat, higher fiber, higher protein dessert... this works WELL!!!
Substitutions or Ideas:
I believe black beans would also work suitably if boiled from dry beans at home... canned black beans often have odd flavors
I also think you could do a bit more peanut butter to butter ratio... more like 1/2 and 1/2....
If you want to go with the straight chocolate version... omit the peanut butter and use butter for that portion.
