Resting up for the big cookie baking extravaganza

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Thank you and chocolate brownies (blog)

Ok, so, $260 and counting to go to Living Water International this season thanks to those of you who tipped and bought CDs from the website to give to friends! THANK YOU!

(The 2 for 1 price will continue until Jan 1st at http://www.lauramariemusic.com and money will still go to the cause even after Christmas.)

Yay!!! Now on to the brownies:

I've been busy baking brownies. Not just any brownies, BLACK BEAN BROWNIES!!! And they are sooooo awesome.

No, they don't taste like beans. They are gluten free and delicious and, without all the flour, they are a bit better for you than "normal" ones. (half the fat, twice the protein and 2g of fiber...yeah!) I flat out dare you to try them. I tried three different recipes and combined a couple until I got just the right cakey-ness according to my taste testers.

So, if Pete and the boys like them, they have to be good.

Do it:

Black Bean Brownies (Gluten free)

Ingredients
1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans ( rinsed and drained)
3 eggs
3 tablespoons oil
1/4 - 1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Semi sweet chocolate chips
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Directions

1. First, puree black beens in food processor until smooth (you may need to add a few tablespoons of water)

2. Add other ingredients EXCEPT chocolate chips in processor together until blended.

3. Stir in some chocolate chips

4. Pour into a greased 8x8 cake pan.

5. Bake at 350 F for approximately 30 -35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean in the center

6. Let cool completely before cutting.

Noms!!!

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Happy Holidays: Be Love (yeah, you)

I usually only share things this new with my mailing list but, 'tis the season!

 

 

Happy Holidays!

It's the time of year again when I start thinking back on what I have and haven't done and what I want to do when the new year rolls in. It's been a great year. I have a lot to be grateful for and look forward to. There's so much I want to do in music and in the world. And, giving is on my mind.

I want to share a song with you that I just wrote about the two words that save me from being lost in my own "stuff": Be Love. That's what I want to be. It's a challenge. Sometimes it's a difficult thing to be. :

 

 

I hope you have a wonderful, hopeful and inspirational holiday season!!!

This year, I've decided to give to Living Water International again so, if you want to help the cause, keep this in mind. You'll be helping me spread the music and the proceeds will help bring clean water to families in need. 

 

 

GO TO STORE

 

Please help me spread the word.

Much love,  Laura Marie

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Mission possible

Your assignment, should you choose to accept it:

Go to Churchill High School parking lot on Blanco rd now

Pick up a box

Take it to the grocery store and fill it with items listed on the side

Return the box to the Churchill parking lot before noonish

That is all

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