Healthy, Moist Chocolate Brownies Made w/ Beans?!
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can black beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked beans, thoroughly rinsed and drained.
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or other oil/melted fat of choice
- 2/3 cup sugar or more to suit your taste
- 2 tablespoons chia meal or flax meal or one egg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a food processor bowl, add the beans, oil, sugar, and chia meal. Puree until smooth and beans are indiscernible.
- With the motor running, add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Pour/spread into a greased or parchment lined 8 x 8 inch pan. The batter will not be deep.
- Bake in a preheated oven 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
I like to use adzuki beans too. They're easier to digest!I use palm sugar and stevia.