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Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Brownie Batter
  • 1 can (15oz) black beans rinsed and thoroughly drained
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats use certified gluten-free if needed
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened, high quality
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips divided

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • 8x8 Baking Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Place the rinsed and thoroughly drained black beans, rolled oats, cocoa powder, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
  3. Process the mixture on high until completely smooth. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times. It is crucial that the batter is entirely smooth so there are no bean chunks left!
  4. Remove the blade from the processor and gently fold in 1/2 cup of the dark chocolate chips using a silicone spatula.
  5. Pour the thick batter into the prepared baking pan, using the spatula to spread it evenly into the corners.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges look visibly baked and the center no longer jiggles. The brownies will still seem slightly underbaked, but they will firm up significantly as they cool.
  8. Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before lifting them out by the parchment paper and slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 75mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14g

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