You are probably thinking “Black beans in brownies? That does not sound good! Why don’t you just get a delicious fudge brownie? But prepare to have your mind blown! These brownies are fudgy and rich and not too sweet or too bitter. They are perfect! Plus, they are healthier than normal brownies and naturally gluten free. If you use a dairy free chocolate chip they would also be vegan. So let’s start baking and change your mind about black beans forever!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup black beans (1 15 oz can drained and rinsed very well) (250g after draining)
• 2 TBS cocoa powder (10g)
• 1/2 cup quick oats (40g)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, honey or agave (75g) (I used maple syrup)
• pinch of uncut. stevia OR 2 TBS sugar (or omit and increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup)
• 1/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil (40g)
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup chocolate chips
• optional more chocolate chips for decor on top of brownies

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor and blend until completely smooth. Really blend well. (A blender will work if you absolutely have to but the texture and even the taste will be different so I highly recommend a food processor.)
• Stir in chocolate chips and pour in a greased 8×8 pan. Mixture will be almost like a cookie dough and won’t ribbon in to the pan like regular brownie mix, so don’t think you did something wrong because you didn’t. Spread out the batter evenly in the bottom of the pan so it cooks evenly. If you have a serious chocolate addiction you can now sprinkle more chocolate chips on top. Don’t worry, I won’t judge you if you do. LOL

• Cook the black bean brownies 15 to 18 minutes then wait 10 minutes before cutting.

Now all you have to do is enjoy. I hope you love these delicious black bean brownies!! Try serving one to a friend or family member without telling them what is in them and see their reaction after they’ve eaten them. They won’t believe you, but they will definitely want another brownie! Try these out and let me know what you think!

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