baking
Black Bean Brownies
Prep Time
15 m
Cook Time
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups black beans (1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed very well) (250g after draining)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- pinch uncut stevia OR 2 tbsp sugar (or omit and increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 - 2/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor.
- 3
Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
- 4
Stir in the chocolate chips.
- 5
Pour batter into a greased 8×8-inch pan.
- 6
(Optional) Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
- 7
Bake for 15–18 minutes.
- 8
Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting.
- 9
(Optional) If brownies seem undercooked, refrigerate overnight to firm up.