Heather’s Lean & Mean Black Bean Brownies
Recipe Type: Dessert, Snack, Beans
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My boys do not love black beans by themselves…yet….but this is one way they LOVE them.
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce can black beans (drained)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ground flax seeds
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Chocolate chips, shaved dark chocolate, cacao nibs, nuts, OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the black beans.
- Put all the ingredients into a food processor (except chocolate chips, et al) and process until very smooth.
- Gently stir in the chocolate chips or option items.
- Pour batter into a greased 8″ square baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 mins (may vary depending on oven).
- Use toothpick test for doneness.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar if you need to entice some very finicky eaters to try them.
These are so good Heather! Thank you for sharing!
I love these brownies and so do my super picky kids!!! Think I will make some tonight!