Click on the button to the right to print or email the recipe.

Black Bean Brownies

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 (optional)
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, honey or agave
• 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 cup to 2/3 cup chocolate chips
• optional: more chips, for presentation

Directions:

1. Prheat over to 350˚.
2. Combine all ingredients (except chips) in a food processor, and blend until completely smooth. Blend well. (A blender can work if you absolutely must, but the texture—and even the taste—will be much better in a food processor.)
3. Stir in the chips, then pour into a greased 8×8 pan.
4. Optional: sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top. 
5. Cook the black bean brownies 15-18 minutes, then let cool at least 10 minutes before trying to cut. Makes 9-12 brownies.