Nutrition

Black Bean Brownies

• 1 1/2 cups black beans (15-oz. can, drained and rinsed)
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or agave
• pinch uncut stevia (or omit and increase maple syrup or agave to 1/2 cup)
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350F.  Combine all ingredients except for chips in a food processor, and blend until completely smooth.  Be sure to blend REALLY well.  Stir in the chips, then pour into a greased 8x8 pan.  Optional, sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top.  Cook the black bean brownies 15-18 minutes, then let cool at least 10 minutes before cutting.  Makes 9-12 brownies.