These fudgy black bean brownies will fool you into thinking you're being quite the chocolate indulging sinner, when really they are quite healthy!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Servings: 16servings
Author: Nikki Gladd
Ingredients
1(15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed very well
3large eggs
3tablespoonscanola oil
¾cupsugar
½cupunsweetened cocoa powder
1teaspoonvanilla
½teaspoonbaking powder
Pinch of salt
1cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8-x 8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, process the black beans in the until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the chocolate chips then process again until smooth. Add ½ cup of the chocolate chips then pulse a few times until just incorporated.
Transfer the batter into the greased pan and smooth with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle the top evenly with the remaining ½ cup chocolate chips.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges start to pull away from the sides and it passes the toothpick test. Cool completely in the pan, then slice into squares.