BLACK BEAN BROWNIES

“An email from my beautiful bride arrived at work.  She needed help for her Employee Luncheon tomorrow.  The theme was ‘Healthy Potluck,’ in advance of the Holidays.  She needed me to whip up a batch of Black Bean Brownies.  I was on it.

Here’s what I made…

A delectable treat that is plenty chocolaty.  You really won’t miss the flour or be bothered by the black beans.  Just take a bite and enjoy!”

Story to be continued…

 

1 1/2 cups (15 ounce can) Black Beans

2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder

1/2 cup Quick Cooking Oats

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/3 cup Maple Syrup

2 Tablespoons Sugar

1/4 cup Vegetable Oil

2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder

2/3 cup Chocolate Chips

Extra Chocolate Chips to sprinkle on top

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Rinse and drain the black beans.

Place all of the ingredients, minus the chocolate chips, into a food processor and process to your heart’s content.

Once the mixture is liquefied, stir in the 2/3 cup of chocolate chips.

Pour into a 8″ x 8″ greased backing pan.

Sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top.

Bake for 15 minutes.

Let cool for at least 10 minutes.

 

Makes about 12 brownies.

Revised Source:  Black Bean Brownies recipe on www.chocolatecoveredkatie.com.