the best black bean brownies ever

Name: The Best Black Bean Brownies Ever
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can(s) black beans (15 oz); 1/2 cup(s) dark chocolate chips; 1/2 cup(s) walnuts or toasted pecans, divided; 1 tablespoon(s) canola oil, or coconut oil; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder; 3/4 cup(s) sugar or sugar substitute (Splenda brown sugar blend and regular Splenda work best); 2 teaspoon(s) instant coffee or espresso powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1/4 cup(s) unsweetened coconut, optional

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Nor Mac

Northern, MA

Updated on Mar 1, 2015

I have had a few versions of these brownies. This is the very best I've ever made. They are flourless. You would never know there are beans in these beauties. I got the idea from a healthy cookbook. The original recipe was changed to my liking. Enjoy!

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Black bean brownies with walnuts and chocolate chips

prep time 5 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 can black beans (15 oz)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts or toasted pecans, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil, or coconut oil
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup sugar or sugar substitute (Splenda brown sugar blend and regular Splenda work best)
2 teaspoons instant coffee or espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut, optional

How To Make the best black bean brownies ever

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 inch pan with oil. You may also parchment line or foil line pan. Place beans in a colander. Drain beans and rinse well with water. Shake off excess water.

Step 2

Pour beans into food processor or blender. Pulse until chopped. Add in the eggs. Pulse mixture until smooth.
Step 3

In another bowl. Mix together the remaining ingredients. Cocoa, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, vinegar, and vanilla.
Step 4

To the bowl. Mix in the bean mixture. Stir well.
Step 5

Pour in to a 8x8 pan. Sprinkle the top with the remaining nuts and chocolate chips. Press down with the back of a spoon. Place in oven. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes, or until pick comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting.
Step 6

You may also add some toasted coconut.
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