Had a great day with my mum today hanging out with James and baking wheat-free brownies. I know it sounds crazy, but these brownies are made with black beans. I was VERY skeptical about it...but surprisingly they are delicious, nutritious, and not fictitious! Okay that last one was a little ambitious... what can I say! I'm just excited to find a dessert with hidden legumes! By the way, black beans are packed with goodness. For more information on black beans click here
Black Bean Brownies
Ingredients
- 2 cups black beans
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract (OPTIONAL)
- 1/3 cup agave or other sweetener
- 1/2 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate (or bittersweet, which may need extra sweetener)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350°. In a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients (except for chocolate and walnuts) until smooth. Fold in chocolate and walnuts. Pour into greased 8x8 pan. Bake for 30 minutes.
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