Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

Makes 16 brownies

Ingredients  

1 x 400g can black beans, drained and rinsed

3 large eggs

½ cup pure maple syrup

⅓ cup melted coconut oil

¼ cup cocoa powder, or raw cacao powder

⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt

½ teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips

⅓ cup chopped raw walnuts, optional

Instructions 

Preheat oven to 180 and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.

Place beans, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder and vanilla in the bowl of a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

Remove the blade and gently stir in your chocolate chips and walnuts, if using. Another option is to sprinkle the walnuts on top of the brownie batter once you pour it into the pan.

Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes, or until brownies are set in the centre and a toothpicks comes out clean. Cool completely, cut into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 brownie | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 67mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g