Black Bean Brownies

Black Bean Brownies

(gluten-free AND vegan)

• 1 1/2 cups black beans (1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed very well)
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder- dutch or regular  (add a little extra if desired)
• 1/2 cup quick oats (not all oats are gluten free. I recommend Bobs Red Mill)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or agave (Honey will work, but not for strict vegans.) 
• 2 nunaturals stevia packs or 2 tbsp sugar (I used coconut sugar)
• 1/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil 
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup chocolate chips 
• optional: more chips, for presentation

Instructions:

 Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all ingredients except chips in a good food processor, and blend until completely smooth. Really blend well. (A blender can work if you absolutely must, but the texture—and even the taste—will be much better in a food processor.) Stir in the chips, then pour into a greased 8×8 pan. Optional: sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top. 

Cook the black bean brownies 15-18 minutes (a little longer if you like them less gooey and moist, just keep an eye on them), then let cool at least 10 minutes before trying to cut. Makes 9-12 brownies.

Awesome recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie