Black bean brownies
A few years ago I made black bean brownies for the first time. Since then, I have tried quite a few variations and have tried to make them as wholesome as possible.
This is my favorite creation, it's made with no oil, no flour, no refined white sugar (except for the chocolate chips). It's delicious while quite wholesome.
And easy to make!
🌿 1 ½ cup black beans
🌿 ½ cup rolled oats
🌿 ½ cup pure maple syrup
🌿 ¼ cup almond butter
🌿 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
🌿 ¼ tsp salt
🌿 ½ tsp baking powder
🌿 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
🌿 ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
🌿 Chopped walnuts or pecans to sprinkle on top (optional)
✋🏾 Preheat oven to 350 F.
✋🏾 Combine all ingredients in a food processor, except chocolate chips and walnuts/pecans. Blend until smooth.
✋🏾 Stir in the chips, then pour the batter into a pan lined with parchment paper.
✋🏾 Sprinkle with the walnuts/pecans if using, pressing them slightly into the batter.
✋🏾 Cook for 25 minutes.
✋🏾 Let it cool at least 15 to 20 minutes before trying to slice.
Notes:
Black beans – Use unsalted beans. If using canned beans, make sure there is no salt added and drain the liquid from the can before combining the beans with the other ingredients.
Cocoa powder – You can use 2 Tbsp of cacao powder instead.
Almond butter – You can use peanut butter instead. When buying nut butters, make sure there is nothing else added in the list of ingredients, some jars of nut butters have oil and salt added.
These brownies are even better on the next day after being refrigerated.
The last time I made this recipe I asked my husband to help me pick some add-ons for the brownies. Can't say we agreed on all ingredient choices, but it's all about having fun in the kitchen :–)
This was the final result:
This is our entry to this month's #ChallengesByCin #JustTheTwoOfUs making brownies:
https://cinnamon.video/watch?v=418161306638485138
And here's a video showing the original recipe:
https://cinnamon.video/watch?v=421604810811246269
Cintia