Black Bean Brownies
Power Food: Black BeansFree From: Gluten, Dairy, Soy (caution- if adding chocolate chips- may contain soy)
Ingredients
- 1-15 oz. 1.5 cups can black beans, drained & rinsed well
- 1 banana increase to 2 for a sweeter version
- ½ cup quick cook oats
- ¼ cup extra virgin coconut oil EVCO
- ¼ cup maple syrup pure
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract pure
- 2 Tbsp. cacao powder
- ¼ tsp. sea salt
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- ½ cup chocolate chips optional
- strawberries to garnish (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips (if using), pour into lined muffin tin, filling ¾ full or a greased 8×8 pan. Using the back of a spoon dipped in a little water, smooth out the top of each muffin brownie or full pan
- Cook for 15-18 minutes or until batter pulls away from the edge. Cool for 10 minutes before enjoying or cutting. Note- if they are still soft in the centre – you can refrigerate to set! Decorate with strawberries and enjoy! Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or 2 weeks in the freezer.
Notes
Nutritional Facts (12, without chocolate chips added) : Calories 105.9 | Total Fat 5.0 g | Saturated Fat 4.0 g | Monounsaturated Fat 0.4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g | Cholesterol 0 mg | Sodium 13.9mg | Potassium 124.9 mg | Total Carbohydrate 14 g | Natural Sugar 5.3 g | Dietary Fiber 2.5 g | Protein 2.4 g | *Manganese 16.3% | *Folate 8.5% | *Magnesium 4.7%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs