DESSERT! Black Bean Brownies (Vegan Optional)

Here’s another guilt-free, feel-good dessert that’s healthily packed with protein, fibre, and is extra smooth and soft!

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What you need:

  • coconut oil cooking spray
  • 1 cup of dried black beans, soaked over night, cooked, simmered and drained OR 1 can (15.5 oz/439g) black beans, rinsed and drained – find a can with no sugar or salt added. Just the beans and water
  • 1/4 coconut oil
  • 2 eggs or 2 Chia eggs for vegan option (soak 2 tbsp of chia seeds in 6 tbsp of water for 30 minutes)
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (play around with this quantity to suit your sweet tooth but don’t overdo it )
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

What to do:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Spray 8 x 8 (20 x 20 cm) baking dish with coconut oil cooking spray.
  • In blender or food processor, place beans, coconut oil and blend well.
  • Add eggs/chia egg, cocoa, brown sugar, baking powder and vanilla extract to mixture and blend until smooth.
  • Transfer mixture to baking dish.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Store in refrigerator.
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