Black Bean Brownies

This recipe comes from a book I publish under another pen name which is a compilation of my favorite recipes adapted to use healthy ingredients. The book is Healing Desserts by Lee Anne Dobbins (you can get it for your kindle too!)

I first heard about the recipe at a Pampered Chef party and came up with my own version below. At first I couldn’t believe that brownies made from beans could taste good, but they do! They are also healthy for you – the beans add a ton of healthy antioxidants and nutrients as well as fiber. I use agave nectar instead of sugar because it is healthier but if you can’t find agave, you can just use the same amount of sugar.

Ingredients:

1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1/4 cup cocoa powder (with over 70% cocoa if you

can find it)

3 eggs

3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or coconut oil for a

healthier alternative)

3/4 cup agave nectar (or sugar if you don’t have

agave)

1 pinch salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon instant coffee

1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350F.

Combine beans, cocoa, eggs, oil, agave (or sugar), salt, vanilla and coffee in a food processor and process until smooth.

Pour mixture into a greased 8 x 8 pan.

Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top (if desired).

Bake for 30 minutes until the edges start to pull away from the pan.