Black Bean Brownies

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups black beans (1 15-oz. can, drained and rinsed very well) (250g after draining)
2 Tbsp cocoa powder (10g)
1/2 cup quick oats (40g)
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup pure maple syrup, honey or agave (75g)
pinch uncut stevia OR 2 Tbsp sugar (or omit and increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup)
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 (115-140g)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°
Combine all ingredients (except chocolate chips) in a food processor and blend until COMPLETELY smooth; stir in chocolate chips
Pour batter into a greased 8x8 pan
Cook brownies for 15-18 minutes
Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting
If brownies seem undercooked, place in refrigerator overnight and they will firm up

Notes:

Chocolate chips should not be optional! It is optional, however, to sprinkle some of the chips on top ☺

Nutrition:

Per serving: 115 calories; 5.5 g fat; 15 g carbohydrates; 2.5 g protein; 3 g fiber