Black Bean Brownies
- 1 (15-ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup natural nut butter (I used almond butter)
- ⅓ cup + 2 TBSP cocoa powder
- 1 TBSP brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. almond extract
- 1 tsp. instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8" baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Add all ingredients (except chocolate chips) to a food processor or high-speed blender and pulse until smooth and completely mixed.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until top is slightly browned and brownies appear set.
Recipe by A Taste of Balance at https://atasteofbalance.com/2018/04/11/black-bean-brownies/
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