Serves: 12
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these nutrient-dense Avocado Black Bean Brownies, a wholesome take on a chocolatey favorite.
Beans are an easy to cook and low-cost source of protein and fiber . ½ cup black beans has 6g protein and 4g fiber . When shopping for canned beans, look for “no salt added” or “low sodium” options. You can also rinse and drain your beans to reduce the sodium content.
What percentage of Americans get the recommended amount of fiber?
Only 5% meet the recommendation of 25g daily for women and 38g daily for men.
Ingredients
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15 oz. can of black beans, rinsed and drained
2 eggs or flax eggs (add an additional egg for cakier brownies)
½ of a large ripe avocado
1 Tbsp. melted coconut oil
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus 1 Tbsp.
½ tsp. baking powder
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¼ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
⅔ cup coconut sugar or sub brown sugar (or sub ½ cup pure maple syrup)
⅓ cup chocolate chips + 2 Tbsp. for topping
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Method of Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
- Place all ingredients besides chocolate chips into a blender or food processor. Process or puree until ingredients form a smooth batter. If the batter is too thick and won't process add a teaspoon or two of water. This batter needs to be very thick to produce fudgy brownies.
- Add in ⅓ cup chocolate chips and fold into batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, and sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the knife inserted in the center comes out somewhat clean and the top of the brownies begins to crack. Cool pan completely on a wire rack then cut into 12 large brownies.
Adapted from: https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-avocado-black-bean-brownies/