Black Bean Brownies

Makes 9–12 brownies

35 min

Fudgy brownies made from puréed black beans, cocoa, and oats; dense and naturally sweetened.

prepPreheat oven to 350°F / 175°C
prepGrease an 8×8 in / 20×20 cm pan
1 1/2 cups / 250 g black beans (1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed very well)	Blend beans, cocoa, oats, salt, syrup, stevia, oil, vanilla & baking powder until smooth	Stir in chocolate chips, pour into pan & top with optional chips	Bake 350°F / 175°C, 15–18 min; cool 10 min before cutting
2 tbsp / 10 g cocoa powder
1/2 cup / 40 g quick oats
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup / 75 g pure maple syrup (honey or agave)
pinch uncut stevia OR 2 tbsp / 25 g sugar (or omit and increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup / 40 g coconut or vegetable oil
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup to 2/3 cup / 85–115 g chocolate chips
optional: more chocolate chips (for presentation)

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