Black Bean Brownies
 
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I used an 8" X 8" baking pan for these brownies
Serves: 9 - 12 brownies
Ingredients
  • Black Beans 2 - 15oz cans drained and rinsed
  • Flax Meal ¼ cup (32g)
  • Milk Alternative of choice ¼ cup (60ml)
  • Cocoa Powder (I used Dutch process) 1 cup (90g)
  • Baking Soda 1 teaspoon (5g)
  • Baking Powder 1½ teaspoon (7g)
  • Maple Syrup ½ cup (120ml)
  • Vegan Butter 3 Tablespoons (42g)
  • Brown Sugar ¼ cup (53g)
  • Vegan Chocolate Chips ½ cup
  • Walnuts ½ cup
Instructions
  1. Melt the vegan butter and then combine all the ingredients (except the nuts and chips) together in a food processor and process smooth.
  2. Spread the batter into a lightly greased and parchment lined 8" X 8" baking pan
  3. Sprinkle the nuts & chips on top
  4. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for approximately 35 - 45 minutes.
  5. Cool before removing from the pan then cut into desired portion size
Notes
Store brownies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days

Refrigerate for longer storage or freeze wrapped well for up to 1 month
Recipe by Gretchen's Vegan Bakery at https://www.gretchensveganbakery.com/black-bean-brownies/