Black Bean Brownies

Submitted by: Mary Hodge

Attributed to: Mary Hodge

Description: You’d never guess these rich, velvety chocolate treats contain a can of black beans. They are so amazing!

Prep time: 15

Cooking time: 20 + cooling

Servings: 12

Difficulty rating: 1

Ingredients:

1 can (15 ounce) Black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup Semisweet chocolate chips, divided

3 tablespoons Canola oil

3 large Eggs, room temperature

2/3 cup Brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup Cocoa powder

1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon Baking powder

1/8 teaspoon Salt

Special tools/utensils needed:

Food processor

Parchment paper

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350* F. Line an 8”x8” baking pan with parchment paper, and set aside.

2. Place the beans, 1/4 cup chocolate chips and oil in a food processor; cover and process until blended. 

3. Add eggs, brown sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, baking powder and salt; cover and process until smooth.

4. Transfer to a parchment-lined 8-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. 

5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.