Yummy Chocolate Avocado & Black Bean Brownies

Avocado, Black Beans and Chocolate?

Out-of-this world yummy and healthy black bean brownies! These are made with avocado instead of butter, which gives you an amazing nutrition boost without sacrificing flavor. Flourless, dairy-free and gluten-free, this treat will fool even the most die-hard chocolate/brownie lover.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz) can of black beans, rinsed and drained

• 2 eggs or flax eggs (add an additional egg if you like cakier brownies)

• 1/2 of a large ripe avocado

• 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil

• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus 1 tablespoon

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 2/3 cup coconut sugar or sub brown sugar (or sub 1/2 cup pure maple syrup)

• 1/3 cup chocolate chips + 2 tablespoons for topping

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 8x8 inch baking pan.

2. Place all ingredients, except chocolate chips, into blender or food processor. Process or puree until ingredients form a smooth batter. If the batter is WAY too thick and won't process, add in a teaspoon or two of water. This batter needs to be very thick in order to produce fudgy brownies. 

3. Add in 1/3 cup chocolate chips and fold into batter.

4. Pour batter into prepared pan, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of remaining chocolate chips. You can also fold in nuts or swirl in peanut butter. 

5. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out somewhat clean and top of the brownies begin to crack. Cool pan completely on wire rack; cut into 12 delicious large brownies.