Black Bean Brownies [3 recipes]

[FIRST]

Dense, fudgey and ultra-healthy, these brownies are a great alternative to traditional brownies! It's amazing how they taste like chocolate and fudge and not beans! (from happyherbivore.com)

15 ounce(s) of black beans, drained/rinsed
2 bananas
1/3 cup(s) of agave nectar
1/4 cup(s) of unsweetened cocoa
1 tbsp. of ground cinnamon
1 tsp. of vanilla extract
1/4 cup(s) of raw sugar (optional)
1/4 cup(s) of oats

If using rolled oats, pulse in food processor until more granulated like instant oats.
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease anf 8x8" pan and set aside.
Combine all ingredients, except oats, in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth, scrapping sides as needed.
Stir in the oats and pour batter into the pan.
Bake approx 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool before slicing. The brownies firm as they cool. For a cool, fudge treat, keep them in the fridge.

Compliments to thekindlife.com

---  [second] * my favorite, because of easiness, so far *  ---

Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed very well
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease an 8-x 8-inch baking pan; set aside.

Process the black beans in the bowl of a food processor until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients, minus the chocolate chips and process again until smooth. Mix in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips and pulse a few times just until the chips are incorporated.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges start to pull away from the sides and it passes the toothpick test. Cool completely in the pan, then slice into squares.

Source: Meal Makeover Moms, as seen on Pennies on a Platter.

---[THIRD] 

My friend gave me this recipe a while ago but did our own little clean twist to it. We are always trying to add beans into our diet. They are great source of fiber and protein and you can pretty much hide them in anything. This is NOT your average brownie but still very good.

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
5 egg whites
1 tbsp. stevia (you can use 1/2 honey or agave if you want)
3 tbsp. organic cocoa powder
3/4 cup walnuts chopped really small (optional)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
Dash of salt
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/4 cup yogurt cheese, low fat cream cheese, or mascarpone cheese.

Put all the ingredients into the blender or food processor. 

Add the beans last so its pretty pasty. 

Pour into an 8"x8" coated with nonstick clean cooking spray. 

Bake at 325 for 30 - 40 mins, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.


16 servings.

Nutritional Info
Calories 75
Fat 4g
Total carbs 7g
Protein 6g
Fiber 3g
Sugars 1g

It's awesome how light and fluffy they are, especially without ANY flour. We love these and they are a great nutritious sweet snack!!