Bean Brownies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
01 -
1 can of black beans (15 ounces/425g), washed and drained
02 -
3 big eggs
03 -
3 tablespoons of neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola
04 -
1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
→ Dry Ingredients
05 -
⅔ cup of sugar (120g)
06 -
¼ cup of cocoa powder, unsweetened (30g)
07 -
½ teaspoon of instant or fine coffee (optional)
08 -
¼ teaspoon of salt
09 -
½ teaspoon of baking powder
→ Add-ins
10 -
½ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips (60g)
# Instructions:
01 -
Set the oven to 350°F (176°C). Blend the black beans in a food processor until smooth. Mix the pureed beans in a large bowl with the eggs, oil, and vanilla.
02 -
Stir together the cocoa, sugar, baking powder, salt, and (if using) coffee in another bowl. Combine this with the wet ingredients, then fold in the chocolate chips.
03 -
Line and grease an 8x8 or 9x9 inch tray with parchment. Scoop the mixture into the pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the edges look done and the center seems mostly firm.
04 -
Let the brownies cool down completely before you slice them.
# Notes:
01 -
Doubling the ingredients will make thicker brownies
02 -
Store these in the fridge for up to a week
03 -
They can go in the freezer for up to three months