Claire's Black Bean Brownies

Claire has been making these brownies for a few years now, and they never disappoint! The recipe comes from a blog called Chocolate Covered Katie: The Healthy Dessert Blog. Here's how she/we make(s) them but there are modifications on the blog if you'd like to check it out. Not only are these brownies moist and chocolatey, they are also flour free. And super easy to make. And no one will know about the secret ingredient: black beans!

Black Bean Brownies

1 1/2 cups black beans (15-oz can, drained and rinsed well)
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a good food processor, and blend until completely smooth. Stir in the chips, then pour into a greased 8×8 pan. (Claire sprinkles extra chocolate chips on top at this point.) Bake for 15-18 minutes, then let cool at least 10 minutes. If they still look a bit undercooked, which they normally will, they will firm up in the fridge. They freeze well, but you'll want to freeze on a cookie sheet before putting into bags or they'll stick together.