Black Bean Brownies (Not Gross)

Want a dessert that truly loves you back?  These are delectably decadent and as moist as brownies can be.  Seriously delicious, and a great source of potassium, fiber, folate and natural sugars for sustainable energy- all of these ingredients provide beautiful benefits.  Save money, stuff your face, feel amazing, change the world, repeat. Adapted From Chef AJ’s Brownies Ingredients:

• 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 3/4 cup quick oats
• 1 1/2 cup dates, pitted (maybe soak about 20 mins in warm water to soften)
• 1/2 cup cacao or carob powder
• 2 Tbs flax ground + 6 Tbsp water
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 Tbs vanilla
• topping: 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts

Steps:

1. Line 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Add ingredients (except topping) to a food processor (S blade) and blend until completely smooth
3. Spread batter evenly over parchment paper in the pan and sprinkle with topping evenly
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 18-20 minutes, until desired ooeyness. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes.

Black Bean Brownies Portions: 20 Total Calories 92 Calories Nutrients Amount Per Portion Protein 3 g Carbohydrate 17 g Dietary Fiber 4 g Total Sugars 8 g Added Sugars 1 g Total Fat 3 g Saturated Fat 1 g Monounsaturated Fat 1 g Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g Linoleic Acid 1 g α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g Omega 3 – EPA 0 mg Omega 3 – DHA 0 mg Cholesterol 0 mg Minerals Amount Per Portion Calcium 34 mg Potassium 203 mg Sodium 87 mg Copper 206 µg Iron 1 mg Magnesium 36 mg Phosphorus 77 mg Selenium 2 µg Zinc 1 mg Vitamins Amount Per Portion Vitamin A 0 µg RAE Vitamin B6 0.0 mg Vitamin B12 0.0 µg Vitamin C 1 mg Vitamin D 0 µg Vitamin E 0 mg AT Vitamin K 1 µg Folate 19 µg DFE Thiamin 0.1 mg Riboflavin 0.0 mg Niacin 0 mg Choline 9 mg www.SuperTracker.usda.gov