I’ve wanted to make these for a long time and since this month we are celebrating ‘The Pulses’ it was the perfect opportunity! Once again, my kiddo’s will not eat just plain black beans. Come to think of it, what will they eat?! Ugh… BUT with these brownies it was a sneaky way to get some extra fiber in their diet without them knowing any different! The hubby and I were laughing too because my 4-year-old was being really sneaky getting into the brownies and we just smiled thinking “Enjoy the fiber son!”
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups black beans (1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed very well)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup chocolate chips
- optional: more chips, for presentation
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all ingredients except chips in a food processor, and blend until completely smooth. Stir in the chips, then pour into a greased 8×8 pan. Optional: sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top. Cook the black bean brownies 15-18 minutes, then let cool at least 10 minutes before trying to cut. Makes 9-12 brownies.
Black Beans are loaded with fiber. One cup boasts a whopping 29 grams! Recommended daily intake of fiber is 30-38 grams/day for men and 28 grams for women. Fiber can help to lower cholesterol levels, help gastrointestinal regulation and increase satiety or the feeling of fullness at meals.
