Black Bean Fudge Brownies

Prep Time: 10 minues
Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups black beans (1 15 oz. can, drained and rinsed very well)
• 2 tbsp. cocoa powder – Dutch or regular
• ½ cup quick-cooking oats
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ½ cup pure maple syrup or honey
• ¼ cup coconut oil or vegetable oil (Be your own chef!)
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• ½ tsp. baking powder
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• ¼ cup nuts, chopped (pecans or walnuts work best!)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a good food processor and blend until completely smooth – Really blend well! From experience, food processors work best, but if you do not have one, a blender will work too. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Pour mixture into a greased 8x8" pan.
2. Optional: Sprinkle extra chocolate chips and nuts over the top.
3. Bake the brownies 15-18 minutes, then let cool at least 10 minutes before trying to cut. Makes 9–12 brownies. Enjoy!

Adapted from chocolatecoveredkatie.com