Black Bean Brownies

 Sounds suspicious, doesn't it? A number of people have tried these, including my picky toddlers, and not one guessed the primary ingredient it these rich and delicious brownies...Black beans.  I actually encourage my kids to eat them. These grain free, and refined sugar free brownies are filled with protein and fiber.  You can add shredded coconut, a few drops of orange or peppermint extract to "spice" them up. Around Christmas time instead of chocolate chips, try adding some crushed candy canes.

What you will need:

one 16 oz can of black beans (well rinsed)

1/3 cup of coconut oil 

1/2 - 2/3 cups of honey (depending on how sweet you prefer it)

1/4 of unsweetened cocoa powder

2 large eggs

1/2 tsp of baking powder

1 tsp of vanilla 

1 tsp of instant coffee or espresso

1/4 cup of chocolate chips (I used 70% cocoa)

Here is how to make them...

Preheat oven to 350F

Grease a 8"x 8" pan.

Place all the ingredients listed above, except for chocolate chips, in a blender/food processor and blend until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips. Pour batter into pan and bake for 30-35 min. 

Store brownies in the fridge or freezer.