Delicious, healthy, gluten free vegan black beans brownies. Ready to fall in love?You'll only need a food processor!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 12brownies
Calories 1450kcal
Ingredients
240grCooked black beans(drained)
3tablespoonsEspresso coffeeoptional
60grUnsweetened cocoa powder
50grAgave syrup (or maple) or brown sugar
½teaspoonSalt
30grMelted coconut oil (or another light oil)
1 teaspoonVanilla extract
1teaspoonBaking powder
3tablespoonsGround flaxseeds
6tablespoonsWater
To decorate:
about 30 grDark chocolateto drizzle on top
Hazelnuts, pistachios or other nuts
If you're not vegan use 3 whole eggs instead of water + flaxseeds
Instructions
Preheat the oven at 175°C (350°F)
Make the egg substitute by combining flaxseeds and water, let it chill for 5 to 10 minutes.
In a blender, gradually add all the ingredients - except the egg substitute and baking powder: black beans, coffee, cocoa powder, agave or maple syrup, a pinch of salt, coconut oil and vanilla extract, and mix for a few seconds.
Add baking powder and the egg substitute (or eggs if not vegan) and blend again.
Grease a 20cm x 20 square cake tin (or a rectangular one) and pour the batter.
Bake for 20/25 minutes or until cooked perfectly (test with a toothpick)
Let it cool and drizzle some melted chocolate on top. Decorate with chopped hazelnuts or nuts of your choice.