Black Bean Brownies (w/ dates)
A super fudgy, decadent and healthy version of regular brownies. Paces with protein and fiber (and of course chocolate) they make the ideal snack or dessert!
What you will need
- 4 eggs can be substituted for chia or flax egg (to substitute 1 egg, mix 1 tbsp of chia or groung flax seeds with 3 tbsp of water and let sit for 5 minutes), this makes a vegan version
- 180 g kidney beans
- 200 g dates soaked in hot water for 10 minutes to soften them up
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 50 ml oat milk or any other milk or plant based milk
- 60 g dark chocolate the darker, the better
- 50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 50 g wholewheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- some chocoalte chips
How to
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Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Place the beans in a food processor and plse until it forms a smooth paste. You can also mash them down with a fork. Add the eggs and mix or blend until everything is combined.
Blend the dates until smooth. Add them along with the oat milk, maple syrup and molten chocolate to the bean mixture.
In another bowl combine the flour, cacao powder and baking powder and mix until combined. Gently fold the flour mixture under the other ingredients.
Pour in a baking tray, which is filled with parchment paper. Sprinkle it with chocolate chips and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Peak into the brownies with a toothpic or a fork. When it comes out without any dough sticking on it, the brownies are done.
Take them out and let them cool out. Enjoy with some icecream.