Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 � cups black beans (1 15-

Instructions

1. 1

   oz can, drained and rinsed ver y well) (250g after draining) 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (10g) � cup quick oats (40g) � teaspoon salt � cup pure maple syrup, (75g) � cup coconut or vegetable oil (40g) 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract � teaspoon baking powder � cup to cup chocolate chips (Not optional.

2. 2

   Omit at your own risk) Preheat oven to 350 F.

3. 3

   Combine all ingredients except chips in a good food processor, and blend until completely smooth.

4. 4

   Really blend well. (A blender can work if you absolutely must, but the texture--and even the taste--will be much better in a food processor.) Stir in the chips, then pour into a greased 8�8 pan.

5. 5

   Optional: sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top.

6. 6

   Cook the black bean brownies 15-18 minutes, then let cool at least 10 minutes before tr ying to cut. (If they still look a bit undercooked, you can place them in the fridge overnight and they will magically rm up!)