Monday, February 17, 2014

Black Bean Brownies: Vegan and Gluten Free




Ingredients: makes 9 mini brownies

1/2 can (8 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 avacado
1 TB. flax seed egg, ground (1 TB Flax Seed to 3 TB water)
1 1/2 TB. coconut oil, melted
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1/3 C. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 C. organic granulated sugar
4 squares 85% Dark Chocolate, chopped or 1 1/2 TB. Dark Chocolate Chips
pinch of salt

Directions:

  • preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • spray an 8x8 inch baking pan
  • in a food processor, puree the black beans and avocado until it becomes a smooth consistency
  • in a medium mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients
  • in a separate small bowl, mix the flax seed meal with the water, stir and let sit for 3 minutes
  • add the flax meal/water and vanilla to the dry mixture
  • using a hand mixer, blend together on medium speed for 2 minutes
  • add1 Tbsp of the dark chocolate chips and whisk until blended
  • transfer the mixture into the baking dish and top with remaining chocolate chips
  • bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating the baking dish half-way through
  • let cool for 10 minutes
  • serve alongside 1 ingredient Banana "Ice Cream" topped with fresh pomegranate
  • Happy Valentines Day! (:


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