Double Chocolate Black Bean Brownies

I made these brownies for my family today and they are so yummy! They are called "gluten free" but you can use regular oats if you are not on a gluten free diet. Also, it says to cook for 30-35 minutes but I only cooked them for 20 minutes and thought they were perfect. However, I like my brownies to be more on the gooey side so if you like them to be a little firmer you will want to bake longer than 20 minutes. My kids thought these were the best chocolate brownies that they'd ever had. I've made a lot of chocolate brownies over the years so that says a lot. Don't let the fact that these have black beans in them scare you. You can't taste them at all. It truly is a delicious and easy recipe. I hope you and your family will enjoy it!

Gluten Free Double Chocolate Black Bean Brownies   (Makes 16- 2 inch brownies)

• Prep Time: 5 mins,
 
• Cook Time: 30 mins,
 
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Is it possible to have two totally polar opposite foods in one bite? Something so good for you packed with vegetarian protein and another much more naughty and irresistable like chocolate. I can easily be swayed to down a bowl of black beans and rice as...

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup gluten free oats (can use regular oats if not on a gluten free diet)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips, divided

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
2. 2. Place the oats in a food processor and pulse for 1 minute or until finely chopped.
3. 3. Place remaining ingredients except for the chocolate chips in the food processor and pulse until combined, about 1 minute.
4. 4. Pour 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips into the batter and pour into a greased 8 x 8 inch pan and top with the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips.
5. 5. Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
6. 6. Cool brownies and cut into 2 inch squares.