Easy Pumpkin Black Bean Brownies [Vegan, Gluten-Free]0
They are moist, not overtly sweet, delectable and the perfect comfort food Adding beans clearly poses a healthier twist, along with maca natural energy source and no refined sugars tip this treat into a healthier category Very simple, pretty much fail-proof and a hit with everyone Let’s face it, no one needs to know black beans are in this recipe!
Easy Pumpkin Black Bean Brownies [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Cooking Time
22
Ingredients
- 1 can of organic black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or 1/3 cup if you wish for the brownies to be a bit sweeter
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, gluten free if needed
- 1/2 cup of cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon of maca powder
- 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup of dark, vegan chocolate chips or a chocolate bar roughly chopped up plus more for topping
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F
- Line your 8×8 pan with parchment or spray with baking spray
- Set that aside
- Into you food processor, blend all of the ingredients from beans through salt
- Pulse until well blended
- Scrape down the sides as necessary
- Add your chips and pulse 4-5 times, quickly
- Spoon your batter into your prepared pan
- Top, if you wish, with additional chocolate
- Bake for 22 minutes & promptly remove
- Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes prior to cutting
- If in a pinch, store in the refrigerator to speed up the cooling
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