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Wonderful Fat-Free Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Brownies

These brownies are rich, moist and chewy. They are also vegan and virtually fat-free! They are quite possibly the world’s healthiest, yet still scrumptious brownie! The black beans provide binding and substance, while providing protein and fiber.

Serve these brownies alone with a little sprinkle of powdered sugar or, if you really want to impress, top with Iced Vanilla Cashew Cream and Fresh Strawberry Sauce for a show-stopping ending to any meal. Your family or friends will never guess this decadent dessert is actually good for them!

P.S. If serving with powdered sugar, sprinkle each square just before serving. If sprinkled on ahead of time, the moisture in the brownies will seep into the powdered sugar and make the top of the brownies look gummy.

Serves: 12

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Ingredients

1 (15 Ounce) Can Black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 Cups Agave nectar
2 Tablespoons Ground flax seeds
2 Teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
1/2 Cup Cocoa powder
1 Teaspoon Baking soda
1/2 Teaspoon Fine sea salt
3/4 Cup Whole wheat pastry flour

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 350F.
2 Line an 8×8” pan with parchment paper and allow about 1” of the paper to hang out on each side. This will allow you to lift the brownies out of the pan once they cool.
3 Place black beans and agave nectar in a food processor and puree until very smooth.   Add the flax seeds, vanilla, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt and pulse to combine.  Add the flour and pulse until just until barely combined, scraping the sides as needed.  Do not over mix. Pour into prepared pan. Bake approximately 30 minutes or until center no longer jiggles when shaken gently and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean.
4 Allow to cool completely before slicing.  Cut into 12 small rectangles.
Optional: top with our Fresh Strawberry Sauce!
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  1. CindyLu says:
    There are no directions….
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      Heather McDougall says:
      Oops. That was our mistake. Thank you for letting us know.

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