Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

• 3 eggs

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• ¼ cup cocoa powder

• 1 pinch salt

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ¾ cup white sugar

• 1 teaspoon instant coffee (Optional)

• ½ cup milk chocolate chips (Optional)

Method

• Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 square baking dish.

• Step 2 Combine the black beans, eggs, oil, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, sugar, and instant coffee (if using) in a blender; blend until smooth; pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of the mixture if using.

• Step 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes.