Brownies

By Chef Karla

Ingredients:

15 ounce can Black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
1 cup Chocolate chips, melted
1 each Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/2 cup Maple syrup
½ cup Nut butter, almond or peanut butter
¼ cup Oil (avocado oil, coconut oil, etc.…)
¼ cup Water
1 tablespoon  Instant espresso
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Baking soda

Method:                                               

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
• Warm water for :30 seconds. Then stir in espresso powder.
• In a blender or food processor combine all ingredients.
• Blend until smooth and combined.
• Pour brownie batter into baking pan and spread out evenly.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes.
• Allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing into 16 servings.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 16
Serving Size: 1/16
Calories: 195
Fat: 11 grams
Carbohydrates: 22 grams
Protein: 5 grams
Fiber: 3 grams

Chef’s Note: The perfect addition to an already indulgent warm brownie? A nice scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.