Low-Glycemic Black Bean Brownies
Ahhh. Putting beans where they shouldn't be. My preferred form of societal rebellion.
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Beans are MAGICAL. Not only are they an extremely affordable and environmentally sustainable protein source. But they're also packed with potent health benefits, ranging to everything from boosting post-meal satisfaction, to improving blood sugar stabilization
and nourishing our gut microbiome - just to name a few (truly, that's just scraping the surface).
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Being that moderation has never been my strong suit, I decided to get dessert in on the musical fruit action.
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Vegan, gluten-free & low-glycemic - these fudgey squares are sure to sure to impress, despite their disease-fighting secret ingredient. Hope you love'em!
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Prep time: 10 miN
Total time: About 25 min
Bake time: 15-18 miN
Makes: 12 Brownies
Ingredients:
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1.5 cups black beans (1 15-oz can) drained and rinsed
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2 Tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
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1/2 cup rolled oats
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1/3 cup maple syrup
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1/4 tsp sea salt
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2 flax eggs* (see note below)
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/3 cup dairy-free chocolate chunks
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1/3 cup walnut pieces​
Optional: more walnuts and chocolate chunks for topping
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*Flax eggs are simply a gel-like mixture of ground flax seeds and water frequently used to replace eggs as well as add an array of health benefits to baked goods! Simply mix 2 Tbsp flax-meal/ground flax mixed with 6 Tbsp water, stir and let sit to gel for 5-10 minutes before adding to the batter.
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8 x 8 baking pan with parchment paper.
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Combine all ingredients except the chocolate chunks and the walnuts into a food processor. Pulse well, for 3-5 minutes or until a mostly smooth batter forms.
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Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts, and pour into the lined baking pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
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Once removed from the oven, let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into 12 brownie squares.
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or for up to a month in the freezer. These taste incredible with a quick 10-second zap in the microwave prior to eating. Mmm. Gooey goodness. Enjoy!
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