Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients

Servings

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1 cup

Canned Black Beans , drained, rinsed

1/2 cup

Unsalted Butter

1/2 cup

Unsweetened Chocolate , roughly chopped

3/4 cup

Granulated Sugar

2

Large Eggs

1 tsp

Pure Vanilla Extract

1 tsp

Espresso Powder

1/3 cup

Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour

1/2 tsp

Salt

1 1/4 cups

Roughly Chopped Pecans

3/4 cup

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C), lightly grease 9x9-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper allowing an overhang on two opposing sides.

Step 2

In a small sauce pan over low heat, melt together Unsweetened Chocolate (1/2 cup) and Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup) until smooth. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk together Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour (1/3 cup) , Salt (1/2 tsp) , and Espresso Powder (1 tsp) , set aside.

Step 4

In a food processor combine Canned Black Beans (1 cup) and melted chocolate and blend until smooth, 2-3 minutes, scraping sides once or twice.

Step 5

Add Granulated Sugar (3/4 cup) , Eggs (2) , and Pure Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) and continue to puree until well combined and smooth.

Step 6

Add flour mixture and pulse until just combined. Stir in Pecans (1 1/4 cups) and Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (3/4 cup) .

Step 7

Pour and spread evenly into prepared pan.

Step 8

Bake for 18-20 minutes until center is just set. Remove from oven and allow to cool on wire rack. Remove from pan by grabbing the overhanging parchment and place on cutting board.

Step 9

Cut into 16 squares, dust with icing sugar if desired. Enjoy!