Avocado Black Bean Brownies
Description
Avocado and black beans make these flourless chocolate brownies a rich treat suitable for vegans or those with egg or dairy allergies.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon coconut oil
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2 1/2 tablespoons water
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1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
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1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup coconut sugar
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1/2 avocado, peeled
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2 teaspoons coconut oil
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2/3 cup cocoa powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips, plus more for topping
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 8-inch square baking dish with 1 tablespoon coconut oil.
2
Mix water and flaxseed meal together in a small bowl to make a "flax egg"; set aside to thicken, about 5 minutes.
3
Place flax egg, black beans, coconut sugar, avocado, and 2 teaspoons coconut oil in a food processor and puree until well-combined. Add cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder; blend until batter is smooth, 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Transfer batter to a large bowl and fold in chocolate chips. Pour into the baking dish and smooth the top.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cut into 16 bars and top with additional chocolate chips.