Rich and Fudgy Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Black Bean Brownies

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Blend the Beans: Add the rinsed and drained black beans, eggs or flax chia eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla extract to a blender or food processor. Pour the mixture into a blender, and process until silken smooth without any trace of bean shape.
3. Add the Dry Ingredients: In a different bowl, combine the cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt. Return to the blender or food processor and add in your dry mixture, blending until everything is smooth.
4. Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Add dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts into brownie batter.
5. Bake the brownies: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Top with a few more chocolate chips for extra sprinkling of chocolate. Bake for 20- to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center has just a few moist crumbs.
6. Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool in pan on wire rack before cutting into squares. Cool brownies firm up, holding their fudgy texture.

Tips and Variations:

1. Sugar: As mentioned, you can use whatever sugar of choice for this recipe (coconut sugar used here) or simply replace with a liquid sweetener like maple syrup, honey, or even stevia if desired.
2. Nut-free: If you have a nut allergy, omit the walnuts or pecans. You can substitute sunflower seeds or more chocolate chips for crunch.
3. Vegan: To make them vegan, replace the eggs for flax eggs. Flax eggs are made by mixing 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed with 5 tablespoons of water. Wait a few minutes before adding to the batter; allow it time to thicken.
4. More Chocolate: For an even richer, gooier brownie, stir a few tablespoons of melted dark chocolate (no sugar needed) into the batter before you bake it.
5. Storage: Keep these brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or store them in the refrigerator for up to a week. They also freeze well and are great to grab out of the freezer when you get to know them.
6. Tips for Serving: Enjoy these brownies plain, or top with a generous spoonful of whipped coconut cream or a scoop of dairy-free ice cream.

Nutrition Information:

• Calories: You will get 301 calories with this meal.
• Protein: An amount of 6 g of protein is obtained with this meal, in which protein is very important for muscle repair and growth.
• Fat: An amount of 24 g is served, which helps you to keep on the diet track.
• Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the fuel source of the brain; here, 43 g of carbohydrates is obtained.
• Sugars: A 27g of sugar is contained here depending on the fruits and honey used.
• Fiber: 5 g of fiber is obtained here.
• Cholesterol: 41 mg of cholesterol is obtained here.
• Sodium: 170 mg of sodium is used.