Black Bean Brownies

By Jan Pinnington
Healthy Hands Cooking

These flourless brownies are a healthy alternative to a popular treat.

• 1 15 oz. can of black beans, rinsed
• 1/3 Cup Unsweetened cocoa
• 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 2 Eggs
• 1/8 Cup Liquid coconut oil
• 1/2 Cup Pure Maple Syrup
• 1 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 Pinch Salt
• 1/4 Cup Mini dark chocolate chips (organic)
•   Powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray an 8″ x 8″ square baking pan with nonstick spray.
3. Place ingredients (except chocolate chips) in a food processor and blend until smooth.
4. Fold in chocolate chips.
5. Pour into greased pan and bake 28-30 minutes.
6. Allow to cool.
7. Dust with powdered sugar.
8. Cut into squares.

Jan Pinnington is a Nutritional Consultant and Founder of Healthy Hands Cooking.  For more recipes, or to learn about their kids healthy cooking classes and instructor business opportunities, please visit www.HealthyHandsCooking.com