Gluten & Egg Free Black Bean Brownies

By vdub

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
• Option for EGG FREE: 3 large eggs or 9 tablespoons of applesauce & 3 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/3 cup melted coconut oil, more for the baking dish
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup honey, agave or coconut sap/sugar
• 1/2 cup gluten-free semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts-optional

Preparation

Step 1

1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Butter an 8-inch baking pan. Place the black beans, applesauce or eggs, melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, sea salt, vanilla extract and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Remove the blade and gently stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Bake the brownies for 30 to 35 minutes, or until just set in the center. Cool before cutting into squares.