Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
• ¼ cup cocoa powder, or raw cacao powder
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• ⅓ cup chopped raw walnuts, optional

Instructions 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
2. Place beans, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, cocoa powder, salt and vanilla in the bowl of a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
3. Remove the blade and gently stir in your chocolate chips and walnuts, if using. Another option is to sprinkle the walnuts on top of the brownie batter once you pour it into the pan.
4. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes, or until brownies are set in the center and a toothpicks comes out clean. Cool completely, cut into squares and enjoy!