Rich Cacao Almond Brownies

Ingredients

1 banana

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup maple syrup (60ml) or more if you want them a little sweeter

2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained (340g) (Crazy, right? Trust me – they work!)

1/2 cup cacao powder (40g)

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup almonds, chopped (75g)

1/2 cup shredded coconut (25g)

1 T chia seeds (12g)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° (175°C)
Place the banana, vanilla and maple syrup in the food processor and process until smooth.
Add the black beans, cacao powder and salt and process until totally smooth, about a minute or two.
• Pour mixture into a mixing bowl and place the almonds and coconut in the food processor (don’t worry about washing the food processor).
• Process the almonds and coconut until the almonds are chopped up to your liking.
• Add this to the mixing bowl, along with the chia seeds and stir until everything is incorporated.
• Drizzle a tiny bit of oil in a 8 x 11 (20.3cm x 28cm) pan and then wipe the excess off with a cloth or paper towel, and pour in the brownie mixture.
• Bake for 35 minutes.

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