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Black Bean Butter Brownies

Dense • Chocolatey • Blood-nourishing & Kidney tonifying

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed very well and drained
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1/2 cup + 2 TBS maple syrup
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup almond butter or tahini
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
Optional
  • 1–2 tbsp cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips
  • Pinch cinnamon (in batter)
Topping
  • Butter cut into 16 small cubes (~1/8 inch each)
  • Light sprinkle of sea salt
  • Light dusting of cinnamon

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment.

2

Blend black beans until completely smooth.

3

Add eggs, melted oil/butter, maple syrup, tahini or almond butter, vanilla. Blend until creamy.

4

Add cocoa powder, baking soda, salt (and cinnamon if using). Blend again.

5

Fold in cacao nibs or chocolate chips if using.

6

Pour batter into pan and smooth evenly.

7

Place 16 small cubes of softened butter evenly on top.

8

Sprinkle with sea salt and dust with cinnamon.

9

Bake 30 minutes until edges set and center slightly soft.

10

Cool completely before cutting (important for texture).

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