Black Bean Brownies

1 1/2 cups black beans (1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed very well)

2 T. Arriba Criollo cacao powder

1/2 cup quick oats

1/4 tsp salt

1/3 cup pure maple syrup

pinch uncut stevia OR 2 T. sugar (or omit and increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup)

1/8 c. coconut oil

1/8 c. almond butter

2 tsp pure organic vanilla extract

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup to 2/3 cup chocolate chips (Omit at your own risk)

Mix 1/2 chips in batter and spread 1/2 on top lightly pressing in.

Total Time: 15m

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Combine all ingredients except chips in a good food processor, and blend until completely smooth. …read more