Black Bean Brownies

Gluten free, dairy free, soy free

A low sugar treat to take to summer picnics.  No one will ever know that you used black beans!

black bean brownie

Ingredients

  • 1 c. canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • ¼.c coconut oil
  • ¼ c. cacao powder
  • 2 t. vanilla
  • 3 T. honey
  • sea salt (dash)
  • 3 pasture raised eggs
  • ½ c. dark chocolate (I like Enjoy life brand)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.  Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper
  2. Put all ingredients except the dark chocolate into a blender or food processor
  3. Blend in the dark chocolate
  4. Spread into the pan.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes. 

Karen Brennan, MSW, CNC, and owner of Tru Foods Nutrition, LLC believes in addressing root causes of health conditions with diet, supplements and herbs rather than symptom management.  To learn more about her services visit www.trufoodsnutrition.com