Plant Based & Vegan Recipes

Spicy Black Bean Chocolate Brownies

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20 Sep

Ingredients:

– 1 cup no salt organic black beans

– 1/2 cup 365 Organic Unsweetened Applesauce

– 4 oz Guittard Dark Chocolate Chips with Coconut Sugar (72% Cocoa)

– 1/2 cup Panela Pure Sugar

– 1/4 cup Guittard Organic Natural Cocoa Powder (100% Cocoa)

– 2 teaspoons Simply Organic Pure Vanilla Extract

– 1/2 cup 365 Organic Whole Wheat Flour

– 1/2 teaspoon 365 Baking Powder (Aluminum-Free)

– 1/2 teaspoon 365 Organic Cinnamon

– 1/4 teaspoon 365 Baking Soda (No Fillers)

– 1/4 teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt

– 1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic Cayenne

– 1 cup chopped organic walnuts

Instructions:

  1. **Preheat Oven:**

– Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

– Line a 9-inch (or 10-inch) square baking pan with If You Care Parchment Paper (non-toxic), extending paper over edges for easy lifting.

  1. **Prepare the Chocolate Mixture:**

– In a food processor, combine the black beans, unsweetened applesauce, and chocolate chips.

– Cover and process until smooth.

– Add Panela sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.

– Cover and process until fully combined and smooth.

  1. **Prepare the Dry Ingredients:**

– In a small bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, pink Himalayan salt, and cayenne pepper.

  1. **Combine Mixtures:**

– Add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture in the food processor.

– Cover and process just until combined.

  1. **Add Walnuts:**

– Stir in 1 cup of chopped organic walnuts.

  1. **Bake:**

– Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.

– Bake for 25 minutes or until the center is firm and the edges are slightly puffed.

  1. **Cool and Serve:**

– Cool the brownies in the pan on a wire rack.

– Using the parchment paper, lift the brownies out of the pan.

– Cut into squares and serve.

**Serving Suggestion:**

– These brownies are a rich and spicy treat, perfect for dessert or a snack. Pair them with a glass of plant-based milk for a complete indulgence.

We’d love to hear your thoughts!

– How did your dish turn out?

– Did you make any modifications?

– What did you serve it with?

– Any other tips or suggestions?

Comments:

**Chocoholic:** These brownies are amazing! The cayenne gives a wonderful kick and the texture is perfect.

**SweetTooth:** So fudgy and delicious! I added a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking and it elevated the flavors even more.

**Enjoy your Spicy Black Bean Chocolate Brownies and savor the unique blend of flavors and textures!**