Thu Oct 9, 2014, 05:08 PM
Star Member LeftofObama (4,008 posts)
I finally made some black bean brownies today.
I've been meaning to try them for quite a while and I finally got around to it today. These are every bit as rich and gooey as brownies should be. I think you'll really like them.
http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/09/06/no-flour-black-bean-brownies/
Here's the recipe if you don't want to click on the link...
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups black beans (1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed very well) (250g after draining)
2 tbsp cocoa powder (10g)
1/2 cup quick oats (40g) (See nutrition link below for substitutions)
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup pure maple syrup or agave (or honey, but not for strict vegans.) (75g)
pinch uncut stevia OR 2 tbsp sugar (or omit and increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil (40g) (See nutrition link for substitution notes)
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup to 2/3 cup chocolate chips (115-140g) (Not optional. Omit at your own risk.)
optional: more chips, for presentation
Instructions
Black Bean Brownies Recipe: Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all ingredients except chips in a good food processor, and blend until completely smooth. Really blend well. (A blender can work if you absolutely must, but the texture—and even the taste—will be much better in a food processor.) Stir in the chips, then pour into a greased 8x8 pan. Optional: sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top. Cook the black bean brownies 15-18 minutes, then let cool at least 10 minutes before trying to cut. Makes 9-12 brownies.
After getting over the complete stupidity of putting beans in brownies I noticed the part that I've colored red.
Honey is not vegan approved? Isn't it essentially just plant nectar that's been vomited by bees?
Personally, I like bee vomit, and I'm pretty sure I like bee vomit more than I'd like bean brownies.