Black Bean Brownies

This Easter we had someone attending brunch who can't have gluten and wanted them to have a dessert item too.  I had heard of this recipe of gluten free brownies made with black beans.  I decided to tweek a recipe I found, and give them a go.  They were amazing!!  This is also good news for picky eaters like my son who will not eat meat.  Really, give them a try...they are really good.

Black Bean Brownies

1 can black beans
3 eggs
3 tbs oil
1/4 cup cocoa
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp instant instant coffee
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Rinse beans.

Place all ingredients in a blender, except chocolate chips.


Blend until smooth.

Pour into an 8 inch greased pan (I also put parchment paper on the bottom of the pan), sprinkle chocolate chips on top and bake at 350 for 30-32 min.


Note: Even though there doesn't look like there is very much batter, they will rise.


Allow to cool on a wire rack before cutting and serving.