Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients:

• 420g of black beans, rinsed
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tap vanilla essence
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2/3 cup brown sugar or honey
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Pinch salt
• 1/2 tsp instant coffee
• 60g dark chocolate chips

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Puree black beans in food processor into a rough paste.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the bean puree, eggs, oil, and vanilla.

3. In a separate bowl, combine cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, salt, choc chips and coffee (if using). Add the dry ingredients to the wets. Mix until just combined.

4. Grease an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan, then line with baking paper. Pour in batter and bake for 20-25 minutes. Allow brownies to cool before cutting.