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Black Bean Espresso Vegan Brownies on a plate

Black Bean Espresso Vegan Brownies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350F; parchment-line 8x8 pan.
  2. Blend black beans, cocoa, sugar, coconut oil, espresso powder, and vanilla completely smooth.
  3. Stir in most chocolate chips; pour batter into pan.
  4. Scatter remaining chips on top; smooth surface.
  5. Bake 25 to 28 minutes until edges set and center is just firm.
  6. Cool completely; chill 30 minutes for neat slices.

Notes

Blend the beans very smooth so there's no grainy texture.