These brownies are fudgy deliciousness without all the negative health aspects of a regular brownie. This recipe uses dates instead of sugar, almond butter and apple sauce instead of butter, and oat flour instead of regular flour. AND the black beans add much needed fiber. Taste is not sacrificed with these healthy substitutions-these are addicting!
Makes about 16 brownies
Ingredients
Wet
1/2 cup left over coffee (or store-bought cold brew)
1/4 cup apple sauce
1 cup Medjool dates (8-9 dates), soaked and drained*
1 can salt free black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup almond butter (sub cashew or peanut butter)
The Rest
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup oat flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
Optional: 1/2-1 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup Lily's chocolate chips, plus 1/4-1/3 cup for top
*If you like a sweeter brownie, add 1-2 tbsp maple syrup to the batter. I find these sweet enough, but my kids like them a little sweeter.
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line an 8 x 8 cake pan with parchment paper.
Soak the dates in hot water for 15 minutes and drain before using.
Blend the wet ingredients in a Vitamix or high powered food processor until smooth.
Add the cocoa powder and blend again.
Mix together the oat flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and add the mixture to blender. Pulse until combined, making sure not to over mix.
Fold in 1/3 cup chocolate chips and spread the batter into the parchment lined 8 x 8 pan. Place 1/4-1/3 cup chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes and then cool on a wire rack. Cut into small squares and store leftovers in fridge (they are delicious cold). These freeze well too.
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