Brownies > cookies, in my opinion. I’ve made lazy black bean brownies by using a box of brownie mix, subbing the eggs and oil with a pureed can of black beans, but today is not a lazy day. I wanted to make some from scratch so that I can control the ingredients. Unsweetened cocoa powder is VERY bitter. I always use a heavy hand when measuring cocoa powder, and I never learn from it. The powdered sugar is necessary, encouraged, and not optional.

I N G R E D I E N T S

• 1 15 oz. can of black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon almond milk
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

D I R E C T I O N S

1. Blend all ingredients (minus chocolate chips) in a food processor or blender until combined.
2. Fold in the majority of the chocolate chips into the brownie batter.
3. Spread the batter into a greased 9×9 inch pan, lined with parchment. Add the remaining chocolate chips to the surface of the batter.
4. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes and cool before cutting.