Black Bean Brownies

I was craving something decadent and full of chocolate.  These brownies are rich and sinful tasting, while they are actually loaded with antioxidants and protein from the black beans. 

Ingredients:

¼ cup old fashioned oats

1 15 ounce can reduced sodium black beans drained and rinsed

2 large eggs

¼ cup dark chocolate cocoa powder

½ cup honey

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ cup dark chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 and spray a 8×8 dish with baking spray.
2. Add oats to food processor and pulse for 1 minute.
3. Add beans, cocoa powder, honey, applesauce, vanilla extract, and baking powder.  Pulse to mix.
4. Add the eggs and pulse to mix. 
5. Remove the blade and fold in ¼ cup dark chocolate chips.
6. Spread batter out in an even layer in the baking dish.
7. Sprinkle remaining dark chocolate chips on top.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes. 
9. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
10. Store in an airtight container.
11. Enjoy!