BLACK BEAN BROWNIES
Protein-packed Bliss:
Guilt-free Brownies
A great way to add a protein boost to a delicious chocolaty treat, that’s low in added sugar and high in fibre which helps us to stay fuller for longer and aids our digestion. Keep a close eye on them as they bake, as they can become dry if overcooked
A great way to add a protein boost to a delicious chocolaty treat, that’s low in added sugar and high in fibre which helps us to stay fuller for longer and aids our digestion. Keep a close eye on them as they bake, as they can become dry if overcooked
Prep Time
30 min
Difficulty
2
Serving Size
Makes 9
Equipment Needed
- Food processor
- Large bowl for mixing
- Whisk
- Baking parchment
- 20cm/8in square cake tin
Ingredients
- 400g Tin black beans, drained and rinsed (235g drained weight)
- 80g light vegetable oil spread
- 4 Large eggs
- 60g good-quality cocoa powder, plus 1 tsp for dusting
- 50g fine polenta
- 1 Tbsp. Vanilla extract
- 2.5 Tbsp. Maple syrup
- 1 Tbs. Instant de-caf coffee granules
- 40g Caster sugar
- 60g Dark chocolate chips
Method
Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC. Line the baking tin.
Put the black beans and vegetable spread into a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the eggs and blend again briefly, until well combined. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
Add the cocoa powder, fine polenta, vanilla extract, maple syrup, coffee granules, sugar and half of the chocolate chips. Whisk to combine evenly.
Pour the mixture into the lined tin and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the surface. Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 18–20 minutes, or until just firm to the touch.
Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely before cutting it into squares.Chef’s Tips
- Great protein rich chocolatey bake!
- The better quality of cocoa powder, the better the brownie will be.
- Cool completely in the fridge overnight, so much easier to cut.
Expert Tips
- Great protein rich chocolatey bake!
- The better quality of cocoa powder, the better the brownie will be.
- Cool completely in the fridge overnight, so much easier to cut.
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