This week I tried a new recipe. Turned out DELICIOUS and I decided to share…

Black Bean (Mint) Brownies

• 1 15oz. can of UNSEASONED black beans – drained and rinsed
• 4 eggs (extra large)
• 1 cup Sugar (I used xylitol)
• 3 1/2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder (I used Hershey’s Special Dark)
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 2 tbsp. oil or butter
• 1 Tbs Vanilla
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 cup ricotta or cream cheese
• Chopped nuts – optional (I used walnuts)
• 4 – 5 drops Peppermint Essential oil (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients but nuts in a food processor or blender- blend very, very well. If you want them even more chocolaty, you could toss in some chocolate chips with the nuts at this point.

Pour into an 8×8 baking pan sprayed with cooking spray or oiled with canola or olive oil. Bake for 30-40 minutes. (til toothpick pulls out clean).

Who knew black beans could taste so moist and chocolaty!
I recommend these highly if you’re trying to go gluten free for cut down on carbs.

By the way… Black Bean Brownies do not cause gas. Because the black beans are pureed, the fiber is broken down before you eat them. Yeah!

Try them and let me know what you think.