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The world’s healthiest brownie {vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free}


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Description

These vegan, gluten-free brownies utilize black beans, avocado, and flax to make an ultra-healthy, fudge-y treat!  You can feel good about eating these healthy brownies for dessert everyday. 


Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup quick cooking rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup cooked black beans
  • 1/2 cup mashed avocado (about 1 avocado)
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal+6 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, divided (I use Enjoy Life brand, which is dairy-free and soy-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • powdered sugar for dusting, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 9X9 inch pan and set aside.  In a small bowl, mix together the ground flaxseed meal and water and set aside to give it time to form a gel.
  2. In a food processor, process the oats until they are a crumb.  Add the beans and process until very smooth.
  3. Melt half of the chocolate chips (I do this in the microwave–30 seconds and then stir, additional 10 second increments as necessary.)
  4. Next add the avocado, cocoa powder, flaxseed mixture, vanilla extract, sugar, and melted chips to the food processor and again process until smooth.
  5. Add the salt and baking powder and pulse the processor until they are incorporated.  Stir in the remaining chocolate chips.
  6. Transfer the batter to the greased 9X9 pan and use a spatula to smooth it out and distribute it evenly.  Bake in the preheated oven 22-26 minutes, depending on your desired level of doneness.  22 minutes yields a gooey brownie, which is just how I prefer them.  Allow to cool before slicing, dust with powdered sugar if you prefer, and then store in the refrigerator.  Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 26 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 172
  • Sugar: 19.5g
  • Sodium: 117mg
  • Fat: 6.9g
  • Carbohydrates: 28.4g
  • Protein: 3.3g