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Black Bean Turtle Brownies

Black beans, cocoa, maple syrup, and date caramel bake into fudgy brownies with a nutty turtle-style topping.

$0.29per serving $
60 minstart to table
11servings

AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans
  • 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
  • 5 tbsp water
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt (optional)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup chopped raw pecans (optional)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut (optional)
  • 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup date caramel

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and line an 8-inch square pan with oil.
  2. Stir the flaxseed meal and water together, then let the mixture thicken for 5 minutes.
  3. Blend the beans, coconut oil, cocoa, salt, vanilla, coconut sugar, maple syrup, baking powder, and flax mixture until smooth.
  4. Stir in the pecans, coconut, and chocolate chips, then spread the batter in the pan.
  5. Dollop the date caramel over the batter and gently swirl it with a knife.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, then cool the brownies in the pan for at least 15 minutes.

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