Healthy Vegan Black Bean Brownies Recipe

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower in calories, while honey is often less expensive.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is healthier, while sunflower seed butter is often cheaper for nut-free diets.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate has less sugar, while cocoa nibs are less expensive.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans are healthier, while sunflower seeds are a budget-friendly option.

Open a 15 oz can of black beans, strain them, and rinse them off.

Make a flax egg by adding 2 tablespoons of flax seed and 5 tablespoons of water in a food processor, then let it sit for 2-3 minutes.

Melt 3 tablespoons of coconut oil in the microwave for 10-15 seconds until liquid.

In the food processor, combine the melted coconut oil with the flax egg.

Add 3/4 cup of cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder to the dry ingredients.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the dry ingredients.

Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the dry ingredients.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients in the food processor and blend until the consistency is a little runnier than frosting, adding a tablespoon of water if too thick.

Spray a muffin tin with Pam spray and distribute the brownie mix evenly into each hole.

Top the brownies with crushed walnuts for added flavor and crunch.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the brownies for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness.

Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before removing them.

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