Black Bean Chocolate Brownies : Surprise Valentine's Treat

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and can provide a similar texture.

almond flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour is often less expensive and provides a similar consistency.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor with similar sweetness.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate can be healthier and chocolate chunks are often less expensive.

Melt 10-12 oz of dark chocolate in a double boiler, stirring to prevent burning.

In a blender, combine 2 cans of drained and rinsed black beans and 4 eggs. Blend until smooth.

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper, a pinch of salt, 2/3 cup agave nectar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder to the blender. Blend until well combined.

Pour the melted chocolate into the blender with the bean mixture and blend until mixed.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

Prepare muffin tins with liners.

Pour the brownie batter into the muffin tins, filling each liner.

Bake for about 15 minutes, keeping an eye on them to prevent burning.

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