Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients

• 15 oz black beans rinsed canned
• 2 tablespoons canola oil 
• 0.3 cup apple sauce unsweetened
• 2  eggs 
• 1  egg yolk 
• 0.8 cup sugar 
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
• 1.5 tablespoons espresso powder instant
• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
• 0.5 cup walnuts chopped

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• wire rack
• baking pan
• toothpicks
• aluminum foil
• microwave

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Mix beans, oil, applesauce, eggs, egg yolk, sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder in your food processor. Pulse for 1 minute, or until smooth.
3. Place your chopped chocolate and butter in a small bowl and microwave for 1 minute, stirring halfway. Stir until the mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool for a few minutes.
4. Add chocolate/butter mixture, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor; pulse to blend.
5. Pour batter into a large bowl and stir in the flour.
6. Spread batter into a foil-lined 8x8" baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Smooth the top and sprinkle evenly with the walnuts (if using).
7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
9. Cut into squares and serve