Healthy Raspberry Protein Brownies

Ingredients

• 30 ounce black beans drained and rinsed low-sodium canned
• 1 cup dates pitted
• 1 cup all-fruit raspberry jam 
• 0.3 teaspoon sea salt 
• 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract pure
• 0.3 cup pastry flour whole-wheat

Equipment

• food processor
• frying pan
• oven
• baking pan
• spatula

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
2. Combine the black beans, dates, jam, and vanilla in a food processor and process until smooth.
3. Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt and process again.
4. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until the top looks set.
6. Remove from the oven and cool completely, then cut into 16 squares. The brownies will keep, refrigerated in a covered container, for up to 1 week.