Black Bean Brownies

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (4 oz)
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped up
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee, crystal
• 1 cup drained black beans, from a can -rinsed
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup agave nectar

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 325 degrees f. line an 8 or 9 inch square metal pan with parchment paper or release foil or regular foil sprayed with cooking spray.
• 2 melt the butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe mixing bowl. add the coffee crystals to the melted chocolate and stir well; set aside.
• 3 process everything in a food processor except the walnuts. when mixture is smooth, add walnuts and pulse a few times to mix inches.
• 4 pour batter into the pan. bake for 33-40 minutes or until the brownies are set. let cool in the pan completely before cutting into squares. (they will be soft until refrigerated.).
• 5 makes 24 (2-inch) brownies.