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Now, don’t you all go rolling your eyes at me.
I used to be a teacher and I still have eyes in the back of my head.
I can see you.
Before you make all those gaggy sounds and scrunch up your face (you know who I’m talking to!), I implore you to TRY these very tasty and UBER healthy brownies.
Well, not all that healthy ‘cos of the sugar and chocy chips, but cocoa beans grow on a tree, so that makes them a plant — therefore sort of a veggie or a fruit. So, healthy, right?
Don’t be all judge-y and shake your head.
TRY them for me, OK?
Black Bean + Beet Brownies
- 1 can or 3/4 cup cooked black beans (unsalted or rinse well)
- 2 tablespoons – 1/4 cup unsalted cooked beets or finely shredded raw beets (Yes, BEETS!)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, or olive oil(I always use a bit less)
- 2 eggs *see below for vegan substitution*
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup sugar ( I’ve tried brown sugar and I’ve tried agave, not sure what’s better, kind of a personal taste thing)
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso or leftover cold coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, divided
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Top with Best Baking Hack Ever frosting (click for recipe)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 9-inch square baking pan. In a blender or food processor, puree the beans and beets with the oil. Add the eggs, cocoa, sugar, coffee, and vanilla. Melt half the chocolate chips and add to the blender. Blend on medium-high until smooth. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the blender and pulse until just incorporated. Stir in the remaining chocolate. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake until the surface looks somewhat matte around the edges and still a bit shiny in the middle, about 20 minutes. Let cool at least fifteen minutes before eating. My family thinks they taste better the longer they sit in order for any “beany” texture to dissipate.
Wanna go vegan?
- 1 Tbsp. Chia Seeds
- 3 Tbsp. Water
With food processor, spice grinder, or old school mortar and pestle, grind the chia seeds into a meal. Mix the water and ground chia seed meal in a small bowl. Allow to sit for 5 minutes or so, or until it takes on a gloppy texture similar to raw egg yolk.
Thanks for the vegan option 🙂
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I’ve forwarded this to my baking niece in Canada. I wish I lived closer to her. My hips say “No you don’t”.
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But they are HEALTHY! Beets are so good for you and black beans are full of protein, RIGHT???
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Right! 🙂
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I like all of these things individually. Not sure about together, but I passed this along to the baker.
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TRUST me, I make them all the time!
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Does sound like an interesting combination.
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I hope you try it and let me know!
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Wowie Zowie, healthy yum! ❤
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yummmmm
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Yum is right!!! Nice to hear from you, hope all is well!
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You saw my scrunchy face from SoCal?! You ARE good! 🙂
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Girl, you are FUNNY! I swear, if you try it and serve it to your family, they will never know. And I’ll send you a present, PROMISE.
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I’ve had cupcakes baked with beets and she even colored the hot pink frosting with them and they were amazing. I can’t wait to try this recipe and thanks for thinking of those of us on a vegan diet! Pinning.
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Thank you for your comment and thank you for pinning! Am especially grateful you reminded me about coloring frosting with beet juice. I totally forgot about that tip and it makes such a lovely color too. Yay for vegans!!
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I used to make a chocolate cake with apple sauce instead of oil, but your black bean and beet brownies sound way more healthy than that. They look good, too.
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In my opinion, there’s not much you can do to chocolate that won’t taste good lol
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Nope.
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HAHAHAHA. You would not even know the difference. Trust me.
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You lost me when you said “beets.” Nope.
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I swear, I’m going to make two batches and make you take a blind taste test and you will not be able to tell that one is loaded with beets and beans. Chocolate masks ALL.
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I can dislike it after the fact, and you can’t stop me……….LOL
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I just remembered that Sergio and Mike(PlantPlay) and I were thinking about selling my baked goods there, That was a few years ago, but then we just never pursued it any further. I bet the Black Bean and Beet Brownies would be top sellers.
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Not if you told anyone what was in it. Give it a name like BFour and it will sell.
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