Black Bean Brownies

A few weeks ago Fergie shared a recipe with me for black bean brownies, she even suggested we make them for our next woodsy adventure.  Intrigued, I started looking at different recipes online and reading all the rave reviews for the bean filled brownies.  Apparently they are the best thing since sliced bread.  I figured they would taste good but didnt really think a brownie made from beans could really be THAT good.  I was wrong, these brownies were AMAZING!!!

As a true test of these brownies I gave B one, he tried it and said 'these are the best brownies I have ever had!' his exact words...they really are THAT good!


Here is how you can have your very own:

1 1/2 cups black beans (make sure to rinse thoroughly)
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 cup quick oats
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup honey
2 tbsp sugar (or omit and increase honey to 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup crushed walnuts
1/2 cup chocolate chips

 Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all ingredients except chips in a good food processor, and blend until completely smooth. Really blend well. (A blender can work if you absolutely must, but the texture—and even the taste—will be much better in a food processor.) Stir in the chips, then pour into a greased 8×8 pan. Optional: sprinkle extra chocolate chips and walnuts over the top. Cook 20 minutes, then let cool at least 20 minutes before trying to cut. Makes 9-12 brownies.

The final recipe I decided on and followed can be found here

We packed these up and piled three of us in the rig along with the four fur babies, a whole lot of winter warmies and some veggie dogs and set out for an afternoon adventure.  Everyone agreed, poochies included, that these brownies were fantastic!

Enjoy!