Black Bean Brownies (Gluten Free)

These are flourless brownies made with pureed black beans! You won't believe it! You can substitute spices for the vanilla. I used about 1 tsp. Penzey's Apple Pie Spice and it was terrific.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 16 brownies

Ingredients

• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 3  eggs
• 3  tablespoons  oil
• 4  tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 3⁄4 cup sugar

Directions

1. Mix ingredients together in a blender/food processor until pureed.
2. Pour into a greased 8x8 cake pan.
3. Stir in some chocolate chips and nuts, or leave plain.
4. Bake at 350 F for approximately 30 minutes.
5. Let cool completely before cutting.