Bean Brownie
Serves: 12
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15-18 minutes
½ serves per portion
Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens team
Ingredients:
- 400g can black beans, drained
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of ½ orange OR 1 tablespoon espresso coffee
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- Natural yoghurt, to serve (optional)
- 1 cup seasonal fruit, to serve (optional)
Method:
- PREHEAT oven to 170°C. Line a small slice tin with baking paper.
- COMBINE all ingredients except chocolate chips, yoghurt and fruit in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- SPOON batter into lined slice tin and sprinkle chocolate chips over the top.
- BAKE in oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
- SERVE with a dollop of yoghurt and your choice of seasonal fruit on the side (optional).
What's Great About It:
Who knew chocolate brownies could be made healthier? The added beans (yes, beans!) count towards getting more vegetables into your day. Enjoy this health-a-sized treat.