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BUTTER BEAN BROWNIES

I know a lot of people are always talking about black bean brownies and I don’t quite get it. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve found some recipes that are really good but why not make bean brownies with beans that are more buttery? Well, I tried it and I love them so I decided to share it with you!

This recipe is a good transitional recipe to get healthier treats into your life. Yes, a sugar is a sugar but there are WAY more nutrients in maple syrup than your conventional white sugar. These minerals play essential roles in your body, including cell formation, immune support, strengthening teeth & bones, regulating muscle contractions and balancing fluids. Good healthy habits are more sustainable when you make one small change at a time. You can be healthy and eat dessert too.

These are borlotti beans, also known as cranberry beans. They are in the “butter bean” family meaning they are rich and buttery in texture like cannellini, pinto or great northerns. Beans are great as a flour alternative for baking or to thicken sauces. They are rich in protein, fiber and nutrients such as folate, potassium, and B vitamins.

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BUTTER BEAN BROWNIES

BUTTER BEAN BROWNIES

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Ingredients

~ 1 ¾ cup Borlotti beans (about 1 425g can/jar)
~ 3 Eggs*
~ 1/3 cup coconut oil**
~ ¼ cup raw cacao
~ ½ cup chocolate chips
~ 1 tsp vanilla extract
~ ¼ cup maple syrup
~ pinch of sea salt

Instructions

~ Preheat oven to 350F.

~ In a food processor, blend the beans a little first before adding all the ingredients. You don’t want to over beat the egg (or chia egg) as it can make the brownies tough in texture.

~ Once beans are slightly smooth, add the remaining ingredients except the chocolate chips and mix again until smooth.

~ Pulse or stir in the chocolate chips. Pour mixture into pre-greased pan and put it in the oven for about 30-35min.

Notes

To save time on the beans, I like to buy them in glass jars without additives- or BPA free lined cans. Another great option is to make a large batch pre-soaked & cooked beans and keep them in the freezer. Scoop out what you need the night before or blanch in hot water when you need them. * If you want to make it vegan, try with a chia or flax egg, 1:1 so 3 eggs substituted for 3 vegan eggs. ** If you don’t have a good food processor, melt the coconut oil but let it cool a bit so you don’t cook the eggs before you bake it.