WHOLESOME CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Wholesome Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 15 oz can salt-free black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 12 medjool dates, soaked for 15 minutes to soften (pits removed)
• 1 avocado
• 2 tablespoons plant-based milk
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (ACV)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips or chunks
• 2 flax seed eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water)
• 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
• In a food processor, combine the drained black beans, cocoa powder, soaked dates, avocado, plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, baking powder, and baking soda. Blend until smooth and creamy.
• Add the vegan chocolate chips and walnuts to the batter in the food processor. Pulse a few times until the chocolate chips and walnuts are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the baking dish before slicing and serving.