Forget Betty Crocker and don’t you dare pick up those pre-packaged brownies in the grocery store! Once you’ve tried these, I promise you will never go back to processed, yuck brownies. Full of fiber, antioxidants and flavor, these brownies will win your heart over!
Gluten, dairy and refined-sugar free and vegan optional, these brownies are a tasty treat for dessert, an afternoon snack or perfect with a cup of green tea on a cool summer’s evening! The raw cacao found in this recipe is awesomely rich with antioxidants aiding in cancer prevention and a wicked source of magnesium to soothe and calm those burnt out adrenal glands- we all got ‘em!
Black Bean Brownies
Ingredients:
2 cups black beans (if you’re in a pinch you can used canned beans, opt for organic BPA free)
1/3 cup organic coconut oil
1/2 cup pure raw cacao
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2- 1 cup raw honey (you can also use maple syrup or coconut sugar)
3 eggs or egg substitute: ½ cup fresh ground flax or chia seeds
Pinch of Himalayan or Celtic sea salt or to taste
Instructions:
- I like to soak my beans overnight to begin the germination process and promote enzyme release. The germination process is what breaks down all the complex bean sugars. By breaking down the complex sugar it helps to “de-gas the beans”. All you need to do is place your dried beans in a big glass bowl and cover with water, ensuring all beans are submerged in the water. In the morning after 8-12 hours, thoroughly rinse your beans and then add them to a large cooking pot of water to boil. Boil on medium for 40-60 minutes or until medium soft.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Take an 8×8 pan or glass oven-safe dish and grease it with your coconut oil.
- Place all ingredients but the eggs (or egg substitute) into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Lightly whisk the eggs or eggs substitute in a separate bowl and then add to your mix.
- Pour your mix into the pan and bake for 30 minutes, keeping an eye on it to avoid burning. Let this cool and then cut into squares.
This recipe was contributed by Jacquie Robertson. At The Naked Label we are head-over-heels in love with Jacquie’s passion and inspiration for self-healing! Check out her site by clicking here. She’ll blow you out of the water with her scrumptious recipes and health articles.
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