Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, (drained and rinsed)
• 3 large eggs
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, (melted)
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon fine salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, (divided)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper, spray it with cooking spray or oil, and set aside.

2. 2

   Place all ingredients except chocolate chips in a blender and blend until smooth.

3. 3

   Pour the batter into the baking dish, then gently mix in ½ cup of the chocolate chips.

4. 4

   Top the batter with the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the middle is just set.

5. 5

   Let cool for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.