Everyone has a can of black beans hidden in their pantry. Most likely it’s hidden behind the can of pineapple and next to the cranberry sauce.
Black beans offer a wide range of health benefits as well as great nutrition.
Potential health benefits include: maintaining bone health, lowering blood pressure, managing diabetes, warding off heart disease, preventing cancer, aiding in digestion and weight loss.
So, add some black beans to your diet! With a little creativity, you can transform a can of black beans into a delicious dish or dessert!
Check out the link 12 Things To Do With A Can of Black Beans for more ideas and the Black Bean Brownies recipe below.
Decadent fudge-y brownies can also be fiber and protein-rich. Have your guests guess the two surprising ingredients—black beans and zucchini.
Ingredients
- 2½ Tbsp of ground chia
- 6 Tbsp water
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- ½ cup gluten-free flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup zucchini, shredded
- Topping Options: Pistachios, walnuts, pecans, Vega Maca Chocolate Bar (chopped)
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350 F and spray a muffin tin or square baking dish with coconut oil.
- Combine chia and water in a bowl. Let gel for at least 3 minutes.
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients except zucchini and optional toppings. Purée about three minutes or until smooth. Add in flour and process until just combined. Fold zucchini into batter.
- Distribute batter evenly into muffin tins or square baking dish. Add toppings if desired.
- Bake 25-35 minutes in muffin tins or 45-60 minutes for square baking dish or until top is firm and sides are starting to pull away from the sides.
- Set aside. Cut into squares once cooled.
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