Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 14 ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar (any kind)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • ¾ cups coconut or light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder
  • ⅕ cup chocolate hazelnut spread (aka Nutella)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 9″ x 9″ baking pan.
  • Put the black beans, eggs, oil, vinegar, and vanilla in the blender. Mash the beans a little with a spoon or spatula. Then blend until mixture is smooth.
  • Add the cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and coffee. Blend just until smooth. DO NOT OVERMIX!
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Drop the chocolate hazelnut spread by tablespoonful around the batter and swirl with a knife.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until brownies are set up and a toothpick tests clean. Allow brownies to cool 15 minutes before cutting into them.