1. Preheat oven to 350. Coat a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Place the black beans in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
3. Add the remaining ingredients (except the chocolate chips) and blend well. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips. Bake for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, process strawberries in a blender until almost smooth.
5. Beat the cold whipping cream in a metal bowl until it forms soft peaks. Add powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired sweetness. Fold in strawberry mixture and place bowl in the fridge.
6. Allow brownies to cool. Cut into squares and top with a dollop of whipped cream and extra strawberries, if desired.
Dark Chocolate Black Bean Brownies with Fresh Strawberry Whipped Cream
Serves 12
All you need:
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 tablespoons chia seeds
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Whipped cream
6 strawberries, hulled
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
All you do:
1. Preheat oven to 350. Coat a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Place the black beans in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
3. Add the remaining ingredients (except the chocolate chips) and blend well. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips. Bake for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, process strawberries in a blender until almost smooth.
5. Beat the cold whipping cream in a metal bowl until it forms soft peaks. Add powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired sweetness. Fold in strawberry mixture and place bowl in the fridge.
6. Allow brownies to cool. Cut into squares and top with a dollop of whipped cream and extra strawberries, if desired.