Black Bean Brownies

I totally get that these sound weird.  And maybe a little gross.  But you guys...they taste good.  Like really good.  And isn't that what matters??

The texture is definitely different than your standard brownie - much fudgier.  But that's not necessarily a bad thing, just different.  Most importantly they are SO chocolaty, which is the key in my opinion.  And last but not least, they're easy!  So whip up a batch and give them a try for yourself.

Ingredients

• 1 15-oz can black beans (or 1.5 cups), rinsed and drained very well
• 2 Tbsp cocoa powder (I am obsessed with Scharffen Berger)
• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted, plus extra for greasing the pan
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup Enjoy Life chocolate chips, plus more to sprinkle on top

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place all ingredients except the chocolate chips into a food processor (supposedly a blender really can't handle it).  Process really well, until completely smooth and creamy.
3. Stir in the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
4. Grease an 8x8 baking pan with a little coconut oil.  Pour batter into pan.  Sprinkle with additionally chocolate chips, if desired.
5. Bake 17 minutes.  Let stand 10 minutes.  If they still seem gooey, leave them in the fridge for a few hours and they will firm up.