Outrageous Brownies
These Outrageous Brownies are rich, fudgy, and made with wholesome ingredients like black beans, dates, and oats. They’re naturally sweetened, low-fat, and so delicious that no one will believe they’re vegan. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings guilt-free!
Servings: 16
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 15-ounce can salt-free black beans (rinsed and drained) or 1½ cups cooked black beans
- 1½ cups Date Paste
- ¾ cup unsweetened plant milk
- 1 tsp vanilla bean powder
- 1 tsp aluminum- and sodium-free baking powder
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp aluminum-and-sodium-free baking soda
- ¾ cup gluten-free rolled oats or oat flour
- 1 cup unsweetened or date-sweetened dairy-free chocolate chips optional
- ½ cup finely chopped raw, unsalted pistachios optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Place beans, Date Paste, and plant milk in a food processor fitted with the “S” blade and process until smooth.
- Add the vanilla bean powder, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa powder and process again.
- Add the oats and process very briefly, just until combined.
- Pour the batter into a 10-inch square silicone baking pan. Sprinkle with nuts and/or chocolate chips, if using, and gently press the
- toppings down with the palm of your hand.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until middle does not jiggle and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool before cutting. I prefer to serve these chilled with a nice cold glass of homemade Vanilla Almond Mylk.