You may be wondering why there's a picture of pumpkins within this post. But what if I told you they were one of the secret ingredients in my favorite healthy brownie recipe? Check this out! Your family and friends will thank you (if you don't eat the whole pan first)!
Recipe and Nutritional Info Courtesy of Jennifer Debth at ShowMeTheYummy.com
One of my favorite things about these brownies is the lack of guilt you feel after indulging! These brownies are packed full of nutritional value- see for yourself!
Black Beans – full of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They may help lower cholesterol, decrease the risk of diabetes, and support heart health.
Pumpkin – packed with fiber, beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, and folate, which helps strengthen your immune system.
Coconut Oil – a healthy fat with numerous health benefits. Check out https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coconut-oil#TOC_TITLE_HDR_9 for evidence-based health benefits of coconut oil.
Maple Syrup – a refined sugar free, natural sweetener that’s loaded with minerals.
Oats – a whole grain that’s naturally gluten free. They’re a great source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, may help lower blood sugar levels, and may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Dark Chocolate – rich in antioxidants and minerals, and contains less sugar than other varieties of chocolate.
One LARGE brownie has about 240 calories, 10 grams of fat, 34 grams of carbs, 7 grams of fiber, and 7 grams of protein!
Here's the recipe!
1 (15 oz) can black beans rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
3 tablespoons coconut oil melted and cooled slightly
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup maple syrup room temperature
1/2 cup old fashioned oatscertified gluten free, if necessary
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cups dark chocolate chips + handful more for topping, use a vegan variety if necessary
Maldon sea salt optional for topping Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8x8 inch non-stick square baking pan with cooking spray.
Place black beans, vinegar, pumpkin, coconut oil, vanilla, maple syrup, oats, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt into a food processor.
Process until very smooth, then stir in chocolate chips.
Pour batter into prepared baking pan, top with more chocolate chips, then bake for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven, sprinkle with optional Maldon sea salt, then let cool in the pan for 20 minutes.
References
Debth, J. (2021, January 29). About Us. Show Me the Yummy. Retrieved from https://showmetheyummy.com/about-us/
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