NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

0.5 cup canned black beans

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

1 large egg

0.25 cup liquid egg whites

2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

0.5 tbsp creamy almond butter

0.5 tbsp pure maple syrup

0.5 tsp baking powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp vanilla extract

0.5 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a small 6x6-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

• 2

  Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.

• 3

  In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the black beans, egg, egg whites, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

• 4

  Process the mixture until completely smooth and no bean fragments remain.

• 5

  Add the chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt to the blender, pulsing until just combined.

• 6

  Fold in the mini dark chocolate chips by hand using a spatula.

• 7

  Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with your spatula.

• 8

  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.

• 9

  Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing to ensure they set into a fudgy texture.