You need these in your life NOW.
No need to ask questions. Simply read, bake, eat and thank me later.
It’s chewy… it’s chocolatey… it’s a no-BRAINER!
Not only are these sweet treats going to delight your taste buds, but you can also enjoy them guilt-free because they are LOADED with fiber, protein, iron, and magnesium!
Black Bean Brownie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- ½ cup cacao powder
- 4 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ¾ cup raw honey
- 2 tsp stevia
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup gluten-free flour
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup water
- Optional: add your favorite raw nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a blender, combine and blend all ingredients together.
- Use coconut oil to grease an 8×8 pan.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Cut to share (or don’t and save the whole pan for yourself… shhhh I won’t tell on ya!).
Health Benefits
1. Black Beans
- High protein and fiber content
- Variety of phytonutrients (with antioxidant properties)
- Iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper and zinc – helps build and maintain bone structure and strength
2. Coconut Oil
- Antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal properties
- Incredible source of medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs)
- Has antioxidant properties and it helps in the absorption of other minerals
- Lauric acid content increases your immunity and helps fight viruses and disease
3. Raw Honey
- Blend of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, phytonutrients
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- Iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and selenium
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- The nutraceuticals contained in honey help neutralize the damaging free radical activity
- Counters pollen allergies
- Promotes the growth of good bacteria in the intestine
Keep Reading: Top 6 Must-Know Benefits of Raw Honey
4. Eggs
- Good source of high-quality protein
- The whites are rich sources of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron, and copper
- The yolks are a source of cholesterol, fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K and lecithin
A sweet treat that also packs a nutritious punch? SIGN ME UP!
SHARE this healthy treat with the chocolate lovers in your life – you are guaranteed to earn “brownie points!”
By Lindsay Sibson
Article originally published on Fitlife.tv republished with permission,
