Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

Makes 12 brownies

• 1 ½ cups of sugar-free dark chocolate chips (ie. Lily’s Premium Baking Chips)

• 1 (15.5oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

• ¼ cup raw cacao powder

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

• 1 teaspoon organic, instant coffee (optional)

• 1 tablespoon powdered stevia (ie. Stevita)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine all ingredients in a strong blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

3. Line an 8x8 glass baking dish with parchment paper.

4. Pour batter into glass baking dish and spread with a spatula.

5. Bake for 30 minutes or until firm.

6. Cool before cutting into squares.