Cheesecake Black Bean Brownies

February 03, 2014

Super fudgy, brownie, and black beans all apply to this recipe! Healthy and indulgent, topped with a light egg-free cheesecake.

•1½ cups black beans (equivalent to a 15 oz can, rinse VERY well)
•2 tbsp cocoa powder
•½ cup quick oats
•¼ tsp salt
•? cup pure maple syrup, agave, or honey
•2 tbsp. sugar or additional maple/agave/honey
•¼ cup vegetable oil
•2 tsp pure vanilla extract
•½ tsp baking powder
•½ cup chocolate chips (type of chip will determine brownie flavor, see note)
•8 oz low fat or vegan cream cheese
•5 tbsp. powdered sugar
•2 drops vanilla extract
•zest of half of a lemon

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spritz a 9?x9? pan with nonstick spray or line a cupcake tin with liners spritzed lightly with nonstick spray. 2.In a food processor or high powered blender (like a Ninja or...
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Nutritions

Calories
329

Sodium
88mg
3% DV

Fat
9g
15% DV

Protein
7g
14% DV

Carbs
56g
19% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV