Bella Fit Brownies

A diva-licious low-fat and naturally gluten-free fudgy brownie made with black beans and avocado.

Unbelievably delicious!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can of black beans (15 oz.), rinsed and drained

• 1 large egg

• 2 large egg whites

• 1/2 of a large extra ripe avocado

• 1 tsp coconut or olive oil

• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (important to use a VERY good quality powder!)

• 1/4 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar

• 1/3 cup chocolate chips of choice, plus 2 Tbsp for topping
  

instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Grease an 8x8 baking pan.

3. Place all ingredients, besides chocolate chips, into a blender or food processor.

4. Process or puree until ingredients form a smooth batter. *If the batter is way too thick and won't process, add in a teaspoon or two of water. However, he batter still needs to be very thick to produce fudgy brownies.*

5. Add in 1/3 cup chocolate chips and fold into batter.

6. Pour batter into prepared pan, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of remaining chocolate chips.

7. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out somewhat clean and the top of the brownies begin to crack.

8. Cool pan completely on wire rack then cut into 12 delicious squares.

   *You can also add nuts or swirl peanut butter into the batter with the chocolate chips.

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